Jackson Tempstar GP Troubleshooting Section, Use Extreme Caution When Testing The Machine, Action

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TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION

WARNING: Inspection, testing and repair of electrical equipment should only be performed by a qualified service techni- cian. Many of the tests require that the unit have power to it and live electrical components be exposed.

USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN TESTING THE MACHINE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symptom

Possible Cause

Action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The unit ignites, but will to rise above

T-mid thermistor inoperative.

Check T-mid thermistor readings at control

 

 

ignition burn.

 

board set points.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T-set too low.

Check T-set is at 4.25 VDC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obstruction in gas burners or gas nozzles.

Remove burner manifold and check for

 

 

 

 

obstructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control board damaged.

Replace control board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhaust contains dark smoke.

Incorrect gas nozzles for type of gas being

Remove burner manifold and check correct

 

 

 

used.

nozzle orifice size.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gas leak may be present.

Check for localized large yellow flame, or a

 

 

 

 

flame located above the burner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obstruction in heat exchanger vent or air

Check for obstructions.

 

 

 

intake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ignition attempt with flame already burning.

Flame proofing not occurring.

Check ignition wire. Check that lights above

 

 

 

 

connection point to DSI are dimly lit

 

 

 

 

(proofing signal is present).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heat exchanger and recirculating pump de-

Failure or incorrect setting of thermostat.

Back thermostat CCW one full turn and

 

 

energize at end of rinse cycle with wash

 

restart unit. When cycle completes, set

 

 

tank temperature below 170 F.

 

thermostat to 170 F by turning CW.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jackson Tempstar GP Troubleshooting Section, Use Extreme Caution When Testing The Machine, Symptom, Possible Cause, Action