Optima 3600
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM |
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The main burner does not turn | 3. Check to make sure the thermostat is set high enough to turn on the | ||
on with the pilot lit. (cont’d) |
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| 4. | Check that the remote switch or the thermostat is turned on. | |
| 5. | Check for weak pilot flame. If flame is weak, check gas supply, | |
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| check pilot flame adjustment and check for blockage of pilot orifice. | |
| 6. | Check all connections to the valve for tight electrical contact. | |
| 7. | Check for | |
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| thermopile is defective. | |
| 8. | Check for defective gas valve. | |
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The main burner shuts off | 1. | This may be the normal operation of a wall thermostat installed to | |
when the appliance is warm. |
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| 2. | Check for good pilot flames on the thermopile (see page 30). | |
| 3. | Check for good voltage from the thermopile. | |
| 4. | Check for proper functioning of venting system. | |
| 5. | Check wire connections. Expansion from heat affects a loose con- | |
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Sooty deposits on the glass | 1. | If the flame is yellow and lazy, check for lint etc. around primary air | |
door. |
| shutter. Increase primary air by opening the primary air shutter if | |
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| 2. | Check for proper placement of the logs and branches. Ensure logs | |
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| and burner are clean. See that section in the instruction manual. | |
| 3. | Check for obstruction of the burner ports by the embers. See that | |
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| section in the instruction manual. | |
| 4. | Check for proper venting and blockage of the vent termination. | |
| 5. | Check manifold pressure and clock input rating for | |
Sharp blue flames with flames | 1. Too much primary air. Reduce primary air by closing the primary air | ||
lifting off the burner at the |
| shutter. During cold temperatures, some flame lifting may occur | |
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Convection blower does not | 1. | The convection fan is thermostatically controlled. It will only turn on | |
turn on. |
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| with the appliance on high. | |
| 2. | Check for 120VAC electrical supply to the appliance. (Is the cord | |
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| plugged in?) | |
| 3. | Check for proper mounting of the thermal snap disc. | |
| 4. | Check electrical connections. | |
| 5. | Check for defective thermal snap disc. | |
| 6. | Check for defective convection blower speed controller. | |
| 7. | Check for defective convection blower. | |
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