Heatiator GDST3831I owner manual Specifications. Polish flame sensing rod with fine steel wool

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 en-
pilot flame has been lit,
	flame sensing rod.	gulfing flame sensing rod on left side of pilot hood. Flame
flame rectification has
		sensing rod should glow shortly after ignition. Verify cor-
not occurred.)
		rect pilot orifice is installed and gas inlet is set to pressure
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		specifications. Polish flame sensing rod with fine steel wool
		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 contami-	Verify that ceramic insulator around the flame sensing rod
	nated flame sensing rod.	is not cracked, damaged, or loose. Verify connection from	
		flame sensing rod to white sensor wire. Polish flame sens-
		ing 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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