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Hot Surface Ignition Models Service Manual
Ignitor Does Not Heat Up and Motor
Does Not Start Within 5 Seconds
Possible Causes External to Heater
Possible Causes Internal to Heater
Circuit Breaker is Tripped
Check for Broken or Frayed Wires
on Power Cord or Extension Cord
If External Thermostat is Used,
Plug Heater Directly Into AC Source
to Isolate Source of Problem
Bad Electrical Connection(s) or
Wired Incorrectly
Blown Fuse on Ignition Control
Assembly
Defective Ignition Control Assembly
1
2
3
TEST PROCEDURE
1 Bad Electrical Connection(s) or Wired Incorrectly
Verify that all connections to the ignition control assem-
bly are secure and wired according to the wiring diagram
on page 23.
OBSERVED FAULT
Checking Fuse
Fuse
Ignitor
Fuse
Clips
2 Blown Fuse on Ignition Control Assembly
Remove fuse cover and inspect fuse. Check for continu-
ity with an ohmmeter. If fuse is open, replace with a fuse
of the same type and rating (GMA-10).
3 Defective Ignition Control Assembly
With motor and ignitor wires disconnected, connect volt-
meter leads to the ignitor terminals. Use the 0 to 200
V.A.C. scale on the voltmeter. Apply power (120V/60Hz)
to the control. The meter should read 120 volts for ten
seconds and then drop to 0 volts. Remove power to con-
trol. Connect meter leads to the motor terminals. Apply
power to control. Meter should read 0 volts for five sec-
onds, 120 volts for 3 to 4 seconds, then drop to 0 volts. If
measurements differ from those described, control is de-
fective and should be replaced.
Motor
Ignitor
Motor
Meter Leads
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