Continental BCDV48N, BCDV48P manual Symptom, Problem, Test Solution, Flames are consist

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SYMPTOM

 

PROBLEM

TEST SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Unit is over-fi red or under-fi red.

- check pressure readings:

 

 

ently too large or too

 

 

Inlet pressure can be checked by turning screw (A) counter-clockwise 2 or 3

 

 

small. Carboning oc-

 

 

turns and then placing pressure gauge tubing over the test point. Gauge should

 

 

curs.

 

 

read 7" (minimum 4.5") water column for natural gas or 13" (11" minimum) water

 

 

 

 

 

column for propane. Check that main burner is operating on "HI".

 

 

 

 

 

Outlet pressure can be checked the same as above using screw (B). Gauge

 

 

 

 

 

should read 3.5" water column for natural gas or 10" water column for propane.

 

 

 

 

 

Check that main burner is operating on "HI".

 

 

 

 

 

AFTER TAKING PRESSURE READINGS, BE SURE TO TURN SCREWS CLOCK-

 

 

 

 

 

WISE FIRMLY TO RESEAL. DO NOT OVERTORQUE.

 

 

 

 

 

Leak test with a soap and water solution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flames are very ag-

 

Door is ajar

- fit door assembly into the lower support brackets and secure the four door

 

 

gressive.

 

 

latches.

 

 

 

 

Venting action is too great.

-restrict vent exit with restrictor plate, W500-0205.

 

 

 

 

Main burner fl ame is

Blockage in vent.

- remove blockage. In really cold conditions, ice buildup may occur on the

 

a blue, lazy, transpar-

 

 

terminal and should be removed as required.

ent fl ame.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect installation.

- refer to Figure 23 to ensure correct location of storm collars.

 

 

 

 

Carbon is being de- posited on glass, logs or combustion cham- ber surfaces.

Air shutter has become blocked

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ensure air shutter opening is free of lint or other obstructions.

Flame is impinging on the logs

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check that the logs are correctly positioned.

or combustion chamber.

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open air shutter to increase the primary air.

- check the input rate: check the manifold pressure and orifi ce size as specifi ed by the rating plate values.

- check that the door gasketing is not broken or missing and that the seal is tight.

- check that both 5" and 8" vent liners are free of holes and well sealed at all joints.

- check that minimum rise per foot has been adhered to for any horizontal venting.

White / grey film

Sulphur from fuel is being depos-

forms.

ited on glass, logs or combustion

 

chamber surfaces.

-clean the glass with a recommended gas fi replace glass cleaner. DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT.

If deposits are not cleaned off regularly, the glass may become permanently marked.

Remote wall switch is in "OFF" position; main burner comes on when gas knob is turned to "ON" position.

Wall switch is mounted upside

- reverse.

down

 

Remote wall switch is ground-

- replace.

ing.

 

 

 

Remote wall switch wire is

- check for ground (short); repair ground or replace wire.

grounding.

 

 

 

Faulty valve.

- replace.

W415-0327 / B / 12.07.07

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