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Table 32. General Troubleshooting
Symptom
Probable Cause
Remedy
C . Pilot lights
but main
valve will not
open
1 . Manual valve not open
Open manual valve
2 . Main valve not operating
a . Defective valve
If 24V power is available at valve connections and valve remains closed,
replace valve
b . Loose wire connections
Check and tighten all wiring connections
3 . Ignition control does not power main valve
a . Loose wire connections
Check and tighten all wiring connections
b . Flame sensor grounded, pilot lights, and
spark continues
Ensure that flame sensor lead is not grounded and that insulation or ceramic
is not cracked; replace as required
c . Incorrect gas pressure
Measure and Adjust Manifold (Outlet) Gas
section)
d . Cracked ceramic at sensor
Replace sensor
e . Faulty ignition controller
If all checks listed in
Spark Ignition System Maintenance
no other cause, replace ignition controller (do not attempt to repair ignition
controller, which has no field-replaceable parts)
f . Poor microamp signal
Adjust pilot regulator
D . Insufficient
heat with
heater
operating
1 . Dirty filters in blower system
Clean or replace filters
2 . Incorrect manifold pressure
Check manifold pressure (refer to
Measure and Adjust Manifold (Outlet)
section)
3 . Limit control cycling on
Check air throughput
4 . Improper thermostat location or adjustment Refer to thermostat manufacturer’s instructions
5 . Belt slipping on blower
Checking and Adjusting Belt Tension
section)
6 . Fan control improperly wired
Ensure that wiring connections are in accordance with wiring diagram
7 . Defective fan control
Replace fan control
8 . Blower set for too low temperature rise
Decrease blower speed (refer to
section) or
increase static pressure
E . Cold air
at startup
or during
operation
1 . Fan control improperly wired
Ensure that wiring connections are in accordance with wiring diagram
2 . Defective fan control
Replace fan control
3 . Incorrect manifold pressure
Check manifold pressure (refer to
Measure and Adjust Manifold (Outlet)
section)
4 . Blower set for too low temperature rise
Decrease blower speed (refer to
section) or
increase static pressure
F . Motor will
not run
1 . Circuit open
Check wiring and connections
2 . Inoperative fan control
Replace fan control
3 . Fan control improperly wired
Ensure that wiring connections are in accordance with wiring diagram
4 . Inoperative contactor
Replace contactor
5 . Defective motor
Replace motor
G . Motor
turns ON and
OFF while
burner is
operating
1 . Fan control heater element improperly
wired
Ensure that wiring connections are in accordance with wiring diagram
2 . Defective fan control
Replace fan control
3 . Motor overload device cycling
Verify motor load against motor rating plate
Replace motor or overload device
4 . Three-phase motor rotating in opposite
direction
Interchange two legs of supply connections
H . Motor
cuts out on
overload
1 . Improper motor pulley adjustment
Ensure that motor pulley is properly-adjusted (refer to
2 . Improper static pressure on duct system
Adjust dampers in duct system
3 . Low voltage
Check power supply
TROUBLESHOOTING—CONTINUED