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APPENDIX TWO
FUNCTION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
F.
Motor turns to main
gas and pilot stays
lit.
Magnet
unit
drops
(audible
sound)
No
Yes
No
Resistance in thermocouple circuit too
high.
Check thermocouple circuit.
Not enough heat on thermocouple.
Check position of pilot to thermocouple.
Check the stability and intensity of pilot flame.
Ensure the proper restrictor is installed.
Ensure that the pilot flame is properly
adjusted.
Possible cold start
Low voltage from thermocouple.
Replace thermocouple. Do not over tighten -
hand tight plus 1/4 turn
maximum
.
No gas (magnet unit drops after 30
second audible count.)
Check gas supply.
Ignition sequence stops.
No reaction to
remote
command.
Reset system, see the installation manual or
the label on the receiver.
Do not coil the ignition cable.
Element4 ‘140’ models
ONLY:
Pilot flame
under hearth panel not establishing.
Remove hearth panel and glass and check
for proper pilot operation. If pilot establishes
with panel off then install panel and glass
and adjust pilot flame (hi/lo) for best
operation.
Broken receiver
Ensure powered/unpowered receiver allows
manual operation.
No
(continued)
Short between interrupter block and TC-
cable.
Check connection to interrupter block.
Electronic measuring amplifier defective.
Replace the receiver.
E.
Sparking stops after
pilot is lit.
No
Yes
TC- and SW-cable reversed.
Check cable connection between receiver
and interrupter block.
Magnet unit not operating properly.
Replace gas valve.
Short between interrupter and SW cable.
Check interrupter block connection.
No gas (magnet unit drops after 30 second
audible count.)
Check gas supply.
Spark not lighting the pilot.
Check spark is crossing pilot orifice.
D.
Pilot lit.
No
Yes
