TROUBLESHOOTING

Table 8.2: Boiler Troubleshooting Guide (Burners Functioning)

Problem

Possible Causes

Corrective Actions

 

Burners not functioning.

1. See Figure 8.2

1. See Figure 8.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burners will not shut

1. Defective gas valve.

1.

Use Figure 8.2 to troubleshoot intermittent

 

 

down.

 

 

 

ignition gas valve. Replace if necessary.

 

 

 

2.

Short circuit.

2.

Check and correct wiring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashback or burning

1. Manifold gas pressure too low.

1.

Adjust to proper pressure.

 

 

at orifice spuds.

2.

Improperly sized/drilled orifice spuds.

2.

Install correct spuds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Leaking gas valve.

3.

Replace valve.

 

 

 

4.

Burrs on orifice.

4.

Remove burrs.

 

 

 

5.

Low supply gas pressure.

5.

Contact gas supplier if natural gas. Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

regulator if LP gas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delayed ignition.

1. Insufficient pilot flame.

1.

Increase pilot gas flow.

 

 

 

2.

Pilot burner/orifice clogged.

2.

Clean pilot burner and orifice.

 

 

 

3.

Overfiring.

3.

Reduce rate to input on rating label.

 

 

 

4.

Misaligned burners or pilot.

4.

Realign burners or pilot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensation at boiler

1. Vent pipe not sloped towards vent terminal.

1.

Install condensate trap per vent manufacturer’s

 

 

vent connector/fan.

 

 

. instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Slope vent pipe towards vent terminal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boiler not heating

1. Underfiring.

1.

Increase rate to input on rating label.

 

 

properly.

2.

Limit set too low.

2.

Reset limit to higher setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Air in system.

3.

Vent air from all points in system.

 

 

 

4.

Circulator malfunctioning.

4.

Check circulator, replace if necessary.

 

 

 

5.

Circulation system clogged.

5.

Shut down and cool boiler, drain and flush

 

 

 

 

 

 

system.

 

 

 

6.

Incorrect thermostat heat anticipator setting.

6.

Adjust heat anticipator to 0.2 Amp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fumes or gas odors

1. Leaks in gas piping or fittings.

1. Locate and repair or replace.

 

 

 

2. Leaks in gas service line or meter.

2. Shut down boiler and notify gas provider.

 

 

 

3. Obstructed chimney.

3. Check, repair and/or clean chimney.

 

 

 

4. Obstructed flueways or vent.

4. Clean flueways or vent and remove obstructions.

 

 

 

5. Draft problem in boiler room.

5. Check air supply, ventilation and venting system.

 

 

 

6. Overfiring.

7. Reduce rate to input on rating label.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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