FMI FVFM27NR Gas Heater User Manual


 
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121353-01H 25
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ODS/pilot lights but flame
goes out when control knob
is released
Burner does not light after
ODS/pilot is lit
Delayed ignition burner
Burner backring during com-
bustion
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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 ame 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
1. Burner orice clogged
2. Inlet gas pressure is too
low
3. Thermopile leads discon-
nected or improperly con-
nected
4. Burners will not come on in
remote position
1. Manifold pressure is too
low
2. Burner orice clogged
1. Burner orice is clogged or
damaged
2. Damaged burner
3. Gas regulator defective
REMEDY
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 23) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
5. Hand tighten until snug,
then tighten 1/4 turn more
6. Replace pilot assembly
7. Replace control valve
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 23)
or replace burner orice
2. Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company
3. Reconnect leads (see Wir-
ing Diagram, page 24)
4. Replace battery in transmit-
ter and receiver
1. Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 23)
or replace burner orice
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 23)
or replace burner orice
2. Replace damaged burner
3. Replace gas control
TROUbLESHOOTING
Continued