FMI VSGF36NRC - Manual (Page 27)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
ODS/pilot lights but flame
goes out when control knob
is released.
1. Control knob not fully
pressed in.
2. Control knob not pressed in
long enough.
3. Equipment shutoff valve not
fully open.
4. Pilot flame not touching
thermocouple, which allows
thermocouple to cool, caus-
ing pilot flame to go out. This
problem could be caused by
one or both of the following:
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged
ODS/pilot
5. Thermocouple connection
loose at control valve.
6. Thermocouple damaged.
7. Control valve damaged.
8. Safety interlock system has
been triggered.
1. Press in control knob fully.
2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep
control knob pressed in 30
seconds.
3. Fully open equipment shut-
off valve.
4. A) Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company.
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see
Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 25) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly .
5. Hand tighten until snug, then
tighten 1/4 turn more.
6. Replace pilot assembly.
7. Replace control valve.
8. Wait one minute for safety
interlock system to reset.
Repeat ignition operation.
Burner does not light after
ODS/pilot is lit.
1. Inlet gas pressure is too
low.
2. Burner orifice(s) clogged.
3. Thermopile leads disconnect-
ed or improperly connected.
4. Burner will not come on in
remote position.
5. Wire disconnected from gas
control.
1. Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company.
2. Clean burner(s) (see
Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 25) or replace burner
orifice(s).
3. Reconnect leads (see Wir-
ing Diagram, page 30).
4. Replace battery in transmit-
ter and receiver.
5. See Wiring Diagram, page 30.
Delayed ignition of one or both
burners.
1. Manifold pressure is too
low.
2. Burner orifice(s) clogged.
3. Mislocated crossover
tube.
1. Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company.
2. Clean burner(s) (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 25)
or replace burner orifice(s).
3. Contact qualified service
person.
Burner backfiring during com-
bustion.
1. Burner orifice is clogged or
damaged.
2. Damaged burner.
3. Gas regulator defective.
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 25)
or replace burner orifice(s).
2. Replace damaged burner.
3. Replace gas regulator.