Acquisitions X-Fire Widescreen Series Installation & User's Instructions - Page 12

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Fire sparks but pilot does not light No gas to fire, check isolators are open.

Pilot lights but then goes out

Fire does not spark at pilot

Fire runs for a time

and then cuts off

Pilot flame shrinks

when fire is on high

Fire smells when first

lit or in use

Pipe work blockage, clean out.

Air not fully purged, re purge supply or wait longer.

Spark earthing to metal work, reset gap correctly.

Blocked pilot, clean out internally.

Severe restriction in gas supply: clear obstruction.

Faulty thermocouple, replace pilot unit.

Blocked pilot, clean out.

Blocked lint gauze, clean.

Hold control knob in for longer.

Check control knob does not foul the control indicator plate.

If the pilot will not stay lit there is a problem with dirt, the

gas supply, or the thermocouple needs replacement.

Modifications are dangerous and can have a serious unseen

effect on safety. NEVER MODIFY OR BEND THE THERMOCOU-

PLE TO MAKE THE PILOT STAY ALIGHT.

HT lead detached, refit.

Check the spark gap (see section 8.2).

Faulty piezo unit, replace.

Debris shorting out electrode, clean.

Spark shorting to metalwork under tray, realign HT lead.

Loose or faulty thermocouple, rectify.

Blocked pilot, clean out.

Dirt or lint in pilot aeration hole or on the lint gauze, clean

thoroughly.

If the pilot will not stay lit there is a problem with dirt, the

gas supply, or the thermocouple needs replacement.

Modifications are dangerous and can have a serious unseen

effect on safety. NEVER MODIFY OR BEND THE THERMOCOU

PLE TO MAKE THE PILOT STAY ALIGHT.

Poor gas flow to fire, check pressure with fire on high.

If pressure is low, remove any restriction in pipework or valve.

Check all isolators are adequately sized and fully open.

Check meter pressure is adequate.

If the pilot will not stay lit there is a problem with dirt, the

gas supply, or the thermocouple needs replacement.

Modifications are dangerous and can have a serious unseen

effect on safety. NEVER MODIFY OR BEND THE THERMOCOU

PLE TO MAKE THE PILOT STAY ALIGHT.

Newness smell from brand new appliance.

Leakage occurring. Carry out leakage test and rectify any

problems.

Combustible materials used in incorrect positions.