Heat & Glo LifeStyle ST-36TR-IPI IntelliFire Ignition System - continued, Symptom, Possible Cause

Models: PIER-36TR-IPI PIER-36TRLP-IPI ST-36TRLP-IPI ST-36TR-IPI

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IntelliFire Ignition System - (continued)

Symptom

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

 

 

 

 

 

 

a. A shorted or loose connection in flame

Verify all connections to wiring diagram in manual. Verify

 

4. Pilot lights but contin-

sensing rod.

connections underneath pilot assembly are tight. Verify

 

ues to spark, and main

 

connections are not grounding out to metal chassis, pilot

 

burner will not ignite.

 

burner, pilot enclosure or screen if present, or any other

 

(If the pilot continues

 

metal object.

 

to spark after the

 

 

 

b. Poor flame rectification or contaminated

With fixed glass assembly in place, verify that flame is

 

pilot flame has been lit,

 

flame sensing rod.

engulfing flame sensing rod on left side of pilot hood.

 

flame rectification has

 

 

Flame sensing rod should glow shortly after ignition. Verify

 

not occurred.)

 

 

 

correct pilot orifice is installed and gas inlet is set to pres-

 

 

 

 

 

sure specifications. Polish flame-sensing rod with fine steel

 

 

 

 

 

wool to remove any contaminants that may have accumu-

 

 

 

lated 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 contami-

Verify that ceramic insulator around the flame sensing

 

 

nated flame sensing rod.

rod is not cracked, damaged, or loose. Verify connection

 

 

 

from flame sensing rod to white sensor wire. Polish flame-

 

 

sensing rod with fine steel wool to remove any contaminants

 

 

 

that may have accumulated on flame sensing 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.

 

 

 

 

 

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