Instructions / Assembly

Troubleshooting
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
5. Heater operates,
but will not shut off
after room
temperature is
attained.
A. Thermostat wiring
defective.
Thermostat lead wires may be shorted together, caused by a nail or staple.
Check by removing thermostat leads from valve terminals.
B. Thermostat location.
Check thermostat location. If on an outside wall, or there is a hole in the wall
behind thermostat, cold air may be coming in contact with the thermostat.
Relocate the thermostat or plug the hole.
C. Defective thermostat.
Verify thermostat temperature reading or replace.
D. Valve stuck open.
Replace valve.
6. Pilot outage.
A. Pilot flame may be
too low or blowing
(high), causing pilot
to drop out.
Adjust pilot flame. Pilot orifice may be plugged
(Check for spider webs or other material).
B. Drafts or drafty areas.
Check for doorway and high air movement areas.
7. Main burner will not
stay on.
A. Blockage in vent pipe.
Checks vent pipe for blockage, such as bird nests, twigs, leaves, etc.
B. Thermostat location.
Check thermostat location - if on an outside wall or there is a hole in wall
behind the thermostat causing cold air to contact the thermostat, relocate the
thermostat or plug the hole.
Check that the vent cap is properly installed, and not placed too far down on
the vent pipe. Cap must be the same manufacturer as the vent.
C. Restriction in vent
system caused by
offsets.
All type "B" vents shall extend in a vertical direction with no more than two
offsets not exceeding 45 degrees. Any angle greater than 45 degrees from
vertical is considered horizontal. Any offsets used should be as far above
the draft hood as possible to allow venting to begin before any restriction is
encountered. The use of too many offsets may also prevent proper venting.
D. Incorrect vent pipe.
Use listed B/W type vent pipe. DO NOT use transite or any other type of
ceramic pipe for venting. DO NOT use single wall pipe. When venting into a
masonry chimney, the chimney must be properly lined and sized for this gas
heater. The use of type "B" or flexible chimney liner is recommended.
E. Loose connections on
the vent safety wiring
harness.
Check the connection on both the switch and the gas valve. Tighten if
necessary.