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| 10. Troubleshooting |
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Bottom auger does not start. | 1. | Check that the bottom auger circuit breaker is ON. |
| 2. | If the lighted switch does not light, the output power to the |
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| contactor is missing. Check connections, and whether the bulb |
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| is burned out. |
| 3. | Check that the unload switch is ON (1 Speed or 2 Speed). |
| 4. | Verify closing of bottom auger contactor; check voltage on load |
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| side of contactor. |
| 5. | If using the moisture control, check for proper setting, or |
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| defective operation of the control. |
| 6. | Check for any loose wire connections in unload auger and |
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| moisture control thermostat circuits. |
Grain not moving through columns. | 1. Check the dryer for fine material buildup inside the columns. | |
| 2. | Avoid leaving the dryer columns full for long periods at a time |
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| 3. Empty the dryer. Keep the dryer clean. Do not allow fine material | |
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| to gather in the plenum chamber. |
| 4. | It may be necessary to open the strike off plates in the affected |
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| columns in half inch intervals. |
Uneven | 1. Check plenum thermostat temperature setting. Some varieties of | |
others are under dried. |
| grain are more sensitive to higher operating temperatures. It |
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| may be necessary to lower the plenum operating temperature to |
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| accommodate this. |
Uneven heat exiting from dryer columns. | 2. | Check for proper burner alignment (side to side). Vibration |
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| during shipment may have caused misalignment. |
Burner does not fire with fan operating. | 1. | Burner switch must be ON. |
| 2. | Check for power to ignition board. |
Heater light and gas solenoids go ON and OFF | 1. | The blinking light indicates the flame sensor is not |
erratically. The light blinks ON and OFF while the |
| detecting flame. |
solenoids “chatter”. | 2. | The “chattering” solenoids are caused by the loss of flame |
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| detection and the thermostat, and Fenwal Ignition Board trying |
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| to reestablish a flame. Check for loose wires on flame sensor; |
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| replace or repair wires or sensor. |
Burner does not fire. No gas pressure with fan | 1. Check gas supply. Also, check gas filter and gas line for possible | |
operating at least 15 seconds (gas supply or fan |
| obstruction or closed valves. Refill tank; replace or repair parts, |
heater malfunction). |
| as required. |
| 2. | Inspect gas solenoid valves (including liquid valve on LP units) |
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| for defective coils or improper wiring. Replace valve or coil if |
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| valve will not open with proper voltage applied (115 volts). |
| 3. | Check for proper voltage. 115 volts across L1 and L2 incoming |
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| voltage to the Fenwal Ignition Board and 115 volts outgoing |
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| across V1 and V2 to the solenoids. |
Burner does not fire but gauge shows gas pressure. | 1. | Fenwal Ignition Board: Check board for spark by removing |
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| ignition wire from board, and holding an insulated screwdriver |
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| against the output terminal and 1/4" away from the control box |
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| casing. There should be a strong spark. Check board wire |
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| connections. Replace the Fenwal Board, if necessary. |
| 2. Ignitor: Check that the ignitor is properly gapped to 1/8" and that | |
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| it has a strong spark. Inspect the porcelain and electrodes for |
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| damage or cracking. Replace or clean if necessary. |
Burner maintains desired drying | 1. | Make sure the low flow control valve is not completely closed. |
cycles from |
| Valve must be adjusted open to provide the proper |
| pressure listed in this manual. | |
| 2. | Check |
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