Quadra-Fire QV36A-FB owner manual IntelliFire Ignition System - continued, Symptom, Possible Cause

IntelliFire Ignition System - (continued)

Symptom	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
3. (Continued) Pilot lights	c. Module is not grounded.	Verify that module is securely grounded to metal chassis
but continues to spark,		of appliance. Verify that wire harness is firmly connected to
and main burner will not		module.
ignite. (If the pilot contin-
	d. Damaged pilot assembly or dirty sensor	Verify that ceramic insulator around the sensor rod is not
ues to spark after the pilot
	rod.	cracked, damaged, or loose. Verify connection from sensor
flame has been lit, flame			
		rod to white sensor wire. Polish sensor rod with fine steel
rectification has not oc-
		woolA to remove any contaminants that may have accumu-
curred.)
		lated 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 posi-
		tion. 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 Pilot	a. Correct gas supply.	Verify that incoming gas line ball valve is “open”. Verify that
will not light.		inlet pressure reading is within acceptable limits.
	b. Ignitor gap is too large.	Verify that spark gap from ignitor to pilot hood is .17 in. or
		1/8 in.
	c. Module is not grounded.	Verify module is securely grounded to metal chassis of
		appliance.
	d. Module voltage output / Valve/Pilot	Verify battery voltage is at least 2.7 volts. Replace batteries
	solenoid ohms readings.	if voltage is below 2.7.

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