A. Intellifire Ignition System (continued)

4. Pilot lights but continues

A. A shorted or loose connection

Verify all connections to wiring diagram in manual. Verify connec-

to spark, and main burner

in flame sensing rod.

tions underneath pilot assembly are tight. Verify connections are not

will not ignite. (If the pilot

 

grounding out to metal chassis, pilot burner, pilot enclosure or screen

continues to spark after

 

if present, or any other metal object.

the pilot flame has been lit,

 

 

flame rectification has not

 

 

B. Poor flame rectification or con-

With fixed glass assembly in place, verify that flame is engulfing

occurred.)

taminated flame sensing rod.

flame sensing rod on left side of pilot hood. Flame sensing rod

 

 

 

should glow shortly after ignition. Verify correct pilot orifice is in-

 

 

stalled and gas inlet is set to pressure specifications. Clean flame

 

 

sensing rod with emery cloth to remove any contaminants that may

 

 

have accumulated on flame sensing rod.

 

 

 

 

C. Module is not grounded.

Verify module is securely grounded to metal chassis of appliance.

 

 

Verify that wire harness is firmly connected to the module.

 

 

 

 

D. Damaged pilot assembly or

Verify that ceramic insulator around the flame sensing rod is not

 

contaminated flame sensing

cracked, damaged, or loose. Verify connection from flame sensing

 

rod.

rod to white sensor wire. Clean flame sensing rod with emery cloth to

 

 

remove any contaminants that may have accumulated on flame sens-

 

 

ing rod. Verify continuity with a multimeter with ohms set at lowest

 

 

range. Replace pilot if any damage is detected.

 

 

 

 

E. Module.

Turn ON/OFF rocker switch or wall switch to OFF position. Remove

 

 

ignitor wire “I” from module. Place ON/OFF rocker switch or wall

 

 

switch in ON position. If there is no spark at “I” terminal module must

 

 

be replaced. If there is a spark at “I” terminal, module is fine.

 

 

 

5. The pilot and main burner

A. No LP in tank.

Check the LP (propane) tank. Refill the fuel tank.

extinguish while in opera-

 

 

B. Improper gas inlet pressure.

Verify with manometer. NG should read 5-14 inches w.c. LP should

tion.

 

read 10-14 inches w.c.

 

 

 

C. Inner vent pipe leaking exhaust

Check venting system for damage. Replace/repair improperly as-

 

gases back into the system.

sembled pipe sections.

 

 

 

 

D. Glass installed improperly.

Check to ensure glass is installed properly. Replace glass panel as-

 

 

sembly.

 

E. Improper vent cap installation.

Check for proper installation and freedom from debris or blockage.

 

 

 

 

F. High limit switch has been au-

This appliance is equipped with an auto reset high limit switch which

 

tomatically activated.

will shut down the appliance if it spills under flue blockage or exces-

 

 

sive negative pressure conditions. Shut off the appliance and the gas

 

 

supply. Do not attempt to operate the appliance until it has been ex-

 

 

amined by a qualified service technician.

 

 

 

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