Vulcan-Hart VL2GMS Manuel D’Utilisation

VL SERIES STEAMER - TROUBLESHOOTING 

Form 24650 (May 1999)

Printed in U.S.A.

Pilot not lit or goes out.

1.

Gas not on.

2.

Pilot going out due to drafts, excess steam from drain or
steamer not level. Improper venting can direct the pilot
flame away from thermopile or flame sensor.

3.

Low incoming gas pressure. See “GAS MANIFOLD
PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT” in “SERVICE
PROCEDURES”.

4.

Pilot not adjusted correctly. See “PILOT AND
THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY (GAS MODELS)” in
“SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS”.

5.

Check thermopile millivolts. See “PILOT AND
THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY (GAS MODELS)” in
“SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS”.

6.

Burners ignite too violently. Check gas pressure to the
steamer. See “GAS MANIFOLD PRESSURE
ADJUSTMENT” in “SERVICE PROCEDURES”.

7.

If auto ignition and no sparking - ignition module
malfunction.

8.

Wrong pilot assembly used.

Spark Ignitor not sparking.

1.

Poor ground between pilot bracket and burner.

2.

Loose, broken or damaged lead wires (including ground)
from ignition module to ignitor.

3.

Ignitor boot on ignition cable loose, damaged or missing
causing excessive ignition voltage leakage.

4.

Ceramic flame rod insulator on ignitor cracked or damaged
from extreme heat.

5.

Incorrect spark gap setting. See “AUTOMATIC IGNITION
SYSTEMS (GAS MODELS)” in “SERVICE
PROCEDURES”.

6.

Ignition module not receiving power. Check to ensure the
ignition control module reset switch is ON.

7.

Ignition module malfunction.