TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.
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WARNING
Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Unless you need gas supply for testing, shut off manual shutoff valve before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater and venting system.
CAUTION
Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean pilot. This can damage pilot.
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When ignitor button is | 1. | Incorrect spark gap. | 1. | Adjust spark gap to 1/16". | ||
pressed, there is no | 2. | Ignitor electrode posi- | 2. | Replace ignitor. |
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spark at pilot. |
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| 3. | Ignitor electrode broken. | 3. | Replace ignitor. |
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| 4. | Ignitor electrode not con- | 4. | Reconnect ignitor cable. | ||
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| 5. | Ignitor cable pinched or | 5. | Free ignitor cable if | ||
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| tubing. | Keep | ignitor |
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| cable dry. |
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| 6. | Piezo ignitor nut is loose. | 6. | Tighten nut holding piezo | ||
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| ignitor to heater cabinet. | ||
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| Nut is located | inside | |
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| heater cabinet at top. | ||
| 7. | Broken or frayed ignitor | 7. | Replace ignitor cable. | ||
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| cable. |
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| 8. | Loose ignitor cable. | 8. | Reconnect ignitor cable. | ||
| 9. | Bad piezo ignitor. | 9. | Replace piezo ignitor. | ||
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When ignitor button is | 1. Gas supply turned off or | 1. | Turn on gas supply or | |||
pressed, there is spark |
| manual shutoff valve |
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at pilot but no igni- |
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tion. | 2. | Control knob not in PI- | 2. | Turn control knob to PI- | ||
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| LOT position. |
| LOT position. |
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| 3. | Control knob not pressed | 3. | Press in | control knob | |
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| in while in PILOT posi- |
| while in PILOT position. | ||
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| 4. | Air in gas lines when in- | 4. | Continue | holding down | |
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| control knob. Repeat ig- | ||
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| 5. | Depleted gas supply. | 5. | Contact local propane gas | ||
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| 6. | Pilot is clogged. | 6. | Clean pilot (see Cleaning | ||
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| 7. | Gas regulator setting is | 7. | Replace control valve. | ||
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