9. TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Solution

Spark will not light the pilot after

Defective ignitor

Check connections to ignitor

repeated pressing of spark ignitor

 

-If ignitor connections are

 

 

good but there is no spark-

 

 

replace ignitor

 

 

 

 

Miss aligned spark electrode

-Check for spark arcing from

 

 

the electrode to pilot if not

 

 

adjust by loosening screws

 

 

on pilot base. Adjust and re-

 

 

tighten

 

 

 

Pilot will not remain lit

Defective thermocouple

-check for proper connection

 

 

of thermocouple to rear of

 

 

valve

 

 

 

 

Air in gas line

-bleed line

 

 

-contact dealer

 

 

 

Burners will not light when valve and

Defective switch

-check switch connections

burner switch are both on

 

jump wires at switch

 

 

 

 

Defective thermopile

-check connections to valve

 

 

-check voltage across TP

 

 

terminals

 

 

(> 250 MV closed circuit)

 

 

-contact dealer

 

 

 

 

Thermostat set to low / defective

-Turn up the thermostat to

 

 

start unit. Check thermostat

 

 

connections

 

 

 

 

Defective spill switch or Severe down

-check connections

 

draft.

-check draft

 

 

-contact dealer

 

 

 

Glass fogs up

Normal conditions - after the appliance

 

 

warms up glass will clear

 

 

Due to additives in gas glass may dirty

 

 

 

 

Blue flames

Normal during start - flame will yellow as

 

 

the appliance heats up.

 

 

 

 

Sooting

Flame impingement

-check log position

 

 

-increase primary air by

 

 

opening shutters

 

 

 

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Enviro EG-40 owner manual Trouble Shooting, Problem Cause Solution