Troubleshooting, cont'd.
Troubleshooting Test C - Burner Ignites But Does Not
Maintain Flame
1. Perform the "Diagnostic Pre-Checks."
2. Go to the flow chart below.
0 milli-volts on
both terminals.
Replace
thermocouple.
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Burner ignites but does not maintain flame.
Is the main gas
Is gas control
supply valve
set to the
open?
OFF position?
YES
NO
Set gas control
Open main gas
to LO, MED, or
supply valve.
HI posiiton.
Check for voltage (milli-volts)
at terminals of interrupter.
15 - 30 milli-volts
10 - 15 milli-volts
on one terminal,
on both
0 milli-volts
terminals.
on the other.
Replace
Replace
gas control.
thermocouple.
Is exhaust vent
unobstructed?
NO
YES
YES
Remove
obstruction from
exhaust vent.
Is tip of
thermocouple in
flame & clean?
YES
NO
Adjust or clean
thermocouple.
16 - 30 milli-volts
on both
terminals.
Replace
gas control.
15
Is propane gas
pressure
2.6 - 2.7 kPa?
NO
YES
NO
Correct propane
gas pressure.
Is propane gas
at tap tee
10.5 -11.5 inches
YES
water column.?
NO
Replace
thermostat.
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