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Troubleshooting
SG Manual
No.
System
Cause
Correction
1
No Ignition
Electrode is grounded. Porcelain is cracked.
Replace
(lack of spark)
Improperly positioned electrode
Recheck dimensions
Loose ignition wire connection
Reconnect or tighten
Defective ignition transformer
Check transformer, replace
2
No Ignition
Lack of fuel, no gas pressure, closed fuel valve
Check fuel supply and valves
(spark, no flame)
No voltage to gas valve
Check electrical connections
Defective gas valve
Replace
Improperly positioned electrodes
Recheck dimensions
Too much combustion air flow
Check air damper position
3
Flame not detected
Scanner tube dirty or wet
Clean scanner tube / scanner
(Flame present)
Scanner or amplifier faulty
Replace
Incorrect gas pressure
Readjust pressure
Combustion air flow rate too high
Readjust damper
4
Burner stays at low fire
Manual pot in low fire position (low fire hold)
Readjust to high fire position
Manual-auto switch or low fire hold switch in wrong position
Change position of switch
Modulating Control or Lo-Hi-Lo Control
Check wiring or replace
Loose linkage
Readjust and tighten
Binding linkage or valve
Readjust or replace
5
Burner shuts down
Loose electrical connection
Check and tighten connections
during operation
Loss of fuel supply
Replenish fuel supply
Limit switch breaks (opens)
Readjust limit switch
6
Burner does not start
Main disconnect switch is open
Close switch
Loose electrical connection
Check electrical connections
Operating controls are tripped
Check and reset operating limits
High or low fuel pressure
Check fuel supply - reset switches
7
High CO at low fire
Improper excess air level
Readjust excess air
Input too low for burner components
Check input, compare to rating label
G. TROUBLESHOOTING
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