Clayton Steam Generator model EO-100-1M
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Instruction Manual, doc.nr.: MAN18206 Rev A PSC
TROUBLE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Burner fails to ignite
- Faulty ignition
- Fuel pressure switch failure
- Burner nozzle not replaced in
burner
- Low fire solenoid valve does
not open
- Check and adjust ignition
electrodes
- Check ignition transformer
and ignition cables
- Check for intermittent low
voltage condition which may
cause weak spark from trans-
former. Install heavier feeder
line to unit if necessary
- Check
and
adjust
fuel
pressure switch
- Be sure nozzles are replaced
after cleaning manifold
- Check
for
burned
out
solenoid
coil.
Replace
solenoid
Smoke from flue outlet
(to prevent sooting of heating coil and
burner, this condition must be corrected
immediately)
- Improper air supply to burner
- Fuel pressure not adjusted
properly
- Carboned, loose or worn
burner nozzle
- Heating coil sooted
- Dirt or sludge in fuel oil or
wrong grade of fuel used
- Check air adjustment
- Clean cupped sides of blower
rotor blades
- Adjust fuel pressure
- Clean and tighten burner
nozzle. Replace if worn.
- If
soot
can
not
be
satisfactorily removed with
soot blower.
- Be sure fuel is clean. See
installation manual or specifi-
cation table for details
Burning or fluttering flame after burner
stop during automatic operation
- Oil solenoid valve does not
close completely
- Check and clean oil solenoid
valve