Troubleshooting (continued)
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| A. A shorted or loose connection in flame | Verify all connections to wiring diagram in manual. Verify |
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4. Pilot lights but contin- | sensing rod. | connections underneath pilot assembly are tight. Verify |
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ues to spark, and main |
| flame sense or igniter wires are not grounding out to metal |
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burner will not ignite. |
| chassis, pilot burner, pilot enclosure or screen if present, or |
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(If the pilot continues |
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to spark after the |
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B. Poor flame rectification or contaminated | With fixed glass assembly in place, verify that flame is en- |
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pilot flame has been lit, |
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flame sensing rod. | gulfing flame sensing rod on left side of pilot hood. Flame |
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flame rectification has |
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| sensing rod should glow shortly after ignition. With a multi- |
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not occurred.) |
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| meter, verify that current in series between module and |
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| sense lead is at least 0.14 microamps. Verify correct pilot |
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| orifice is installed and gas inlet is set to pressure specifi- | |
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| cations. Polish flame sensing rod with fine steel wool to | |
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| remove any contaminants that may have accumulated on |
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| flame sensing rod. |
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| C. Module is not grounded. | Verify module is securely grounded to metal chassis of ap- |
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| pliance. Verify that wire harness is firmly connected to the |
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| D. Damaged pilot assembly or contami- | Verify that ceramic insulator around the flame sensing rod |
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| nated flame sensing rod. | is not cracked, damaged, or loose. Verify connection from |
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| flame sensing rod to white sensor wire. Polish flame sens- | |
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| ing rod with fine steel wool to remove any contaminants | |
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| that may have accumulated on flame sensing rod. Verify |
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| continuity with a |
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| Replace pilot if any damage is detected. |
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