Caution, Troubleshooting guide, Intermittent pilot problem symptoms and diagnosis – Modine Manufacturing BAE User Manual

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3a. Flame sensing circuit failure.

3b. Soot on sensing rod.

3c. Blockage in heat exchanger.

3d. Blockage in main burner

orifice.

3a. Check flame sensing rod,

sensor ceramic, sensor lead
and connections for damage
or loss of continuity; Replace
defective elements.

3b. Clean off soot and adjust

pilot to smaller size.

3c. Clean heat exchanger.

Determine cause and
correct.

3d. Clean or replace orifice.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE REMEDY

4a. Faulty thermostat or

improper heat anticipator
setting.

4b. Defective ignition controller.
4c. Defective gas control.

4a. Check thermostat and

anticipator setting. Replace if
defective.

4b. Replace
4c. Replace.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE REMEDY

3. Effect of pilot operation on safety controls:

POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES

3a. A short pilot flame may cause poor ignition and result in

the controls not opening the combination gas control or
reduce heat on thermocouple to the point where the
automatic controls become inoperative, thereby shutting
off gas supply to main burners. This may result from a
plugged orifice.

3b. Check electrical connection from the thermocouple

element to the safety valve to assure good electrical
contact. Also check location of pilot flame in relation to
thermocouple element.

4. If main burners do not light:

POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES

4a. Check that manual valve on combination gas control is in

ON position.

4b. Be sure pilot is lit, correctly positioned and strong enough

to ignite burner ports.

4c. Check wiring (electrical power supply) to combination gas

control.

4d. If unit is equipped with an ECO (energy cut-off device

located on rear panel of unit) check fuse in ECO and
make sure it has not blown and is operating correctly.
Caution: The ECO fuse should blow only if excessive unit
temperatures are experienced. If fuse is blown make sure
the cause of the unit overheating is found and corrected
before replacing the fuse and placing the unit back into
operation.

4e. If the above does not correct the condition, consult your

local gas company or local Modine representative.

Intermittent Pilot Problem Symptoms and
Diagnosis

1. Pilot will not light or stay lit:

2. Pilot lights, main burner will not light

3. Burner shuts down before thermostat is satisfied.

4. Burner fails to shut off after thermostat is satisfied:

If a qualified service person cannot solve the problem, consult your
local gas company or Modine representative.
When servicing, repairing or replacing parts on these units always
give the complete Model Number (which includes power code and
control code) and Serial Number from the unit rating plate.

See page 28 for Model Number and Serial Number Designations.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

2a. Gas valve in off position.
2b. System in lock-out mode.
2c. Cracked or broken sensor

ceramic.

2d. Defective or loose

connections to flame sensor
or flame sensor lead.

2e. Incorrect gas pressure.

2f. Insufficient current signal

from flame sensor.

2g. Incorrect or loose wiring.
2h. Poor ground to ignition

controller.

2i. No power to ignition

controller or gas valve

2j. Loose limit control

connections or defective
limit.

2k. Defective or plugged gas

valve regulator.

2l. Defective thermostat or

thermostat out of calibration.

2m.Thermostat heat anticipator

incorrectly set.

2n. Defective ignition controller.
2p. Blocked vent safety switch

tripped.

2a. Turn to on position.
2b. Reset system.
2c. Replace sensor.

2d. Correct or replace.

2e. Check and adjsut if

necessary to manufacturer’s
recommendations.

2f. Check current according to

manufacturer’s
recommendations and
replace if necessary.

2g. Check wiring.
2h. Check grounding means.

2i. Check voltage to controller

and gas valve.

2j. Check connections. Replace

limit control if necessary.

2k. Inspect gas valve regulator.

Replace if necessary.

2l. Calibrate thermostat or

replace if necessary.

2m.Check anticipator setting

and correct if necessary.

2n. Replace.
2p. Refer to page 20 for

instructions

CAUTION

Do not attempt to reuse ignition controllers which have been
wet. Replace defective controller.

1a. No spark at ignitor.

1b. Dirty or defective flame

sensor or loose connections
to flame sensor.

1c. Pilot valve electrical

connections loose.

1d. Defective pilot valve.
1e. Poor ground connections.
1f. No power from control

transformer.

1g. Spark not located in pilot gas

stream.

1h. Dirty or plugged pilot orifice.
1i. Pilot line kinked or

obstructed.

1j. Pilot flame too low.

1k. Flame sensor out of position.
1l. Defective ignition controller.

1a. Check connections. Check

for proper spark gap, cracked
or broken electrode ceramic,
blown controller fuse or
brittle, cracked or loose high
tension cable. Check power
exhauster pressure switch.
Replace if defective.

1b. Check milli-ampls of sensor.

Tighten loose connections.
Clean sensor with steel
wool. Replace flame sensor
if necessary.

1c. Tighten connections.

1d. Replace.
1e. Check grounding means.
1f. Check transformer voltage

on secondary side for 25v.

1g. Correct or replace pilot.

1h. Clean or replace.
1i. Correct or replace pilot line.

1j. Check pilot flame and adjust

per valve manufacturer’s
recommendations.

1k. Reposition.
1l. Replace.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE REMEDY

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE REMEDY

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