Troubleshooting guide
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9.  Flame Safeguard LED Diagnostic Indicator - If the Fenwal Flame Safeguard Control at any time during the 
operating sequence senses an improper operating state and locks out, the diagnostic red LED located on the 
control board will flash to indicate one of the following conditions exist: 
12 INITIAL STARTUP 
12.1  Initial Startup Requirements 
Installation should be complete prior to performing initial startup; and the startup must be complete prior to placing 
the boiler into service. Starting the boiler without proper piping, combustion air, venting or electrical systems can be 
dangerous and may void the product warranty. The following startup instructions should be followed precisely in 
order to achieve safe and efficient operation to assure trouble-free service life. 
WARNING: Start-up must be performed by a qualified technician. The Start-up Forms is included with each 
product and must be furnished to the manufacture to register the warranty. Copies are available at 
www.riversidehydronics.com. Failure to comply can cause property damage, personal injury and exposure 
to hazardous materials or death. 
WARNING: Turn off all power to the boiler when servicing or accessing the blower drive. The blower drive 
still has power when appliance switch is off. Failure to turn off all power to the boiler can cause personal 
injury, property damage or death. 
12.2  Tools and Instrumentation Required 
•  Stack Temperature Gauge 
•  Stack Draft Gauge 
•  Electronic Combustion Analyzer 
•  Manometer for checking gas pressure (2 minimum) 
•  AC/DC Multi-meter (with 20,000 OHM/Volt rating) 
•  Amp Meter 
•  Normal Hand Tools 
12.3 Resources  
•  Product Installation & Maintenance Manuals  
•  Start-up Report with instructions 
•  Local, State, & Federal Codes 
•  Toll Free 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-433-5654 
12.4  On Site Considerations  
•  Electrical Supply in accordance with Nameplate Rating 
•  Uncontaminated Combustion Air 
•  Adequate Fuel Supply 
•  Treated Water Supply (Boilers) 
•  Consistent Draft 
LED INDICATION   FAULT MODE  
On  Normal Operation 
OFF  Internal Control Failure – check power 
1 Flash  Airflow Fault 
2 Flashes  Erroneous Flame Signal  
3 Flashes  Ignition Lockout 
4 Flashes  Hot Surface Igniter Fault 
5 Flashes  Low Voltage (24 VAC) 
6 Flashes  Valve Relay Problem 










