Troubleshooting - FULTON J Series Installation, Operation, Maintenance And Parts Manual

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Problem
Ignition Failure
Flame Failure
(see note )
Note: One of the most common causes of flame failure is dirt/sediment in the oil filter, oil lines, solenoid
valves or nozzle, caused by a new delivery of oil. If the oil tank level is allowed to fall near to the bottom of
the tank it is highly probable that sediment on the bottom of the tank will be disturbed and mixed in with the
new oil delivery, especially if the delivery rate is too fast.
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Cause
1. Oil tank empty
2. Power Supply
3. Ignition Electrodes
4. Transformer
5. UV Detector
6. Loose wire connection
7. Burner Control
8. Oil nozzle clogging
9. Faulty Oil Pump
1. Power Supply
2. Ignition Electrodes
3. Main Air Adjustment
4. UV Scanner
5. Contact open on
air safety switch
6. Scanner wiring
reversed at panel
7. Oil Supply
8. Oil Valve
9. Oil Pump
10. Loss of Oil Prime
J OIL-E-08 2008
Remedy
Refill the oil tank. A slight delay in the re-priming
of the fuel pump may cause the burner
programmer to require resetting before the boiler
operates satisfactorily.
Check fuse or Circuit breaker.
Reset or replace as required.
Check electrodes for carbon build-up, clean if
required. Check settings adjust if required.
Check for cracks in porcelain, if found, replace.
Check voltage between transformer leads at
terminal block to be sure transformer is live.
Check for ignition interference.
Check connections to all components.
Check voltage between pilot terminal and neutral
and ignition terminal and neutral. Check must be
made before control locks out on safety. If no
power, replace control.
Check oil nozzle(s), clean or replace as necessary.
Check to see if oil is being pumped to the boiler
nozzle. Repair or replace as necessary.
Check fuse or Circuit breaker.
Reset or replace as required.
Check electrodes for carbon build-up, clean if
required. Check settings adjust if required.
Check for cracks in porcelain, if found, replace.
Check air adjustment. Air may be blowing flame
away from the UV detector. Open primary air until
fire brushes the furnace wall.
Check for dirt on scanner, clean as required.
Check for proper location of detector.
Adjust to proper setting
Change to correct terminals.
Check oil level in supply tank, ensure it is not
below intake line. Fill tank with oil. Check for
clogged nozzle. Clean or replace. Check oil filter
and replace if necessary.
Check the voltage between oil valve neutral at
terminal block to be sure oil valve is getting power.
Check for clogged strainer or filter. Remove and
clean. Check for slipping or broken coupling.
Tighten or replace.
Check for seized pump shaft. Replace.
Check all lines for possible air leak in intake line
and tighten. Check the intake line is not restricted,
replace.
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