Fulton Classic ICX or FB-F Vertical Tubeless Boilers (Steam) Oil Fired - Manual (Page 44)

Maintenance
Troubleshooting
a) The following trouble shooting
guide will assist in the diagnosis and
the correction of minor field prob-
lems. It contains instructions and
information necessary to locate and
isolate possible troubles which
occur during normal operation. It
should be used in conjunction with
the unit wiring diagram and the
component literature provided in
Section 7 of this manual.
b) The following lists cover the
most common troubles that may
occur on the Fulton oil fired boilers.
Refer to left hand column of the
chart to locate the problem.
Determine which cause, listed in the
center column, that represents the
problem by performing the correc-
tive action as listed in the right hand
column titled “REMEDY”.
Troubleshooting Oil-Fired Boilers
Problem Cause Remedy
Ignition Failure 1. Power Supply Check fuse or circuit breaker. Reset or
replace, as necessary.
2. Ignition Electrodes Check electrodes for carbon buildup and
clean if necessary. Check for proper adjustment. Readjust
if necessary. Check for cracks in porcelain. If found,replace.
3. Transformer Check voltage between transformer leads at
terminal block to be sure transformer is being powered.
4. Cad Cell/UV Scanner Check for ignition interference.
5. Flame Safeguard/Burner Check voltage between pilot terminal neutral and
Control ignition terminal neutral. Check must be made before
control locks out on safety. If no power, replace control.
(See component data section in instruction manual.)
6. Oil Nozzle Clogging Check oil nozzle(s) and clean or replace as
necessary.
7. No Oil Check to be sure there is oil in the tank.
8. Faulty Oil Pump Check to see if oil is being pumped to the boiler
nozzle. Repair or replace as necessary.
Flame Failure 1. Oil Supply Check oil level in supply tank to be sure it is not
below intake line. Fill tank with oil. Check for
clogged nozzle. Clean or replace. Check oil filter and
replace if necessary.
2. Ignition Electrodes Check electrodes for carbon buildup and clean
if necessary. Check for proper adjustment.
Readjust if necessary. Check for cracks in
porcelain; if found, replace.
3. Primary Air Adjustment Check air adjustment. Air may be blowing flame
away from flame sensor.
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