Introduction; Troubleshooting Flowchart - Travis Industries Spirit 300 GS Service Manual

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Flowchart

Travis Industries

Introduction

Flowchart
Does the
igniter spark?
Yes
Does the pilot
ignite with the
gas control
knob in?
Yes
Does the pilot stay
lit when the gas
control knob is
released?
Yes
Does the main
burner turn on?
Yes
Does the flame
look correct?
Yes
Does the main
burner shut off
unexpectedly?
Yes
Does the
blower work
correctly?
Gas T-Shoot Guide
Possible Causes
Piezo wire loose or damaged (pg. 2-1)
Spark electrode too far from pilot hood (pg. 2-1)
No Piezo not grounded (pg. 2-1)
Electrode has a cracked base (pg. 2-2)
Piezo defective (pg. 2-2)
Gas line not purged (pg. 2-2)
Propane tank empty (pg. 2-2)
No
Gas supply turned off (pg. 2-3)
Pilot tube/orifice blocked (pg. 2-3)
Gas control knob not held down long enough (30 seconds)
Millivolt production inadequate
Pilot circuit faulty
No
Spill switch circuit faulty (pg. 2-5)
B-Vents Only
EPU defective (pg. 2-6)
Gas control knob turned to ÒPILOTÓ (turn to ÒONÓ)
On/Off switch, thermostat, or remote control off (turn ÒONÓ)
No
Millivolt production inadequate
Burner electrical circuit faulty (remote, thermostat, etc.) (pg. 2-7)
Head Coil Defective (pg. 2-8)
Flame is blue for first 15 minutes (This is normal)
Flame height may be adjusted too low (Adjust higher)
Incorrect air shutter setting (pg. 2-8)
DVÕs Only Incorrect Restrictor Position (pg. 2-9)
No
Logs placed incorrectly (pg. 2-9)
Burner pan holes may be clogged (pg. 2-9)
Gas pressure incorrect (propane running empty) (pg. 2-10)
Orifice may be obstructed (pg. 2-11)
B-Vents Only
Vent not drafting/Negative pressure (pg. 2-12)
DVÕs Only
Pilot lifting off of thermocouple (pg. 2-13)
No
B-Vents Only Spill switch circuit faulty (pg. 2-5)
Remote Thermostat Faulty (pg. 2-14)
Blower starts when heater is hot (15 min. - This is Normal)
Blower knob is in ÒOFFÓ position (Turn blower knob ÒONÓ)
Heater unplugged or breaker ÒOFFÓ (Check Outlet & Breaker)
No
Blower circuit may be faulty (pg. 2-15)
Blower is defective (pg. 2-16)
1 - 1
Pilot needs adjustment
(pg. 2-3)
Thermocouple Defective
(pg. 2-4)
Pilot needs adjustment
(pg. 2-3)
Thermopile Defective
(pg. 2-6)
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