Operating instructions

MAINTENANCE
980076 08/26/034-18
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Flow switch is not energized.
The switch is energized when
the wand valve is open.
Test, if necessary, replace.
Defective, burner switch. Test. If necessary, replace.
Defective temperature control
microswitch, causing the
burner to stay OFF.
Test. If necessary, replace.
Defective temperature control. Test. If necessary, replace.
Defective burner solenoid. Replace could in solenoid or replace
solenoid.
Burner will not light, with you unit
running, controls ON, and ignition
spark present, the burner fails to
ignite.
Loose or broken wire, either
the ground wire from the
solenoid or the hot lead going
from the master switch through
the temperature control,
burner switch, and micro to the
solenoid.
Locate loose or broken wire and repair
or replace.
Defective temperature control. Test, if defective, replace.Burner will not shut off, with your unit
running, the burner will not shut off
when the wand valve is closed.
Defective burner solenoid. Test, if defective, replace coil in
solenoid or replace solenoid.
Burning improper fuel oil. Drain and flush fuel tank. Refill tank
with recommended oil. Refer to Fuel
Requirements in the manual.
Plugged oil burner nozzle. Clean nozzle.
Do NOT use wire to clean the orifice!
Take the nozzle apart and use air
pressure to remove blockage. If
necessary, replace nozzle.
Improper electrode setting. Test, if defective, replace.
Solenoid does not shut off
completely, allowing oil to drip
in combustion cone.
Test. If defective, replace.
Burner ignition is radical. Each time
that the burner ignites, the ignition is
not smooth or quiet and smoke comes
form the exhaust stack.
Improper spark from the
magneto. The spark should be
strong and continuous.
Repair magneto. If defective, replace.