Troubleshooting - Vulcan-Hart SX Series Installation & Operation Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
The pilot flame can't be ignited
The pilot flame can't be ignited
The pilot flame can't be ignited
The pilot flame can't be ignited
The pilot flame can't be ignited
Problem
The pilot flame is on but the
main burner can't be ignited
The pilot flame is on but the
main burner can't be ignited
The pilot flame is on but the
main burner can't be ignited
Problem
It has a light-back sound when
the gas supply is turned off
It has a light-back sound when
the gas supply is turned off
It has a light-back sound when
the gas supply is turned off
It has a light-back sound when
the gas supply is turned off
Problem
It has a yellow flame and
black smoke
It has a yellow flame and
black smoke
It has a yellow flame and
black smoke
It has a yellow flame and
black smoke
It has a yellow flame and
black smoke
Possible Causes
The gas pressure is too low
The nozzle is clogged
Connection of the thermocouple is
loose
The thermocouple is defective
The gas control valve is
malfunctioning
Possible Causes
The gas pressure is too low
The main burner nozzle is clogged
The gas control valve is defective
Possible Causes
Wrong orifice size for the gas supply
The damper is too open
Gas pressure too low
Gas pressure too low
Possible Causes
Wrong orifice size for the gas supply
The damper is closed too far
Running out of gas/propane
High elevation
Bad air/gas mixture
Solution
Adjust the relieve valve to
increase pressure
Unclog the nozzle
Tighten the thermocouple
Replace the thermocouple
Replace the gas control valve
Solution
Adjust the relieve valve to
increase pressure
Unclog the nozzle
Replace the gas control valve
Solution
Install proper orifice
Adjust the damper
Increase the gas pressure
Increase the gas pressure
Solution
Install proper orifice
Adjust the damper
Replace tank/increase gas
Install proper orifices for
elevation
Increase air flow/gas to the unit