Airstream PNEG-343 service manual Trouble Analysis Procedure

TROUBLE ANALYSIS PROCEDURE

Problem Possible Cause

Burner operates-But will not cycle from hi-fire to lo-fire.

1.Check the gas pressure reading on the gauge. Problem may be due to insufficient gas regulator setting. Tempo- rarily decrease the hi-lo fire thermostat setting to verify that the thermostat will function and cause the burner to cycle. If burner will cycle at the reduced thermostat setting, it indicates that the problem was due to insuffi- cient heat to satisfy the original setting. Increase the gas regulator setting for additional heat output. Do not exceed the maximum pressure listed in this manual.

2.Hi-lo fire thermostat control may be defective. If the burner still will not cycle to lo-fire after decreasing the thermostat, the problem may be due to a broken or kinked thermostat sensor tube. Observe reading on the thermometer. Replace control assembly if it cannot be set to cause its switch to go to the open circuit position with normally hot air plenum temperatures.

3.If the burner continues to operate on hi-fire, check the hi-fire gas solenoid valve for a stuck or blocked open condition, or for reversed gas pipe connections. The solenoid valve must not allow gas flow when its coil is not energized.

Burner operates-But will not cycle from lo-fire to hi-fire.

1.Check for an excessive lo-fire gas pressure setting. Observe pressure setting shown on gauge, and compare reading with recommended low pressure settings listed in this manual. Readjust lo-fire setting on flow control valve, if necessary.

2.Check for improperly adjusted or defective hi-lo fire thermostat control. Temporarily increase the tempera- ture setting. If the heater will still not cycle, check for problem in the control wire connections. The control wires should be connected to terminals R and B of the thermostat, so the switch will open upon temperature rise. If the burner will cycle with these two wires connected together, the thermostat is faulty.

3.Check for improperly connected or faulty hi-fire gas vapor solenoid valve. Correct any poor connections or defective wiring. If wiring appears proper, problem may be caused by a burned out valve coil or defective valve. Replace hi-fire solenoid valve, or its coil, if defective.

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