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VBM TROUBLESHOOTING
OBSERVED PROBLEM:
A.
No transmission (motor does not
turn)
B.
No ignition; no tone
C.
No ignition; one 5 second continu-
ous tone (7 short beeps might be
heard prior to the 5 second tone)
D.
No pilot flame and control contin-
ues to spark
REMEDY:
1. Reset system as above.
2. Replace batteries.
3. Change the position of the antenna.
4. Replace receiver and
reprogram code as above.
5. Replace the transmitter and
reprogram code as above.
6. Replace valve.
7. Straighten pins on 8 wire
connector.
1. Replace batteries.
2. Replace the transmitter and
reprogram code as above.
1. Secure wire.
2. Replace receiver and
reprogram code as above.
3. Straighten pins on 8 wire
connector.
4. Replace valve.
1. Purge the line or start ignition
several times.
2. Check spark gap; check wiring connec-
tion. Check for spark in location along
cable.
3. Replace valve. Do not over
tighten the thermocouple.
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
1. Receiver must learn new code.
2. Dead batteries.
3. The receiver is surrounded by
metal, reducing the transmission
range.
4. Receiver
5. Transmitter
6. Wiring at valve damaged.
7. Bent pins on 8 wire connector.
1. Dead batteries.
2. Receiver
1. Loose wire.
2. Receiver
3. Bent pins on 8 wire
connector.
4. Valve
1. Air in the pilot supply line.
2. No spark at pilot burner.
3. Valve
