Quadra-Fire QV-PIER, QV-ST Intellifire Ignition System - continued, Symptom, Possible Causes

Models: QV-ST QV-PIER

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Intellifire Ignition System - (continued)

Symptom

Possible Causes

Corrective Actions

 

c. Module is not

Verify that module is securely grounded to metal chassis of appliance. Verify

 

grounded.

that wire harness is firmly connected to module.

 

d. Damaged pilot

Verify that ceramic insulator around the sensor rod is not cracked, damaged,

 

assembly or dirty

or loose. Verify connection from sensor rod to white sensor wire. Clean

 

sensor rod.

sensor rod with emery cloth to remove any contaminants that may have

 

 

accumulated on sensor rod. Verify continuity with a multimeter with ohms set

 

 

at lowest range.

 

e. Faulty module.

Turn ON/OFF rocker switch or wall switch to OFF position. Remove ignitor

 

 

wire "I" from module. Place ON/OFF Rocker switch or wall switch in ON

 

 

position. Hold ground wire about 3/16 inch away from "I" terminal on module.

 

 

If there is no spark at "I" terminal module must be replaced. If there is a

 

 

spark at "I" terminal, module is fine. Inspect pilot assembly for shorted

 

 

sparker wire or cracked insulator around electrode.

4. Pilot sparks, but

a. Correct gas

Verify that incoming gas line ball valve is "open". Verify that inlet pressure

Pilot will not light.

supply.

reading is within acceptable limits, inlet pressure must not exceed 14 in.

 

 

W.C.

 

b. Ignitor gap is

Verify that spark gap from ignitor to pilot hood is .17 in. or 1/8 in.

 

too large.

 

 

c. Module is not

Verify module is securely grounded to metal chassis of appliance.

 

grounded.

 

 

 

 

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Quadra-FireQV-PIER, QV-ST Series: HV-IPI2005-901 Rev. G • 2/06

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Quadra-Fire QV-PIER, QV-ST Intellifire Ignition System - continued, Symptom, Possible Causes, Corrective Actions