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SYMPTOM

 

PROBLEM

 

TEST SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pilot burning; no

 

Themostat or switch is de-

-

connect a jumper wire across the wall switch terminals; if main

gas

to

main

 

fective.

burner lights, replace switch / thermostat.

burner; gas knob

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wall switch wiring is defec-

-

disconnect the switch wires from the valve & connect a jumper wire

is on

'HI';

wall

 

 

tive.

across terminals 1 & 3; if the main burner lights, check the wires for

switch / thermo-

 

 

 

defects and / or replace wires.

 

stat is on.

 

 

 

 

Main burner orifice is -

remove stoppage in orifice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

plugged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty valve.

-

replace.

 

Pilot

goes

out

Gas piping is undersized.

-

turn on all gas appliances and see if pilot flame flutters, dimin-

while

standing;

 

 

ishes or extinguishes, especially when main burner ignites. Monitor

Main burner is in

 

 

appliance supply working pressure.

'OFF' position.

 

 

-

check if supply piping size is to code. Correct all undersized piping.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pilot will not light.

 

No spark at pilot burner

-

check if pilot can be lit by a match

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

check that the wire is connected to the push button ignitor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

check if the push button ignitor needs tightening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

replace the wire if the wire insulation is broken or frayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

replace the electrode if the ceramic insulator is cracked or broken.

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

replace the push button ignitor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Out of propane gas

-

fill the tank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spark gap is incorrect

-

spark gap should be 0.150" to 0.175" (5/32" to 11/65" approx.) from

 

 

 

 

 

 

the electrode tip and the pilot burner. To ensure proper electrode

 

 

 

 

 

 

location, tighten securing nut (finger tight plus 1/4 turn).

 

 

 

 

No gas at the pilot burner

-

check that the manual valve is turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

check the pilot orifice for blockage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

replace the valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

call the gas distributor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main burner goes

Pilot flame is not large

-

turn up pilot flame.

out; pilot stays on.

enough or not engulfing the

- replace pilot assembly.

 

 

 

 

thermopile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thermopile shorting

- clean thermopile connection to the valve. Reconnect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

- replace thermopile / valve.

 

 

 

 

Remote wall switch wire is

-

shorten wire to correct length or wire gauge.

 

 

 

 

too long; too much resist-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ance in the system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty thermostat or switch.

-

replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main burner goes

 

Refer to "MAIN BURNER GOES OUT; PILOT STAYS ON"

 

out; pilot goes out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vent is blocked

-

check for vent blockage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vent is re-circulating

-

check joint seals and installation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5" flexible vent has become

-

re-attach to fireplace.

 

 

 

 

 

disconnected from fireplace.

 

 

 

 

 

Remote wall switch is in "OFF" position; main burner comes on when gas knob is turned to "ON" po- sition.

Wall switch is mounted up-

- reverse.

side down

 

Remote wall switch is

- replace.

grounding.

 

 

 

Remote wall switch wire is

- check for ground (short); repair ground or replace wire.

grounding.

 

Faulty valve.

- replace.

Flames are very

Door is ajar

-tighten door clamps

aggressive.

Venting action is too great.

-restrict vent exit with restrictor vent kit, RP40-KT.

W415-0299/C/03.12.03

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