Vanguard Heating VSGF-28NTE, VSGF-28PTE Troubleshooting, Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy

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TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.

CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit.

Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

When ignitor button is pressed,

1. Ignitor electrode not con-

1.

Reconnect ignitor cable

there is no spark at ODS/pilot

 

nected to ignitor cable

2.

Tighten nut holding piezo

 

2.

Piezo ignitor nut is loose

 

 

 

 

ignitor to base panel of log

 

 

 

 

set. Nut is located behind base

 

 

 

 

panel

 

3.

Ignitor cable pinched or wet

3.

Free ignitor cable if pinched

 

 

 

 

by any metal or tubing. Keep

 

 

 

 

ignitor cable dry

 

4.

Broken ignitor cable

4.

Replace ignitor cable

 

5.

Bad piezo ignitor

5.

Replace piezo ignitor

 

6.

Ignitor electrode broken

6.

Replace pilot assembly

 

7.

Ignitor electrode positioned

7.

Replace pilot assembly

 

 

wrong

 

 

When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition

1.Gas supply turned off or equip- ment shutoff valve closed

2.Control knob not in PILOT position

3.Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position

4.Air in gas lines when in- stalled

5.Depleted gas supply (propane/ LP only)

6.ODS/pilot is clogged

7.Gas regulator setting is not correct

1.Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve

2.Turn control knob to PILOT position

3.Press in control knob while in PILOT position

4.Continue holding down con- trol knob. Repeat igniting op- eration until air is removed

5.Contact local propane/LP gas company

6.Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 20) or replace ODS/pilot assembly

7.Replace gas regulator

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