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JR
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Topic: furnace not lighting/co detector Posted: 12 Dec 2021 at 8:43am |
Thanks for the Bryant RV link looks like it has some phenomenal information and with a little persistence much can be resolved.
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Jay
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6290 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 Dec 2021 at 9:52pm |
Congratulations on being persistent and figuring this out. I'm going to bookmark those guides.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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texastreehugger
Newbie Joined: 09 Oct 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 Dec 2021 at 7:46pm |
Well, it is working again. Dumb luck, idiotic persistence? I hadn't found the on/off switch previously, which enabled more rapid on/off tests than using the tstat. (thanks to bryant rv guides) I disconnected several leads, took out the electrode, tapped on the gas valve, etc.to no avail, although I did notice some change in the operation (it was running the fan longer, for example). Then I started messing around with the stereo, which led to me pulling fuses so I decided to pull the furnace fuse. I had pretty much given up but I gave it one more try. I heard a distinct click after the purge cycle and voila, ignition! Seems to work correctly, but i will keep checking over the next few days. I'm guessing at this point but maybe tapping the valve or resetting the fuse unstuck the gas valve. Thanks for all the advice!
I found the bryant rv guides here. http://bryantrv.com/docs.html#google_vignette |
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StephenH
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Dec 2021 at 11:53am |
Sometimes, that is the best option. I hoe you get it resolved without too much wasted time and expense.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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texastreehugger
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 07 Dec 2021 at 10:26pm |
I definitely have propane. (Being a newbie I took the tank to get it topped off before our first outing, it turned out to be full!) I have been running the stove as that worked to get the fridge to light (learned that trick on this forum). I've vacuumed and blown out all the webs and debris I could see without taking the unit out. I started to take off the outside plate to see if there's obstruction there, but it seems like it is getting good flow, it sends the sail switch, then shuts off. I also didn't want to have to reseal it unless I had to. I will see if I have time to try the troubleshooting info I found, but I have a service call scheduled as I'm needing it solved for an upcoming trip.
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john in idaho
Senior Member Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Location: Eagle Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 611 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 07 Dec 2021 at 7:53am |
Look with a small flashlight. Wasp nests happen in the weirdest places. I found one behind the plastic screen of the refrigerator - the one you never take off - that was at least a foot across. And they do screw up the gas flow if they are in the chimney. Or back inside where the pilot light is.
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Colt
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Dec 2021 at 11:04pm |
Not to be a wise-acre, but have you checked your propane tank to see if it's empty?
Mine will click (spark) about 5 times and quit if it has no gas or there is air in the line. I can light and burn a stove eye for a few seconds to vent and air. |
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John
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texastreehugger
Newbie Joined: 09 Oct 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Dec 2021 at 7:31pm |
a flush mount would be nice! Thanks for the tip and link! I put the fuse back in this am and no beeping so far. I will definitely get a new one before the next outing. Didn't have time to get much further on fhe furnace, but I located the sail switch; it looks like there is good Airflow, it moves the switch but the fan shuts off immediately.
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StephenH
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Dec 2021 at 2:21pm |
If it is surface mount, I recommend replacing it with a flush mount model. It is more out of the way of foot traffic and looks better. It does cost a bit more though. This is the one I used:
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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texastreehugger
Newbie Joined: 09 Oct 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Dec 2021 at 9:54am |
Thanks, it was only beeping every 5 or 10 sec. I shot it with compressed air thinking it might have some dust or debris, at that point it alarmed. Definitely will replace before using the camper!
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