Troubleshooting guide
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13 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 
Problem  Probable Cause  Corrective Action 
Starting or Pre-purge 
Failure 
Power Supply 
Check fuse and/or circuit breaker. Check voltage at 
120/24V step-down transformer. 
On-Off Switch  Check if On-Off switch is lighted 
Temperature Control 
Check that the operating temperature control is set 
higher than the temperature of the boiler. 
Flame Safeguard Control 
Check for bad ground or bad control. Replace if 
necessary. 
Remote enable/disable open 
Enable boiler or place jumper between terminals 
R1-R2. 
Combustion Air blower 
Check if fan connection terminals on flame control 
is closed 
Check for 24V at field access terminal C2. Remote 
interlock may be open. 
Fan VFD may be defective. Verify proper voltage. 
Air-proving Switch 
Check switch contacts are closed. 
Check for 24V at the NOW side of air switch 
Check for 24V at the common side of air switch 
Check for proper blower pressure setting – adjust if 
required. Air switch may be defective. 
Blocked Filter Switch 
Check for 24V at the N.C. side of the blocked filter 
switch. Replace filter or switch as required. 
Flame Control Pressure Switch  Check for 24V at the pressure switch terminal. 
Loose Wire Connections  Check connections to all components 
Flame Failure 
Power Supply 
Check fuse and/or circuit breaker. Check voltage at 
120/24V step-down transformer. 
Flame Safeguard Control 
Check for bad ground or bad control. Replace if 
necessary. 
Hot Surface Igniter 
Check amp draw during heat-up. Replace if amps 
greater than 3.1A. Check for overheating condition 
due to damaged refractory around igniter. 
Air-proving Switch  Check if switch is bouncing. Adjust or replace. 
Gas Pressure 
Check for proper inlet static and dynamic gas 
pressure. 
Combustion 
Inadequate flame signal may result from improper 
combustion. Adjust to proper CO2 levels at low fire. 
Grounding 
Check for proper ground from flame control to 
burner housing. 
Safety Limits 
Check all safety limits for fault condition and correct 
as required. 










