Troubleshooting, Observed Problem, Possible Cause, Remedy

Troubleshooting

WARNING:Turnoffandunplugheater andletcoolbefore servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.

CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit.

Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.

OBSERVED PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE		REMEDY
When ignitor button is pressed,	1. Ignitor electrode positioned		1.	Replace pilot assembly
there is no spark at ODS/pilot	2.	wrong	2.	Replace pilot assembly
		Ignitor electrode broken
	3.	Ignitor electrode not con-	3.	Reconnect ignitor cable
	4.	nected to ignitor cable	4.	Free ignitor cable if pinched
		Ignitor cable pinched or wet
				by any metal or tubing. Keep
	5.	Broken ignitor cable	5.	ignitor cable dry
				Replace ignitor cable
	6.	Bad ignitor	6.	Replace ignitor
	7.	Battery not installed, battery	7.	Install new alkaline battery in
		power low or battery not		electronic ignitor. Verify bat-
		installed correctly		tery is installed correctly

When ignitor button is pressed,	1. Gas supply turned off or equip-		1.	Turn on gas supply or open
there is spark at ODS/pilot but		ment shutoff valve closed	2.	equipment shutoff valve
no ignition	2. Control knob not in PILOT			Turn control knob to PILOT
	3.	position	3.	position
		Control knob not pressed in		Press in control knob while in
	4.	while in PILOT position	4.	PILOT position
		Air in gas lines when in-		Continue holding down con-
		stalled		trol knob. Repeat igniting op-
	5.	Depleted gas supply (pro-	5.	eration until air is removed
				Contact local propane/LP gas
	6.	pane/LP gas only)	6.	company
		ODS/pilot is clogged		Clean ODS/pilot (see Clean-
				ing and Maintenance, page
				16) or replace ODS/pilot as-
	7.	Gas regulator setting is not	7.	sembly
				Replace gas regulator
		correct

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