balky water heater
At issue is an Atwood dual heat unit installed in a 2004 RV. On initial attempt to fire on propane there is the distinctive sound of propelled air/gas (likely mostly air), the tick-tick-tick of th...
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Are you using other propane appliances?
IF YES>>>>>>>
LP System valved in service then propane lines are pressurized so NO there isn't air in line.
IF NO>>>>>>>
Then LP System needs to have a demand placed on regulator which then has to open allowing propane to flow.
Pressure has to be sufficient enough to force propane thru orifice and get proper air/fuel ratio before propane can be ignited.
If using system and water heater is stubborn then spark electrode might not be properly positioned or proper gap. Needs to be centered and directly in path of main flame.
IF YES>>>>>>>
LP System valved in service then propane lines are pressurized so NO there isn't air in line.
IF NO>>>>>>>
Then LP System needs to have a demand placed on regulator which then has to open allowing propane to flow.
Pressure has to be sufficient enough to force propane thru orifice and get proper air/fuel ratio before propane can be ignited.
If using system and water heater is stubborn then spark electrode might not be properly positioned or proper gap. Needs to be centered and directly in path of main flame.
