Enviro EG40 BV owner manual Trouble Shooting, Problem, Possible Cause, Solution

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Trouble Shooting

Trouble Shooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Spark will not light the

Defective piezo ignitor.

• Check connections to ignitor.

pilot after repeatedly

 

• If ignitor connections are good but there is no spark;

pressing the spark ignitor

 

replace ignitor.

 

 

 

 

Broken spark electrode.

• Check for broken ceramic insulation.

 

 

• Replace electrode if broken.

 

 

 

 

Misaligned spark electrode.

• If spark is not arcing from electrode to pilot - adjust

 

 

by loosening the screws on the pilot base. Adjust

 

 

away from burner and retighten.

 

 

 

Pilot will not remain lit

Problem with thermocouple

• Check for proper connection of the thermocouple to

 

circuit.

the rear of the valve. If loose, tighten lightly.

 

 

• Check pilot for full flame impingement around

 

 

thermocouple. If flame is too small, check gas

 

 

pressure, adjust pilot rate screw, check pilot head for

 

 

damage or blockage.

 

 

• Check thermocouple voltage at rear of valve. It must

 

 

be greater than 5 mV. If low, replace thermocouple.

 

 

 

 

Air in gas line (pilot dies

• Bleed line.

 

while knob is depressed).

• Check gas line pressure.

 

 

• Contact dealer.

 

 

 

Burners will not remain

Problem with thermopile

• Check gas line pressure .

lit

circuit.

• Check for flame impingement on thermopile. If low,

 

 

see “Pilot will not remain lit”.

 

 

• Check thermopile for minimum of 200 mV when

 

 

burner is switched on.

 

 

• Check wiring to thermostat for breaks.

Flame lifting

Leak in vent pipe.

• Check for leaks in vent connections.

 

 

 

 

Improper vent

• Check vent configuration with manual.

 

configuration.

 

 

 

 

 

Terminal may be

• Check to see if the terminal is on correctly.

 

recirculating flue gases.

• May need to install high wind termination cap.

 

 

• Contact dealer.

 

 

 

Glass fogs up

Normal Condition: after the appliance warms up the glass will clear.

 

**Due to additives in gas, glass may get hazy during operation** Clean as needed.

 

 

 

Blue Flames

Normal during start up: flames will yellow as the fireplace heats up.

 

 

 

Flames are burning

Flame impingement

• Check log positioning.

“dirty” or sooting

 

• See also “Burners will not remain lit.”

 

 

 

Flame goes out / comes

Defective rocker switch.

• Check rocker switch connections.

on frequently during a

 

• Replace switch if necessary.

short period of time.

 

 

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Enviro EG40 BV owner manual Trouble Shooting, Problem, Possible Cause, Solution