Heater won't relight after shutting down, but fan continues to run
Heater lights properly, but flame shuts off after about 5 minutes, no matter what thermostat setting. The fan continues to run, but the flame won't relight automatically when temperature drops below thermostat setting. Heater won't stay lit when thermostat is set at max temp. setting. Running off of 1000 gal LP tank with commercial regulator installed by gas supplier.
Heating & Cooling - Mr. Heater - MH170FAVT Open Flame Gas Utility
Answers & Comments
Roger, you either have a gas supply issue or a voltage problem.
Since I don't know your aptitude and abilities pertaining to LP gas troubleshooting/testing procedures, I don't know how detailed you want to go...basically, make sure your propane tank isn't empty; or that the pressure regulator didn't freeze up. Make sure that it is rated and set for 28" of water column output.
Check to make sure all the wire connections are secure to the flame control terminal block and to each of the hi-limit switches.
Isolate & perform continuity checks to each electrical component, including the gas valve.
You'll need a manometer to test and set the gas input & output water column levels.
When the unit is running,, what color is the flame?
Is there a roaring sound?
Is the flame small and weak?
Roger, I contacted Goyen, the manufacturer of the low pressure gas control valve (a subdidiary of Pentair Environmental Systems). They're supposed to send me the style="display:none;">Roger, I contacted Goyen, the manufacturer of the low pressure gas control valve (a subdidiary of Pentair Environmental Systems). They're supposed to send me the data sheet specs on it. In the meantime, what voltage reading are you getting at the valve during normal operation- and does the voltage drop out after you lose the flame? What about the oxygen depletion sensor, is that kicking in causing the flame out? I have been on service calls where such things as a dead spider in the vent limiter or breather cap as being the culprit as the cause of low or no gas flow from the regulator to the appliance. I have also gone on calls where "professional" installers improperly connected gas regulators- reverse flow; improper orientation; sizing; and using NG regulators on LP installs; so I leave no stone unturned when troubleshooting problems like yours, especiall when this is being done remotely and I'm not there.
And yes, it is possible that the control board is the problem. You'll have to troubleshoot it at the component level.