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Old-Biscuit
Jan 10, 2016Explorer III
IF it is an Atwood then the Fault Light (Red Light) indicates:
1) Main gas flame failed to light off and prove it lit
OR
2) The ECO (high temp t-stat) opened. (water would be really HOT because normal t-stat failed)
IF is is a combo gas/electric water heater the electric element is on backside under a cover near bottom center of tank.....
Should have a dual On/OFF switch panel with fault light between switches.
To clear fault light......turn ON switch OFF
IF has electric ........turn electric switch ON
IF you want to try propane again.......
Have someone outside by burner
Turn switch ON
Does spark electrode fire......click/click/click
Does main flame light at all?
If it lights does it engulf the electrode?.....needs to so circuit board sees flame and keeps gas valve open
Post Brand/Model!!!!
1) Main gas flame failed to light off and prove it lit
OR
2) The ECO (high temp t-stat) opened. (water would be really HOT because normal t-stat failed)
IF is is a combo gas/electric water heater the electric element is on backside under a cover near bottom center of tank.....
Should have a dual On/OFF switch panel with fault light between switches.
To clear fault light......turn ON switch OFF
IF has electric ........turn electric switch ON
IF you want to try propane again.......
Have someone outside by burner
Turn switch ON
Does spark electrode fire......click/click/click
Does main flame light at all?
If it lights does it engulf the electrode?.....needs to so circuit board sees flame and keeps gas valve open
Post Brand/Model!!!!
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