Wood-Free WLX18 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual - page 34
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PROBLEM
When ignitor button is
pressed, there is no spark
at ODS/pilot.
Appliance produces un-
wanted odors.
Appliance shuts off dur-
ing use.
Gas odor even when con-
trol knob is in OFF posi-
tion.
When ignitor button is
pressed, there is spark at
ODS pilot, but no ignition.
Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong.
2. Ignitor electrode is broken.
3. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable.
4. Ignitor cable pinched or wet. Keep ignitor cable
dry.
5. Broken ignitor cable.
6. Bad piezo ignitor.
1. Appliance burning vapors from paint, hair
spray, glues, etc.
2. Gas leak.
3. Initial burn off.
1. Not enough fresh air is available for ODS/ pi-
lot to operate.
2. Low line pressure.
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged.
4. Defective Thermopile
5. Restrictions in incoming air flow.
1. Gas leak.
2. Control valve defective.
1. Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve
closed.
2. Control knob not in PILOT position.
3. Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT
position.
4. Air in gas lines when installed.
5. ODS/pilot is clogged.
6. Gas regulator setting is not correct.
Turn appliance OFF and allow to cool before servicing. Only a qualified service
person should service and repair the heater.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
REMEDY
1 Replace ignitor.
2. Replace ignitor.
3. Reconnect ignitor cable.
4. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any
metal or tubing.
5. Replace ignitor cable.
6. Replace piezo ignitor.
1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor caus-
ing products while heater is running.
2. Locate and correct all leaks.
3. Ventilate room. Turn unit to maximum
output (high). Odor should dissipate af-
ter 2-3 hours of continuous use.
1. Open window and/or door for ventila-
tion.
2. Contact local gas company.
3. Clean ODS/pilot.
4. Check pilot flame, check wire connec-
tions, check output, should be 325 milli-
volts across TH/TP and TP Terminals
with ON/OFF switches off.
5. Check for bottom riser on glass door,
sunken fireplace, excess lava rock/cinders
densely packed against the grate.
1. Locate and correct all leaks.
2. Replace control valve.
1. Turn on gas supply or open manual
shutoff valve.
2. Turn control knob to PILOT position.
3. Press in control knob while in PILOT
position.
4. Continue holding down control knob.
Repeat igniting operation until air is re-
moved.
5. Replace ODS/pilot assembly or get it
serviced.
6. Replace gas regulator