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Viii. trouble shooting, Electronic ignition (gc150e) – Heatiator Heatilator Fireplace GC150 User Manual

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GC150 SERIES DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE

VIII. TROUBLE SHOOTING

ELECTRONIC IGNITION (GC150E)

B. Plugged burner orifice.

C. Wall switch defective.

D. No Power

A. A normal result of gas

combustion.

A. A normal result during

the first 20 minutes of
burning.

B. Improper air mixture.

1. Spark ignitor will

not light burner
after repeated
attempts.

2. Burner will not

stay lit.

3. With valve and

wall switch in
“ON” position,
no gas to burner.

4. Glass doors fog

up.

5. Blue flames.

Problem

Cause

Corrective Action

Check for loose connections on electrode and ignitor. Refer
to the wiring diagram on page 13 for assistance.

Check for spark. If electrode connection is correct and there
is no spark, replace ignitor.

Spark should be extending approx. 3/16" to ground wire.
See Figure 42. Adjust gap to give proper spark. Remove
hands from electrode before attempting.

Check burner flame. See Figure 41. Adjust ignitor if neces-
sary.

Be sure ignitor is secured tight into bracket and bracket is
secured tightly to the unit.

Be sure wiring connections are tight throughout system,
including high limit switch.

Check that wiring is grounded as shown in Figure 19.

Check all gas valves leading to appliance. Turn to the “ON”
position. Check for 24 volt power off secondary on the trans-
former.
Check burner orifice; remove blockage.

Check continuity.

Check 110VAC supply (Fuses/Breaker)

No action is necessary. After the fireplace has warmed up,
the glass will clear.

No action is necessary. Flames will begin to turn more yel-
lowish after about 20 minutes of burning. If blue flames per-
sist, check air shutter setting and check log and embers are
positioned correctly.

Check air shutter setting.

A. Defective ignitor; loose

wire.

B. Misaligned electrode at

ignitor.

A. Defective ignitor.

B. No ground.

A. Manual on/off valve(s)

shut off.