Lochinvar 151 - 801 No Flame, Running, 3Troubleshooting, Fault, Description, Corrective Action

Service Manual

3Troubleshooting

Table 3F (continued from previous page) Troubleshooting Chart - Fault Messages Displayed on Water Heater Interface

FAULT	DESCRIPTION		CORRECTIVE ACTION
	The unit was running and lost the flame	• Inspect spark electrode and associated wiring for
	signal. This condition occurred four (4)	damage and connection.			Reference page 22 of this
	straight times.	manual for removal and cleaning procedures. Replace
		if necessary.
	Exception: Models 501 - 801 will lock out	• Check for proper electrical grounding of unit.
	after one retry for ignition. It will require a
	manual reset before attempting to fire again.	• Check	incoming	supply	gas pressure. Natural gas
		pressures should be between 4 -				14 inches	w.c. and
		LP gas pressures should be between 8 - 14 inches w.c.
		Refer to Section 7 - Gas Connections of the Armor
		Water Heater Installation and Operation Manual for
		detailed information concerning the gas supply.
		• Verify that the plastic hose from the gas valve to the air
		inlet is connected and is not damaged.
		• Verify that the vent/air intake pipes are installed
		correctly and there are no obstructions.
No Flame		• Check for 24 VAC to the gas valve at the 2-pin
		connection on the side of the main control board during
Running		the ignition attempt. If no voltage is present, replace the
(will require a manual		main control board.
reset once the condition		• If 24 VAC is present at the main control board, check
has been corrected.
		the wiring between the main control board and the gas
Press the RESET button
		valve.	Replace	the wiring if		necessary.	Do not
on the SMART
		disconnect the wiring from the gas valve and attempt to
SYSTEM display to
		measure voltage at that point. The main control board
reset.)
		can detect if the gas valve is not connected and will
		display the GV / Relay Fail fault.
		• If 24 VAC is present, check the outlet of the valve to
		ensure the valve is flowing gas. With a manometer
		connected to the outlet tap of the gas valve, when the
		unit is in the prepurge period, there should be a
		negative pressure present. When the valve is
		energized a change in pressure should occur. If the
		pressure change does not occur, the gas valve is not
		opening. Replace the gas valve.
		• Inspect	flame	sensor	and	associated	wiring.
		Reference page 22 of this manual for removal and
		cleaning procedures. Replace if necessary.
		• Inspect the burner. Reference page 22 of this manual
		for removal and cleaning procedures. Replace if
		necessary.
		• Replace the main control board.

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