Trouble Shooting Guide

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO TROUBLESHOOT, PURGE YOUR UNIT AND INITIALLY LIGHT THE PILOT AND THE MAIN BURNER WITH THE GLASS DOOR REMOVED.

SYMPTOM	PROBLEM	TEST SOLUTION

Pilot goes out when the gas knob is re- leased.

The gas valve has an interlock device which will not allow the pilot burner to be lit until the thermo- couple has cooled. Allow approximately 60 seconds for the thermocouple to cool.

System is not correctly purged.	-	purge the gas line with the glass door open.

Out of propane gas.	-	fill the tank.

Pilot flame is not large enough	-	turn up the pilot flame.

Pilot flame is not engulfing the	-	gently twist the pilot head to improve the flame pattern
thermocouple.	around the thermocouple.

Thermocouple shorting / faulty.	-	loosen and tighten thermocouple.
	-	clean thermocouple and valve connection.
	-	replace thermocouple.
	-	replace valve.

Faulty valve.	-	replace.

Pilot will not light.	No spark at pilot burner	-	check if pilot can be lit by a match
		-	check that the wire is connected to the push button ignitor.
		-	check if the push button ignitor needs tightening.
		-	replace the wire if the wire insulation is broken or frayed.
		-	replace electrode if ceramic insulator is cracked or broken.
		-	replace the push button ignitor.

	Out of propane gas	-	fill the tank.
	Spark gap is incorrect	-	spark gap should be 0.150" to 0.175" (5/32" to 11/64"
		approx.) from the electrode tip and the pilot burner. To en-
		sure proper electrode location, tighten securing nut (finger
		tight plus 1/4 turn).
	No gas at the pilot burner	-	check that the manual valve is turned on.
		-	check the pilot orifice for blockage.
		-	replace the valve.
		-	call the gas distributor.

Pilot burning; no gas	Themostat or switch is defective.	-	connect a jumper wire across the wall switch terminals; if
to main burner; gas		main burner lights, replace switch / thermostat.
knob is on 'HI'; wall	Wall switch wiring is defective.	- disconnect the switch wires & connect a jumper wire across
switch / thermostat is	Wall switch wiring is defective.	terminals 1 & 3; if the main burner lights, check the wires for
on.		defects and / or replace wires.

	Main burner orifice is plugged.	-	remove stoppage in orifice.
	Faulty valve.	-	replace.

Pilot goes out while	Gas piping is undersized.	-	turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot flame flutters,
standing; Main burner		diminishes or extinguishes, especially when main burner
is in 'OFF' position.		ignites. Monitor appliance supply working pressure.
		-	check if supply piping size is to code. Correct all under-
		sized piping.

Main burner goes out;	Pilot flame is not large enough or	-	turn up pilot flame.
pilot stays on.	not engulfing the thermopile	- replace pilot assembly.
	Thermopile shorting	- clean thermopile connection to the valve. Reconnect.
		- replace thermopile / valve.
	Remote wall switch wire is too	-	shorten wire to correct length or wire gauge.
	long; too much resistance in the
	system.

	Faulty thermostat or switch.	-	replace.

W415-0100 / D / 01.13.04

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