Refer to the current I&O manual for full explaination and updates
Condition
- Flame failure after 5 tries to restart (Phantom 80 through Phantom 180)
- Flame rod not detecting flame
- Condensate trap plugged
Possible Cause
- No or low gas pressure
- Gas line not completely purged of air
- Defective or fouled electrode
- Loose burner ground connection……. Make repairs
- Defective ignition cable
- Air fuel mix out of adjustment
- Sea Level to 2000′
- High Altitude Above 2000′
- If boiler does not light or lights and goes out immedietly go here << No link
- Plugged drainline or trap… Unplug drain line
- No voltage to open gas valve from control or Defective Gas Valve harness
- Clean flame rod
No/Low Gas Pressure
(Refer to I&O manual for full instructions and updates)
- Check incoming gas pressure and how much it drops when the gas valve opens.
- Check the minimum gas pressure on the rating label. The maximum gas pressure should never exceed 14″ w.c. as it may damage the gas valve.
- To check the incoming gas pressure connect your manaomer to the inlet gas pressure tap on the gas valve. Before connecting the manaometer turn your gas off. Open the screw in the gas tap at least 3 turns. Connect your manometer and turn the gas on.
Defective or fouled electrode
- Check for cracks in the porcelin
- Clean and adjust electrodes
Testing Ignition Cable
Remove Ignition cabe from Sage control and ignightor. Set meter to read ohms. Reading should be over 1000 ohms.
Test from one end of the wire to the other.
Sea Level to 2000′
High Altitude Above 2000′
No voltage to open gas valve from control or Defective Gas Valve harness
Hold the gas valve. When the display shows direct ignition you should feel the gas valve open. It should stay open for 4 seconds if the boiler does not light.
