Heatilator CB4236IR Owner's Manual page 33

Symptom
3. Pilot lights but continues
to spark, and main burner
will not ignite. (If the pilot
continues to spark after
the pilot fl ame has been
lit, fl ame rectifi cation has
not occurred.)
4. Pilot sparks, but pilot will
not light.
Possible Causes
A. A shorted or loose
connection in sensor rod.
B. Poor fl ame rectifi cation or
contaminated sensor rod.
C. Module is not grounded.
D. Damaged pilot assembly
or dirty sensor rod.
E. Faulty module.
A. Correct gas supply.
B. Ignitor gap is too large.
C. Module is not grounded.
D. Module voltage output/
valve/pilot solenoid ohms
readings.
Heatilator • Caliber BV Series • 4040-262 Rev F • 05/07
Corrective Actions
Verify all connections to wiring diagram in manual. Verify connections
underneath pilot assembly are tight. Verify connections are not grounding out
to metal chassis, pilot burner, pilot enclosure or screen if present, or any other
metal object.
Verify fl ame is engulfi ng sensor rod. If the pilot assembly does not have a
ground strap, consider installing one to increase fl ame rectifi cation. Verify
correct pilot orifi ce is installed and inlet gas specifi cations are met. Flame
carries rectifi cation current, not the gas. If fl ame lifts from pilot hood, the
circuit is broken. A wrong orifi ce or too high an inlet pressure can cause pilot
fl ame to lift. The sensor rod may be contaminated. Clean sensor rod with
emery cloth.
Verify that module is securely grounded to metal chassis of appliance. Verify
that the wire harness is fi rmly connected to module.
Verify that ceramic insulator around the sensor rod is not cracked, damaged,
or loose. Verify connection from sensor rod to white sensor wire. Clean
sensor rod with emery cloth to remove any contaminants that may have
accumulated on sensor rod. Verify continuity with a multimeter with ohms set
at lowest range.
Turn ON/OFF rocker switch or wall switch to OFF position. Remove ignitor
wire "I" from module. Place ON/OFF rocker switch or wall switch in ON
position. Hold ground wire about 3/16 in. away from "I" terminal on module. If
there is no spark at "I" terminal, module must be replaced. If there is a spark
at "I" terminal, module is fi ne. Inspect pilot assembly for shorted sparker wire
or cracked insulator around electrode.
Verify that incoming gas line ball valve is "open". Verify that inlet pressure
reading is within acceptable limits, inlet pressure must not exceed 14 in. w.c.
Verify that spark gap from ignitor to pilot hood is .17 in. or 1/8 in.
Verify module is securely grounded to metal chassis of appliance.
Verify battery voltage is at least 2.7 volts. Replace batteries if voltage is below
2.7.
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