IntelliFire Plus™ Ignition System (continued)

Symptom

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

 

 

 

4. Pilot lights but con-

A. A shorted or loose connection in

Verify all connections to wiring diagram in manual. Verify connec-

tinues to spark, and

fl ame sensing rod.

tions underneath pilot assembly are tight. Verify flame sense or ig-

main burner will not

 

niter wires are not grounding out to metal chassis, pilot burner, pilot

ignite. (If the pilot

 

enclosure or screen if present, or any other metal object.

continues to spark

 

 

B. Poor fl ame rectifi cation or contami-

With fi xed glass assembly in place, verify that flame is engulfing

after the pilot flame

nated fl ame sensing rod.

fl ame sensing rod on left side of pilot hood. Flame sensing rod

has been lit, flame

 

should glow shortly after ignition. With a multi-meter, verify that cur-

rectifi cation has not

 

 

rent in series between module and sense lead is at least 0.14 mi-

occurred.)

 

 

croamps. Verify correct pilot orifi ce is installed and gas inlet is set to

 

 

 

 

pressure specifi cations. Clean fl ame sensing rod with emery cloth

 

 

to remove any contaminants that may have accumulated on flame

 

 

sensing rod.

 

 

 

 

C. Module is not grounded.

Verify module is securely grounded to metal chassis of appliance.

 

 

Verify that wire harness is fi rmly connected to the module.

 

 

 

 

D. Damaged pilot assembly or con-

Verify that ceramic insulator around the flame sensing rod is not

 

taminated fl ame sensing rod.

cracked, damaged, or loose. Verify connection from flame sensing

 

 

rod to white sensor wire. Clean fl ame sensing rod with emery cloth

 

 

to remove any contaminants that may have accumulated on flame

 

 

sensing rod. Verify continuity with a multi-meter with ohms set at

 

 

lowest range. Replace pilot if any damage is detected.

 

 

 

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