GAS BURNERS: TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
DETAILS OF PROBLEM
The apparatus goes into "lock-
out" with the flame (red light
on).
Fault restricted to flame con-
trol device.
The apparatus goes into
"lock-out", gas flows out, but
there is no flame (red light
on).
Fault restricted to ignition
circuit.
The apparatus goes into
"lock-out", gas flows out, but
there is no flame (red light
on).
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1) Disturbance to ionization current
from ignition transformer.
2) Flame sensor (UV cell) ineffi-
cient.
) Flame sensor (UV cell) position
incorrect.
5) Electrical connection cut-off by
flame sensor.
6) Inefficient draught or fumes pas-
sage blocked.
7) Flame disk or combustion heads
dirty or worn.
8) UV cell dirty or greasy.
9) Equipment fault.
1) Fault in ignition circuit.
) Ignition transformer cable di-
scharges to earth.
) Ignition transformer cable discon-
nected.
4) Ignition transformer faulty.
5) The distance between electrode
and earth is incorrect.
6) Isolator dirty, so electrode di-
scharges to earth.
1) air/gas ratio incorrect.
2) Gas pipe has not been properly
bled of air (in the case of first
ignition).
3) The gas pressure is insufficient
or excessive.
4) Air flow between disk and head
too narrow.
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SOLUTION
1) Invert the ignition transformer
power supply (230V side) and
check using an analog micro-
ammeter.
2) Replace flame sensor.
3) Correct the position of the flame
sensor, and then check its effi-
ciency by inserting the analog
micro-ammeter.
5) Restore the connection.
6) Ensure that the boiler fumes
passage and chimney connec-
tion are free.
7) Visually check and replace, if
necessary.
8) Clean carefully.
9) Replace.
1) Check the ignition transformer
power supply (230V) and high
voltage circuit (electrode to earth
or isolator broken under locking
terminal).
) Replace.
) Connect.
4) Replace.
5) Position at the correct distan-
ce.
6) Clean or replace isolator and
electrode.
1) Correct the air/gas ratio (there
is probably too much air or very
little gas).
2) Bleed the gas pipe again, taking
great care.
3) Check the maximum gas pressu-
re value at the time of ignition
(use a water pressure gauge, if
possible).
4) Adjust the disk/head opening.