subterran
Adventurer
Hi,
When I bought this camper, I tested the furnace and it was working at that time. The only thing I have done that might at all effect it was move the battery - but I hooked it back into the existing electrical system so I doubt that is the problem.
This is an old Atwood hydroflame, with a manual-light pilot. The instructions say: Open gas valves, turn thermostat to 'on'. turn thermostat to maximum. After blower comes on, wait 5 minutes. Put furnace valve on 'pilot', and push in while striking the piezo igniter. Hold knob down until pilot stays lit on it's own. Turn valve to 'On'.
I've held and struck until I'm blue in the face, and it won't light. I also don't know where to look to see the pilot flame. There is no clue in the directions. I just strike it about 10 times, then turn the knob to 'on', and feel if warm air starts coming out...
Is it possible to bypass the piezo igniter, and use a lighter to strike the pilot - thus proving a bad piezo?
Can anyone help?
Thanks!
When I bought this camper, I tested the furnace and it was working at that time. The only thing I have done that might at all effect it was move the battery - but I hooked it back into the existing electrical system so I doubt that is the problem.
This is an old Atwood hydroflame, with a manual-light pilot. The instructions say: Open gas valves, turn thermostat to 'on'. turn thermostat to maximum. After blower comes on, wait 5 minutes. Put furnace valve on 'pilot', and push in while striking the piezo igniter. Hold knob down until pilot stays lit on it's own. Turn valve to 'On'.
I've held and struck until I'm blue in the face, and it won't light. I also don't know where to look to see the pilot flame. There is no clue in the directions. I just strike it about 10 times, then turn the knob to 'on', and feel if warm air starts coming out...
Is it possible to bypass the piezo igniter, and use a lighter to strike the pilot - thus proving a bad piezo?
Can anyone help?
Thanks!
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