Louisville Tin and Stove BBT103 Trouble Shooting Chart, Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Flame too large

1. Defective operator section of valve.

1. Replace valve.

 

2.

Burner orifice too large.

2. Check with local gas company for proper

 

 

 

 

orifice size and replace.

 

3.

If installed above 2,000 ft.

3. See burne orifice section, Page 12.

Yellow burner flame

1. Clogged burner ports.

1.

Remove burners and check for

 

 

 

 

obstructions in throats, ports, and

 

 

 

 

orifices. Clean - but do not enlarge ports

 

 

 

 

or orifices.

 

2.

Obstruction around vent cap.

2.

Make sure area around vent cap is clear,

 

 

 

 

be sure vent system is sealed.

Gas odor

1. Gas leak.

1.

See Page 1.

Delayed Ignition

1. Low gas pressure.

1.

Check gas supply pressure.

 

2.

Igniter not properly located.

2.

Check ignitor location and correct if

 

 

 

 

necessary.

Failure to ignite

1. Main gas off.

1.

Open all manual gas valves.

 

2.

Thermostat not set high enough to call

2.

Set thermostat to higher temperature.

 

 

for heat.

 

 

 

3.

Clogged burner orifice.

3. Clean burner orifice (do not enlarge).

 

4.

Incorrect wiring.

4.

Check wiring diagram.

 

5.

Defective valve.

5.

Replace valve.

 

6.

No power to unit.

6.

Check power supply.

 

7.

Defective pressure switch.

7.

Replace pressure switch.

Burner won’t turn off

1. Defective or damaged thermostat wire,

1.

Cean be checked by removing wire from

 

 

or thermostat.

 

control board terminal. If burner goes off,

 

 

 

 

replace thermostat.

 

2.

Thermostat location.

2.

Re-locate thermostat out of drafts, hot, or

 

 

 

 

cold spots.

 

3.

Defective or sticking valve.

3. Replace valve.

 

4.

Excessive gas pressure.

4.

Contact utility supplying gas.

 

5.

Defective or damaged thermostat.

5.

Replace thermostat.

Incorrect gas input

1. Gas input not checked.

1.

Re-check gas input.

 

2.

Clogged orifice.

2. Clean orifices with a smooth wood

 

 

 

 

toothpick, do not enlarge.

Not enough heat

1. Furnace undersized.

1.

This is especially true when a dwelling

 

 

 

 

or room is enlarged. Have the heat loss

 

 

 

 

calculated and compare to furnace

 

 

 

 

output. Your gas company can supply

 

 

 

 

you with this information. If furnace is

 

 

 

 

undersized, replace with correct size unit,

 

 

 

 

or add up to two more heaters.

 

2.

Temperature dial set too low.

2.

Raise temperature setting.

 

3.

Incorrect supply pressure.

3.

Check supply pressure.

Too much heat

1. Temperature dial set too high.

1.

Lower temperature setting.

 

2.

Combination control valve stuck open.

2.

Replace combination control valve.

Main burner goes out

1. Defective flame sensor.

1. Check voltage and replace if low.

during normal operation

2.

Input too high.

2.

Check input rate.

 

3.

Cover around pilot lighter hole not air

3.

Tighten screws securing sight glass.

 

 

tight.

 

Check and replace gasket if needed.

 

4.

Vent tubes not properly installed or

4.

Follow instructions. Check both

 

 

sealed.

 

exhaust and air intake tubes, and vent

 

 

 

 

cap. Be sure all gaskets are in place and

 

 

 

 

properly sealed. Use only tubes and

 

 

 

 

vent cap supplied. Do not alter vent

 

 

 

 

tubes or cap. Check wall thickness and

 

 

 

 

tube lengths.

 

5.

Limit switch opens.

5. Check rate - remove any obstructions to

 

 

 

 

circulating air.

 

6.

Exhaust or air intake tubes blocked.

6.

Remove obstruction. Check for snow.

 

 

 

 

 

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