TROUBLESHOOTING (PRC-36-RF only)
NO SPARK FROM ELECTRODE TO PILOT WHEN PIEZO BUTTON IS TRIGGERED.
A. Check piezo wiring for proper connection.
B. Check position of electrode (1/8” (3 mm) between electrode and pilot). Readjust if necessary.
C. Look for arc below electrode and along electrode wire. Direct metal contact may cause an arc below electrode.
SPARK IGNITOR WILL NOT LIGHT AFTER REPEATED TRIGGERING OF PIEZO BUTTON.
A
. No gas or low gas pressure.
♦ Check remote shut off valves from fireplace. Usually there is a valve near the main. There may be more than (1) valve betwe
en the
fireplace and the main.
♦ Low gas pressure can be caused by several situations such as a bent line, too narrow diameter pipe, or low line pressure. C
onsult with
plumber or gas supplier.
B. No LP in tank.
♦ Check LP (propane) tank. Refill if necessary.
PILOT WILL NOT STAY LIT AFTER CAREFULLY FOLLOWING LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.
A. Check that pilot flame impinges on thermopiles. Clean and / or adjust pilot for maximum flame impingement.
B. Ensure the thermopile connections at gas valve are properly connected. The negative leads (white) must be connected
to the terminals with the one white dot next to them.
CAUTION: THE FOLLOWING MUST BE PERFORMED
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A. Gas control knob not turned to „ON‟.
B. Plugged main burner orifice.
BURNER WILL NOT LIGHT
FREQUENT PILOT OUTAGES
A. Pilot shield not installed.
B. Pilot flame too high or too low, causing pilot safety to drop out.
♦ Clean and adjust flame for maximum flame impingement on thermopiles
.
A. Improper Venturi setting.
♦ Venturi may need to be closed slightly.
B. Improper vent cap installation.
♦ Check for proper vent cap installation.
C. Blockage or vent system leaks.
FLAME BURNS BLUE AND LIFTS OFF BURNER
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