Heat & Glo LifeStyle RED60 2159-900 manual PVI-DVP Troubleshooting, Pilot

4. (Continued) Pilot

C. Module is not grounded.

Verify module is securely grounded to metal chassis of appliance.

lights but contin-

Verify that wire harness is firmly connected to the module.

ues to spark, and

D. Damaged pilot assembly or con-

Verify that ceramic insulator around the flame sensing rod is not

main burner will not

taminated flame sensing rod.

cracked, damaged, or loose. Verify connection from flame sensing

ignite. (If the pilot

rod to white sensor wire. Polish flame sensing rod with fine steel

continues to spark

wool to remove any contaminants that may have accumulated on

after the pilot flame

flame sensing rod. Verify continuity with a multi-meter with ohms set

has been lit, flame

at lowest range. Replace pilot if any damage is detected.

rectification has not

occurred.)

Symptoms

Possible Causes

Corrective Action

IntelliFire Plus System

Main Closes/ Pilot open, 5 seconds later

Pilot Rectification Failure

1.

Verify that black wire on IPI wire harness is

pilot sparking with Blower ON. If condition

properly grounded to the fireplace chassis.

persists for 60 seconds, 8K-1 locks out with

2.

Verify that pilot is not being compromised

3 LED alarm.

by draft such that it fails to rectify. With the

glass assembly in place, verify that the pilot

flame is engulfing the flame sensing rod on

the left side of the pilot hood. With a multi-

meter, verify that the current in series be-

tween the module and the sense lead is at

least 0.14 microamps.

3.

Verify that line inlet pressure is within range

on rating plate and correct pilot orifice is in

pilot.

4.

If #1-4 are correct, replace IPI module.

Pilot and Main shut down and 8K1-PVI

Blocked Flue/Insufficient Draft

1.

Verify the teflon pressure tube is connected

locks out with 4 LED alarm.

between blower impeller housing and vacu-

um switch.

2.

Verify that wiring within PVI is correct and

that the blower operates during the ignition

command.

3.

Verify that the venting is connected and

sealed properly.

4. Verify that the vent termination is not blocked.

5.

If #1 thru #4 are complete, connect black and

red wires to bypass vacuum switch. If mal-

function is corrected, lock-out system until

the vacuum switch can be replaced.

Main Closes, 5 seconds later pilot spark-

Shorted Pilot Sense

1.

Verify that the white sensor lead is properly

ing with Blower ON.  If condition persists

connected to the S-terminal on the module.

for 60 seconds, 8K-1 locks out with 3 LED

2.

Check for soot deposits on the pilot sense

alarm.

rod, adjacent shielding, or logs. If so, clean af-

fected parts.

3.

Verify that the white sense lead from the pi-

lot is not damaged or melted within the firebox

or valve compartment. Replace pilot if damage

exists.

Main Closes, 5 seconds later pilot spark-

Disconnected Pilot Sense

Verify that white sensor lead is properly con-

ing with Blower ON.  If condition persists

nected to the S-terminal and the orange ignitor

for 60 seconds, 8K-1 locks out with 3 LED

lead is connected to the I-terminal on the mod-

alarm.

ule

If given ignition command in both ON and

Pre-Existing/False Pilot Flame

Check for pre-existing pilot flame. If so, the

REMOTE modes, system immediately

valve is defective and should replaced.

locks-out with 3 LED alarm. Does not

spark or attempt to ignite.

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