Trouble shooting – Enviro EG28 DV User Manual

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Trouble Shooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Spark will not light the

pilot after repeatedly

pressing the spark ignitor

Defective piezo ignitor.

• Check connections to ignitor.

• If ignitor connections are good but there is no spark;

replace ignitor.

Broken spark electrode.

• Check for broken ceramic insulation.

• Replace electrode if broken.

Misaligned spark electrode. • If spark is not arcing from electrode to pilot - adjust

by loosening the screws on the pilot base. Adjust

away from burner and retighten.

Pilot will not remain lit

Problem with thermocouple

circuit.

• Check for proper connection of the thermocouple to

the rear of the valve. If loose, tighten lightly.

• Check pilot for full flame impingement around

thermocouple. If flame is too small, check gas

pressure, adjust pilot rate screw, check pilot head for

damage or blockage.

• Check thermocouple voltage at rear of valve. It must

be greater than 5 mV. If low, replace thermocouple.

Air in gas line (pilot dies

while knob is depressed).

• Bleed line.

• Check gas line pressure.

• Contact dealer.

Burners will not remain

lit

Problem with thermopile

circuit.

• Check gas line pressure .

• Check for flame impingement on thermopile. If low,

see “Pilot will not remain lit”.

• Check thermopile for minimum of 200 mV when

burner is switched on.

• Check wiring to thermostat for breaks.

Flame lifting

Leak in vent pipe.

• Check for leaks in vent connections.

Improper vent

configuration.

• Check vent configuration with manual.

Terminal may be

recirculating flue gases.

• Check to see if the terminal is on correctly.

• May need to install high wind termination cap.

• Contact dealer.

Glass fogs up

Normal Condition: after the appliance warms up the glass will clear.

**Due to additives in gas, glass may get hazy during operation** Clean as needed.

Blue Flames

Normal during start up: flames will yellow as the fireplace heats up.

Flames are burning

“dirty” or sooting

Flame impingement

• Check log positioning.

• See also “Burners will not remain lit.”

Flame goes out / comes

on frequently during a

short period of time.

Defective rocker switch.

• Check rocker switch connections.

• Replace switch if necessary.

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