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Super Shot 60 Diesel Melter Part Manual
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
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………………...………………………………..……………...Troubleshooting 8-1
8.0 Burner Troubleshooting
8.0.1. Symptoms: Burner will Not Ignite
Step Possible Cause If . . .
1 Is the engine running?
NOTE : You can troubleshoot the burner
without the engine running, but you must
connect a battery charger to the battery
and the ignition must be in the “ON”
position.

Yes, go to Step 2.

No, start the engine.
2
Is the “POWER” toggle switch in the “ON”
position? 
Yes, go to Step 3.

No, turn the toggle switch to the “ON”
position.
3 Is the red "Burner" light "ON"?

Yes, go to Step 6.

No, go to Table 8-3 Burner Electrical
Troubleshooting Step 4.
4 Are both the Material and Hot Oil
temperature dials set above the current
temperatures?

Yes, go to Step 4.

No, set the Material temperature according
to the type of material you are using and the
Hot Oil 100°F (37.8°C) above the Material
set point.
5 Does either readout display a -1?
NOTE: This occurs only when there is a
short in the sensor circuit.

Yes, this indicates a short in the circuit.
Check the RTD sensor for water under the
cap causing a short. Also look for worn
wires possibly shorting to frame between
sensor and control box.

No, go to Step 4a.
5a Does either readout display a 1?
NOTE: This occurs only when the sensor
circuit is not completed.

Yes, this indicates a break in one or both of
the sensor wires between the RTD sensor
and the PAKSTAT. Check for broken wires
between senor and PAKSTAT.

No, go to Step 6.
6 Is the circuit breaker tripped?

Yes, reset by pushing in the button that
popped out.

No go to Step 7.
7 Is the fuel level low or empty?

Yes, fill with #2 diesel fuel. Then bleed the
burner, see Table 8-12 Bleeding the Burner.

No, go to Step 8.
Table 8-1 Basic Visual Burner Troubleshooting