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CONDITION 3A - BOILER SHORT CYCLES BUT AUTOMATICALLY RESTARTS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
VERIFICATION
SOLUTION
Recirculation of Exhaust
Visually check air inlet terminal(s) for
If there is recirculation, temporarily
at Inlet Terminals
exhaust recirculation (vapor path).
extend exhaust vent. If this
eliminates problem, proceed with
NOTE: On thru-the-wall installations
permanent fix.
the exhaust should extend a
minimum 12" beyond the inlet
If no recirculation proceed with
terminal.
trouble shooting procedures.
Recirculation of Exhaust -
Turn Rocker Switch & Gas Valve top
(1) If valve discs have torn edges or
Internal
knob to OFF. Remove lid from Air
holes - replace discs.
Cushion Chamber (ACC). On
(2) If foreign particles are between
AM-100 & -150 remove the fan
valve plate & valve retaining
assembly. Remove the gas
plate, remove them.
Cushion Chamber (GCC) & check
(3) If valve discs are missing, replace
the bottom of the valve plate. GCC
them.
valve discs must move freely and not
(4) If valve discs are “wrinkled” and
bind.
stiff - replace them and check
condensate drain and exhaust
line for partial blockage.
Check GCC gasket for crimps or
If crimps, carbon trails, replace
carbon trails.
gasket following instructions with
replacement.
If ok, proceed with verification.
Recirculation of Exhaust -
With GCC removed, remove
If O-ring has burned, hardened or
Internal
combustion chamber inlet (flame
has decomposed sections, check
(AM-300 Only)
trap assembly). Check if O-ring
adjoining chamber and chamber
between Combustion Chamber &
inlet surfaces for obstructions which
inlet is intact. Check mating surfaces
may prevent flush mating of the two
of inlet and combustion chamber.
surfaces. Remove any obstructions,
These must be clean and free of
clean O-ring groove and replace
debris before re-assembly.
O-ring. (See “Procedures” section).
If O-ring is ok proceed with trouble-
shooting procedures.
Flame Trap (LP Boilers)
With GCC removed, check that
If any problems are evident, correct
(AM-100 & -150 Only)
flame trap seats properly (no
or replace the flame trap. If in doubt,
movement or rocking). Corrugated
replace flame trap and run boiler to
strips should be flush with flange
see if problem is corrected.
face (not coned) and show no
signs of “burn by” (no gaps/spaces).
If ok, proceed with checkout.