User Instructions Part 2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  FOR OEM USE ONLY
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MANUAL OPERATION 
(Only possible, when MANUAL knob is used)
Access to the pilot burner is only required for ignition with a match.
When turning main valve knob, do not force. Knob has a slip 
clutch that clicks until the end stops are reached. This allows for 
manual  fl ame height  adjustment  as  well  as  adjustment  to  pilot 
standby position.
1. STOP! Read the safety information included before proceeding.
2.  Turn main valve knob to the 
OFF
, full clockwise   position.
3.  Turn MANUAL knob to the 
MAN
, full clockwise   position.
4.   Place ON/OFF switch (if equipped) in O (OFF position).
5.  Wait fi ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Verify that no gas 
is in  the  area around  the  appliance, including  near  the fl oor. 
If you detect gas STOP! Follow “WHAT TO DO IF YOU 
SMELL GAS” in the safety information on page 2. If no gas 
is present, proceed to step 6.
6.  Place ON/OFF switch (if equipped) in “
I
” (ON position).
7. With the MANUAL knob in 
MAN
 position a manual pilot valve 
operator and piezo ignitor (optional) are accessible.
8. Fully push down manual pilot valve operator and hold in, to 
start pilot gas fl ow (see fi gure 25).
   Ignition with match:
   Immediately  light  the  pilot  with  a  match,  while  continuing  to 
hold in the manual pilot valve operator for about one (1) minute 
after the pilot is lit. Release manual pilot valve operator. If pilot 
does not stay lit, wait fi ve (5) minutes and repeat.
  Ignition with piezo ignitor:
   Change the ignition cable from the receiver to the valve (see 
fi gure 25). Push in the piezo ignitor to ignite. If pilot does not 
stay lit, wait fi ve (5) minutes and repeat.
If  the  pilot  does  not  stay  lit  after  several  tries,  turn  the  gas 
control knob (main valve knob) to OFF and proceed to step 12.
Figure 25: Combination control, cover
8 Wire 
Receiver jack
Microswitch
MANUAL knob
in MAN position
Main valve knob
in OFF position
Manual pilot 
valve operator
Piezo ignitor
(optional)
ON/OFF switch
(optional) in
ON Position
Connection
piezo ignitor tab 
2.8 x 0.8 mm
9.   If applicable, replace pilot access panel before proceeding.
10. Turn MANUAL knob to the 
ON
, full counterclockwise   
position.
11.  Turn main valve knob to the full 
ON
, full counterclockwise 
 position.
12.  If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions “TO 
TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE” (below).
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Place ON/OFF switch (if equipped) in 
O (OFF position).
2.  If gas control is accessible turn main valve knob to the OFF full 
clockwise 
 position.
3. Replace appliance access cover (if applicable).
AUTOMATIC TURN DOWN
3 Hour No Communication Function
▪ The valve will turn to  pilot  fl ame if there is  no communication 
between handset and receiver for a 3 hour period. The fi re will 
continue to function normally when communication is restored. 
Receiver Overheating
(only if module is connected)
▪ Valve turns to  pilot  fl ame if  the  temperature in the receiver  is 
higher  than  140 °F  (60 °C).  The  main burner  turns back ON 
(manually or in thermostatic mode) only when the temperature 
is below 140 °F (60 °C).
1 Hour Turn Down for Special Receiver 
(bedroom fi replaces only)
▪ The valve will turn to pilot fl ame if there is no change in fl ame 
height over a 1 hour period.
AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF
Countdown Timer
▪   At end of countdown time period, the fi re turns OFF. The Count-
downTimer only works in Manual, Thermostatic, and Random 
modes. Maximum countdown time is 9 hours.
Low Battery Receiver
▪ With low battery power in the receiver the system shuts off the 
fi re completely. This will not happen if the power supply is inter-
rupted.
Five Day Shut Off 
(CSA version)
▪ The system shuts off the fi re completely if there is no change in 
fl ame height for 5 days.
2
nd 
Thermocouple Shut Off
▪ 2
nd
 thermocouple Option: The system shuts OFF the fi re if the 
main burner does not completely ignite approximately 20 sec-
onds after ignition or after pushing 
 button.
NOTE:  Before the next ignition there is a 2 minute waiting period.
Exclusive Distributor North America for Mertik Maxitrol
Maxitrol Company, Inc.
23555 Telegraph Rd., PO Box 2230, 
Southfield, MI 48037-2230, USA
Tel: +1 248-356-1400, Fax: +1 248-356-0829
www.maxitrol.com
Mertik Maxitrol GmbH & Co. KG
Warnstedter Str. 3, 06502 Thale, Germany
Tel: + 49 3947 400-0, Fax: + 49 3947 400-200
www.mertikmaxitrol.com
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