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W415-1678 / B / 03.27.17
EN
SYMPTOM
PROBLEM
TEST SOLUTION
Pilot will not light.
No spark at pilot burner.
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Check if pilot can be lit by a match.
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Check that the wire is connected to the push button igniter.
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Check if the push button igniter needs tightening.
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Replace the wire if the wire insulation is broken or frayed.
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Replace the electrode if the ceramic insulator is cracked or broken.
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Replace the push button ignitor
Out of propane gas.
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Fill the tank.
Spark gap is incorrect.
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Spark gap should be 0.150” (3.8mm) to 0.175” (4.5mm) from the
electrode tip and the pilot burner. To ensure proper electrode
location, tighten securing nut (fi nger tight plus 1/4 turn).
No gas at the pilot burner.
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Check that the manual valve is turned on.
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Check the pilot orifi ce for blockage.
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Replace the valve.
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Call the gas distributor.
Flames are consistently
too large or too small.
Carboning occurs.
Unit is over-fi red or underfi red.
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Check pressure readings:
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Inlet pressure can be checked by turning screw (A) counter-
clockwise 2 or 3 turns and then placing pressure gauge
tubing over the test point. Gauge should read as described
on the chart below.
Check with main burner is operating on
‘HI’.
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Outlet pressure can be checked the same as above using
screw (B). Gauge should read as described on the chart
below. Check that main burner is operating on ‘HI’.
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AFTER TAKING PRESSURE READINGS, BE SURE TO TURN
SCREWS CLOCKWISE FIRMLY TO RESEAL. DO NOT OVER
TORQUE.
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Leak test with a soap and water solution.
Carbon is being deposited
on glass, logs or combustion
chamber surfaces.
Air shutter has become blocked.
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Ensure air shutter opening is free of lint or other obstructions.
Flame is impinging on the logs
or combustion chamber.
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Check that the logs are correctly positioned.
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Open air shutter to increase the primary air.
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Check the input rate: check the manifold pressure and orifi ce
size as specifi ed by the rating plate values.
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Check that the door gasketing is not broken or missing and
that the seal is tight.
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Check that both vent liners are free of holes and well sealed
at all joints.
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Check that minimum rise per foot (meter) has been adhered
to for any horizontal venting.
White / grey fi lm forms.
Sulphur from fuel is being
deposited on glass, logs or
combustion chamber surfaces.
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Clean the glass with a recommended gas appliance glass
cleaner.
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DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT.
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If deposits are not cleaned off regularly, the glass may
become permanently marked.
Exhaust fumes smelled in
room, headaches.
Appliance is spilling.
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Ensure exhaust bracket gasket seal.
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Check door seal and relief fl ap seal.
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Check for chimney blockage.
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Check that chimney is installed to building code.
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Room is in negative pressure; increase fresh air supply.
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Check cap gasket on the fl ue pipe assembly.
Remote wall switch is in
’OFF’ position; main burner
comes on when gas knob is
turned to ‘ON’ position.
Wall switch is mounted upside down.
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Reverse.
Remote wall switch is grounding.
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Replace.
Remote wall switch wire is grounding.
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Check for ground (short); repair ground or replace wire.
Faulty valve.
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Replace.
42.3_2G
P
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PILOT
N O
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H I
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A
B
PILOT
BURNER
THERMOCOUPLE
THERMOPILE
Pressure
Inlet
Outlet
Natural Gas
(inches)
Natural Gas
(millibars)
Propane
(inches)
Propane
(millibars)
*13"
(MIN. 4.5”)
3.5"
13"
(MIN. 11")
10"
17.4mb
(MIN. 11.2mb)
8.7mb
32.4mb
(MIN. 27.4mb)
24.9mb
*MAXIMUM INLET PRESSURE NOT TO EXCEED 13”
