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A.O. Smith DB/DW-720-1810 User Manual

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PILOT BURNER LIGHTS BUT MAIN BURNER DOES NOT LIGHT

Correct the situation by consulting

NO

the installation or user’s manual

Does the pilot flame cover 3/8° to 1/2"

on how to adjust pilot flame.

(10 mm to 12 mm) of igniter/sensor rod?

YES

Replace
ignition

NO

NO

module.

Is voltage (24 Vac) across

Does spark stay on for more than 30 seconds

terminals MV and MV/PV?

after the pilot is “proven” (lit)?

YES

Attach
wires

NO

Are the wires securely attached to the main

firmly.

valve operator on the gas control and to
terminals MV and MV/PV on ignition module?

YES

YES

Replace main gas valve.

Ensure the ground wire and igntion cable are
separate from each other (prevents shorting
out).

NO

Replace cable and/or

Are they in good condition (not brittle,

ground wire.

burnt or cracked?

YES

NO

Is the ceramic insulater surrounding the

Replace pilot burner.

igniter/sensor rod in good condition (not
broken or cracked)?

YES

Clean rod or replace

NO

Is the igniter/sensor rod in good condition

pilot burner if necessary.

(not worn, corroded, sooted or damaged)?

YES

Replace ignition module.