SV9501/SV9502/SV9601/SV9602 SMARTVALVE
TM 
SYSTEM CONTROL
69-1270—3 2
demands on the controls. Special steps are 
recommended to prevent nuisance shutdowns and control 
failures due to frequent cycling, or severe environmental 
conditions such as exposure to moisture, corrosive 
chemicals, dust, or excessive heat. Following are the 
possible causes of shutdown and the preventative 
solutions.
Frequent Cycling
These controls are designed to cycle three to four times 
each hour during the heating season. Year around 
applications and applications with more frequent cycling 
rates can wear out controls more quickly than normal 
operation. Perform monthly system checks to make sure 
the system operates properly.
Water or Steam Cleaning
Replace any electronic control that gets wet. If the 
appliance is likely to be cleaned with water or steam, 
cover the control and wiring to protect them from water or 
steam flow. Mount the control high enough above the 
cabinet bottom to avoid getting it wet during cleaning 
procedures.
High Humidity or Dripping Water
Dripping water can cause the control to fail. Never install 
an appliance where water can drip on the control. High 
humidity around the control can cause the control to 
corrode and fail. If the appliance is located in a humid 
atmosphere, make sure the air circulation around the 
control is adequate to prevent water condensing on the 
control. Check the system regularly for signs of 
condensation and corrosion.
Corrosive Chemicals
Corrosive chemicals can erode the control, eventually 
causing a failure. If chemicals are used for routine 
cleaning, make sure they do not touch the control. Where 
chemicals are suspended in air, for example, in some 
industrial or agricultural applications, protect the control 
with an enclosure.
Dust or Grease Accumulation
Heavy accumulations of dust or grease can cause the 
control to malfunction. Where dust or grease are 
problems, cover the control to limit contamination.
Heat
Excessively high (above 175°F [79°C]) temperatures can 
damage the control. Make sure the ambient temperature 
at the control does not exceed the control rating. If the 
appliance operates at very high temperatures, use 
insulation, shielding and proper air circulation as 
necessary to protect the control. The appliance 
manufacturer should provide proper insulation or 
shielding. Make sure there is proper air circulation when 
installing the appliance.
Installation
WARNING
Fire or Explosion Hazard.
Can cause severe injury, death or property 
damage.
Follow these warnings exactly as written.
1. Disconnect the power supply before wiring to 
prevent electrical shock and equipment 
damage.
2. Turn of the gas supply at the appliance service 
valve before starting installation to avoid 
dangerous accumulation of fuel gas.
3. Perform gas leak test after completing 
installation.
4. Do not bend pilot tubing at ignition system 
control or pilot burner after tightening the 
compression fitting. Bending can cause gas 
leakage at the connection.
5. Always install a sediment trap in the gas supply 
line to prevent contamination of the ignition 
system.
WARNING
Fire or Explosion Hazard.
Can cause severe injury, death or property 
damage.
Follow this warning exactly as written.
• Always change the main and pilot burner 
orifices when converting between LP and 
natural gas. Follow appliance manufacturer 
specifications and instructions.
CAUTION
Equipment Damage Hazard.
Improper device replacement will damage the 
equipment.
The SV9501, SV9502, SV9602, and SV9601 
provide direct replacement only as shown in Table 
4 or Table 5 of this manual. Use the Y8610 to 
convert standing pilot systems to electronic 
ignition systems.
CAUTION
Equipment Damage Hazard.
Can Burn Out Heat Anticipator in Thermostat.
1. Never apply a jumper across or short the 
terminals in the SV9501, SV9502, SV9602, or 
SV9601 connectors or appliance wiring 
harnesses.
2. Never short the electric fan timer (EFT) output. 
Shorting the output can damage the EFT drive 
circuitry.
IMPORTANT
These ignition system controls are shipped with 
protective seals over inlet and outlet tappings. 
Do not remove seals until ready to connect 
piping.
Follow the appliance manufacturer’s instructions if 
available. Otherwise, use these instructions as a guide.