GV60 Remote Electronic Ignition and Control System
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSPECIFICATIONS
If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

Gas combination control according to CSA or CE approval(see label).
Fuels: CSA: Suitable for use with natural, manufactured,mixed and propane (LP) gases and LP gas-air
mixtures.
CE: Suitable for use with gases of EN 437 gas
family 1, 2, 3.

A. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around theappliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to thefloor because some gas is heavier than air and will
settle on the floor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GASAPPLICATION

Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.

e-FLAME is a battery-powered electronic remote ignitionand control system for gas appliances with pilot burners
and ODS systems.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSAUTOMATIC IGNITION

B. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
knobs. Never use tools. If a knob will not push inor turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified
service technician. Force or attempted repair may
result in a fire or explosion.

When pilot ignition is confirmed, motor turns
automatically to maximum flame height.
Follow appliance manufacturer’s instructions for gaining
accessibility to the gas control and the pilot. Whenturning main valve knob, do not force. Knob has a slipping
clutch, allowing for manual main burner(s) flame heightadjustment as well as adjustment to pilot stand byposition (see figure 1).

C. Do not use this control or any gas appliance if any
part has been under water. Immediately call aqualified service technician to inspect the control or
gas appliance to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control which has been underwater.

MAN-Knob (optional) for
Manual Ignition

D. These instructions are to be referenced as a user
guide, and do not supersede appliancemanufacturer’s lighting instructions.

Connection
Piezo Igniter,Tab 2.8 x 0.8 mm

Main Valve Knob
Microswitch

Piezo Igniter(optional)
ON/OFF Switch(optional)

Connection Pilot Gas
8 Wire Receiver Jack

Figure 1: Combination Control GV60

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUALIGNITION OPTION

1. STOP! Read the safety information included
before proceeding.

(If equipped with optional MAN-Knob)

2. Turn main valve knob to the OFF, full clockwise
position.

Follow appliance manufacturer’s instructions for gaining
access to the gas control and the pilot.

3. Place manual ON/OFF switch (if equipped) to theO (OFF position).

When turning main valve knob, do not force. Knob has aslipping clutch, allowing for manual flame heightadjustment as well as adjustment to pilot standby
position.

4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Thensmell for gas, including near the floor. If you smellgas STOP! Follow “A” in the safety information
above. If you don’t smell gas, proceed to step 5.

1. STOP! Read the safety information included before
proceeding.

5. Turn MAN-knob (if equipped) to the ON, fullcounterclockwise
position (see figure 3).
6. Place manual ON/OFF switch in

2. Turn main valve knob to the OFF, full clockwise
position.

(ON position).

3. Turn MAN-knob (if equipped) to the MAN, fullclockwise
position.

7. Simultaneously press and hold the(star) and(up arrow) buttons (if Infrared Model:(star, uparrow) and the small lower button) until a shortacoustic signal confirms the start sequence has
begun; release buttons. Continuing signals confirms
the ignition is in process. Once pilot ignition is
confirmed there is main gas flow. (see figures 4 & 5)

4. Place manual ON/OFF switch (if equipped) to theO (OFF position).
5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Thensmell for gas, including near the floor. If you smellgas STOP! Follow “A” in the safety information
above. If you don’t smell gas, proceed to step 6.

When pilot ignition is confirmed, motor turns
automatically to maximum flame height.

6. Place manual ON/OFF switch in(ON position).

7. With the MAN-knob in MAN position a manual pilot
valve operator is accessible (see figure 2).

NOTE: If the pilot does not stay lit after several tries,
turn the gas control knob (main valve knob)
to OFF and proceed to step 9.

 Fully push down manual pilot valve operator
and hold in, to start pilot gas flow.
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, repeat
steps 2 through 8.

8. Set thermostat (if equipped) to desired setting or
use remote control to adjust flame. In standby mode:press (up arrow) to increase flame height, press(down arrow) to decrease flame height or set appliance at pilot flame. For fine adjustment tap theup/down arrows.

NOTE: If the pilot does not stay lit after several tries,
turn the gas control knob (main valve knob)
to OFF and proceed to step 11.

9. If the appliance will not operate, follow theinstructions “TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE”
and call your service technician or gas supplier.

8. If applicable, per appliance manufacturer’s instructions,replace pilot access panel before proceeding.
9. Turn MAN-knob to the ON, full counterclockwise
position.

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10. Turn main valve knob to the full ON, full counterposition
clockwise

4. Turn main valve knob to the OFF full clockwise
position.

11. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions“TO TURN OFF GAS APPLIANCE” and call your service technician or gas supplier.

5.

Replace appliance accessibility cover (if applicable),
per appliance manufacturer’s instructions.

NORMAL OPERATION
A. IGNITION
Simultaneously press and hold the ___(star) and(up arrow) buttons (if Infrared Model:(star, uparrow) and the small lower button) until a short acoustic
signal confirms the start sequence has begun; releasebuttons. Continuing signals confirms the ignition is inprocess. Once pilot ignition is confirmed there is maingas flow. (see figures 4 & 5)

Connection
Piezo IgniterTab 2,8 x 0,8 mm

ON/OFF Switch(optional)
In ON Position
8 WireReceiver Jack

MAN-Knob(optional)
In MAN Position.

When pilot ignition is confirmed, motor turns
automatically to maximum flame height.
Microswitch

NOTE: If the pilot does not stay lit after several tries,
turn the gas control knob (main valve knob)
to OFF and proceed to step 3.

Main Valve Knob
In ON Position

B. ADJUSTMENT - FLAME HEIGHT
1. Set thermostat (if equipped) to desired setting or
use remote control to adjust flame. In standby mode:press (up arrow) to increase flame height, press(down arrow) to decrease flame height or set appliance at pilot flame (see figure 4). For fineadjustment tap the up/down arrows.

Figure 2: Combination Control, CoverCutout for Pilot Gas Adjustment

MAN-Knob(optional)
In Position for
Automatic Ignition.

Figure 4: Remote Handset, Standard Model
Figure 3: Combination Control, View MAN-Knob (optional)

2. If the appliance will not operate, follow theinstructions “TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE”
and call your service technician or gas supplier.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Press OFF button on remote (if available).
2. Follow appliance manufacturer’s instructions for
gaining accessibility to the gas control.
3. Place manual ON/OFF switch in O (off position).

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C. ADJUSTMENT - FLAME HEIGHTINFRARED MODEL

GENERAL NOTES
A code is preset for all Mertik Maxitrol electronics, but
can be changed if required. If you wish to change thecode, complete the following:

To increase flame height press simultaneously ___(star, up arrow) and the small lower button. There is aseparate button left for switching off (see figure 5).

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Change DIP switch position (see figure 6).

Figure 6: DIP Switch in Remote Handset
Battery Compartment

Figure 5: Remote Handset, Infrared Model2.

NOTE: (Thermostatic Models) To save battery power,
press(down arrow) to turn main gas topilot gas. Press OFF button to shut off thedevice including pilot flame. The device canbe shut off with the ON/OFF switch, thus disabling the remote handset.

Press and hold the receiver’s reset button until you
hear two (2) acoustic signals. After the second longer
acoustic signal, release the reset button and within
the subsequent 20 seconds, press the(downarrow) on the remote handset until you hear an additional long acoustic signal confirming the new code
is set (see figure 7).

BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Battery replacement is recommended at the beginningof each heating season. Batteries need to be changed
when an acoustic error message is heard. Do not use
metallic tooling. Metallic tooling could cause a shortthat may render the receiver inoperable.

ResetFigure 7: Receiver with Reset button

Receiver: ...................... 4 x 1.5V “AA”
(quality alkaline recommended)

Location of Receiver
When the RF-receiver is placed in the appliance, thesurrounding metal can reduce reception considerably.
The position of the antenna on the receiver alsoinfluences reception. The antenna must not come incontact or cross the ignition wire.

Remote Handset: ......... 1 x 9V
(quality alkaline recommended)
An AC Mains Adapter may be used instead of batteries(only the Mertik Maxitrol or an approved AC Mains
Adapter can be used).

Automatic Pilot Mode with Thermostat Remote

NOTE: During a power outage the AC Mains Adapter
must be unplugged from the receiver to operate in the battery mode.

If there is no transmission from the handset to thereceiver within a 6 hour time period, the appliance will
go to standby (pilot) mode.

Maxitrol Company
23555 Telegraph Rd., Southfield, MI 48037

www.mertikmaxitrol.com
Copyright © 2005 Maxitrol
Company All Rights Reserved

GV60-OI-EN-04.2006

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