Service Manual

3Troubleshooting (continued)

Gas valve adjustment procedure

If adjustment of the gas valve is deemed necessary, use the following procedures: (Note: The procedures in this section are model specific.)

Models 151 - 286

Locate the throttle adjustment screw on the side of the venturi valve (FIG. 3-2). Using a screwdriver, turn the screw a 1/4 turn clockwise to decrease CO2 levels or a 1/4 turn counterclockwise to increase CO2 levels. After performing one adjustment on the valve, follow the Combustion Analysis Procedure on page 36 of this manual to measure the combustion.

If combustion is still not within the specified range, repeat the procedure. This procedure SHOULD NOT be performed more than four (4) times. If after four (4) adjustments and the combustion is still not within the specified range, revisit the possible causes in Table 3H on page 36 or replace the gas valve.

Figure 3-2Gas Valve Adjustment: Models 151 - 286

Model 400

Locate the throttle adjustment screw on the top of the gas valve, see FIG. 3-3. Using a screwdriver, turn the screw 1/8 turn counterclockwise to increase CO2 levels or 1/8 turn clockwise to decrease CO2 levels. After one adjustment on the valve, follow the Combustion Analysis Procedure on page 36 of this manual to measure the combustion.

If combustion is still not within the specified range, repeat the procedure. This procedure SHOULD NOT be performed more than four (4) times. If after four (4) adjustments and the combustion is still not within the specified range, revisit the possible causes in Table 3H on page 36 or replace the gas valve.

Figure 3-3Gas Valve Adjustment: Model 400

THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT

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Lochinvar 151 - 801 service manual Gas valve adjustment procedure, Models 151

151 - 801 specifications

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