My Garage/Shop Heater Install

[BukitCase]

Manual calls for 1/8" gap, should work at that or SLIGHTLY less - depending on how "robust" the spark transformer is, getting it TOO much less may shorten the life of the transformer (on the control board) ... Steve

The ground electrode is attached to the mounting plate, which typically isn't very thick - so when re-installing, be careful NOT to cause the plate to flex or it'll CHANGE your gap setting. Good luck...

 

[Peter 315]

Lets get going on this......

 

[BukitCase]

Mark, just remember the most accurate definition of troubleshooting - it's finding all the things it's NOT (or at least, until you get to the one that IS)

 

[Peter 315]

I want to see heat or a explosion ...............:laughing:

 

[BukitCase]

Yeah, either of those would verify the "fire triangle", the heat might be a bit less painful :laughing:

 

[Peter 315]

Ya , Were in 2 different time zones I don't want to have get up out of bed to a big boom......:laughing:

 

[dragoneggs]

My day job has been getting in the way. I’ll report back in a couple hours.

 

[Peter 315]

10-4....

 

[BukitCase]

Who'd a thunk they actually meant WORK from home??!? Bastids... ...Steve

 

[dragoneggs]

Had I known when I started this thread, I would have added the word 'Saga' to the title.

I monkeyed with the flame rod as suggested in the previously posted YouTube video on Reznor ignition problems. Bent the rod towards me 1/8in off from vertical and 1/8in away from me. Made no difference... pretty much what I expected but it was worth the try. Convinced now the issue is not with the ignition but the flame sensor or the circuit board.

But I am now thinking of removing the orifice installed as part of the NatGas to LP conversion and check it for burrs or small obstruction. The one time I did get it running you will recall I got a blinking Yellow LED indicating weak flame. Back in a few...