Troubleshooting Chart - ProFitter LPFA40PF Operating Instructions & Parts Manual

ProFitter Operating Instructions & Parts Manual
TM
ProFitter
Heater

Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom
1. Control dial is off
and the unit is ticking/
E
clicking.
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G 2. The unit is clicking/
ticking while the
L
heater is lit.
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3. Fan does not
S
turn when electrical
H
connection is made
4. Heater will not fire
5. Heater quits while
running
Always be sure to follow proper maintenance procedures, by cleaning the heater once per month during regular
usage, and check spark gap at least once per season.
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Possible Cause(s)
1. This is normal. This heater uses a continuous spark
ignition system. This unit will continue to make a
clicking/ticking sound at all times before ignition,
after ignition and during operation, regardless of
valve knob positioning.
1. This is normal. This heater uses a continuous spark
ignition system. This unit will continue to make a
clicking/ticking sound at all times before ignition,
after ignition and during operation, regardless of
valve knob positioning.
1. No electric power to heater
2. Fan blade contacts inside of heater housing
3. Fan blade(s) bent
4. Fan motor defective
1. No spark at igniter
2. Improper spark gap
3. Bad electrode
1. Internal temperature too high causing limit switch to
shut down operation
2. Damaged control valve
3. Dust or debris build-up inside of heater
LPFA40PF, RMC-FA60PF, RMC-FA125PF, RMC-FA150PF
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
Corrective Action
1. No corrective action is needed.
1. No corrective action is needed.
1. Check current to electric outlet. If voltage is correct, check
power cord and extension cord
for cuts and breaks
2. Be sure that housing is not damaged. Make sure there are no
obstructions to the fan
3. Straighten blade(s) to match others
4. Replace motor
1. Check igniter wire. Reattach or tighten if loose. Check spark
module. Replace if necessary. Check
all electrical components
2. Set gap to .016" (.011" model 3VE58C)
3. Replace spark plug
1. If the heaters output is restricted, internal tem pera ture
becomes too high. Move heater away
from any obstructions
2. Replace control valve
3. Clean inside of heater
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