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Fan for vulcan 22 series
Hi joseph_dorri,
Vulcan has backup, if you ever do need a spare part for your Vulcan, it's good to know they are readily available across the country and can be serviced by most plumbers or electricians.
For contact details please click this
link.
If you live in
Melb, you may also try
Tradelink (for the spare parts) or
Thermal Products (for any electrical temperature controls etc). Both are in Thomastown.
Hope it helps.
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on Apr 20, 2011
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I have a pyrox vulcan
Hello Chilly - First I'd like to know if this is a new unit or one that has been working until now.
If it had previously working are these the steps you're going through to start it?
START-UP SEQUENCE
1. Press the ON / OFF button.
2. Raise the temperature to HIGH so that the heater calls for heat
3. Within 10 seconds the gas valve will open and the sparker will function. Ignition will
commence on a low gas rate and move to high fire after 3- 5 seconds (if high is selected on
the control)
4. Within 5 seconds the flame sensor will prove the flame.
5. The fan will not operate until the fan thermostat switch has sensed temperature rise. This
may take 2 or 3 minutes.
6. The fan will then start on a low fan speed and after 3 - 5 seconds move to high speed (if
High is selected on the control)
If that is or is not what you have been doing let me know and we'll go from there.
Regards,
Mikeywaf
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on Mar 26, 2011
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I have a vulcan powerhouse
Yes I would agree with you that t-stat may be gone but have you recently put new batteries in your t-stat. If you have then you can get a new stat from hvac dealer or check with your local hardware stores. I believe that is a honeywell number so should not be hard to find replacement. When you change it just make sure you get wires back on proper terminals. Thank you and have a good new year.
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on Jan 04, 2011
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I have moved into a
Hello,
Here are the solution below to solve the problem on your on the mater of do it your self one after the other (step by step).
The
first sign of trouble with your water heater's pilot light is usually a
cold shower. Your heater's pilot light allows the burner to cycle on
and off while maintaining the water in the tank at a constant
temperature. When the pilot light goes out for any reason, the
thermocouple closes the burner's gas supply valve to prevent gas
escaping and filling your house.
When your pilot will not light or does
not remain lit, you might be able to save the price of a service call
by taking a few minutes to troubleshoot the problem.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
INSTRUCTION
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1
Remove
the pilot light access cover. It is located near the bottom of the
tank. If you smell gas, do not attempt to light the heater. If the
smell does not dissipate, replace the heater's control valve before
proceeding. The control valve is the box located by the access cover.
It consists of the on/off/pilot dial as well as the thermostat dial.
Consult manufacturer's documentation for replacement instructions on
your model.
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Turn the thermostat on the water heater to the lowest setting.
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3
Turn the gas control valve to the "Pilot" position.
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4
Inspect the burner area with a flashlight. Clean out any dust or debris before attempting to light the pilot.
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5
Press
the gas control valve down in the "Pilot" position, and hold the flame
from your match or lighter underneath the pilot light.
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6
If the pilot fails to ignite, check the gas supply to the heater. Make sure all supply valves are open.
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If
the gas supply is good, the pilot light's orifice or gas jet might be
plugged. The orifice is the small tip attached to the pilot light's gas
supply tube. Use a small wrench to remove it. Inspect the tip and
remove any obstruction by tapping gently against a hard surface or
blowing through it. Once you are satisfied that the orifice is clear,
try lighting the pilot again and proceed to the next step. If it still
does not light, replace the gas control valve.
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Remove
the flame from the pilot light as soon as it ignites. Continue to hold
the gas control valve down for at least two minutes to allow the
thermocouple to heat up. The thermocouple is the small metal rod
located directly above the pilot light. It is designed to allow the
burner to operate only when the pilot light is functioning.
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Release
the gas control valve. If the pilot light goes out, check the fittings
between the thermocouple and the gas control valve. A loose fitting to
the control valve can keep the thermocouple from operating properly. If
the fittings are tight and the problem persists, replace the
thermocouple.
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on Oct 15, 2010
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I have purchased a house
you have air in the gas line , the pilot being so small it would take ages to come through , you need to purge the line to get the air out , se if you can undo the pilot line to pruge it
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on Oct 15, 2010
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I am a refrigeration mechanic,
Hello GAVIN Change the the thermocouple anyway if you already did'nt.Check the pilot flame itself it should be stronger than a lighter.It can be turned up/down @ the gas valve.Lastly & very rare I have heard of a sticking gas meter @low pressures in standby mode starving the pilot out.Also when the main burners shut down it should be smooth with out any (snap) blowing it out.
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on Aug 19, 2010
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Pilot lights but won't stay
Most common cause of pilot light problems is air movement. If your space heater exhausts gas through the roof, ensure the cap is on and level. If not, outside air movement will blow out the pilot. If you do not have an exhaust gas duct, check that the unit is positioned so that it does not blow air back onto itself from walls, furniture, etc, and ensure no other devices that move air are aimed towards the unit. The unit also needs to be placed away from central ducting, including return vents.
Hope this helps!
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on Aug 15, 2010
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My vulcan ducted heating unit
Two things have to occur here:
1) The ignitor has to light off the gas. A bad ignitor, or dusty burners can prevent ignition.
2) The thermocouple has to be in the flow of burning gas to prevent a safety shut-down, and has to be working.
And the obvious: you need pressure in the gas line, and the gas valve needs to be open.
Hope this helps you locate the problem!
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on Aug 14, 2010
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I have just replaced a
I couldn't find much information on the net, but you can check the remote transmitter by shining it into a digital camera (you will see white light coming from it). I also read where one person's remote reset itself somehow, here's what they said:
My Vulcan/Bonaire heater remote control goes to reset and stops working frequently. Last 4 error codes are 07 and 08. What's wrong? Anyone with the error code description?
Unfortunately, noone answered the Fixya question.
If the unit contains a thermocouple, it's always a suspect component since it gets and stays hot.
Suspect a bad contactor, if equipped, and any startup capacitor not on the main board.
Good luck, and hope this helps.
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on Jul 30, 2010
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We have a bonaire vulcan
hello,
what this indicate is that the programming of the system will need to be reset from the control unit
what you are to do to fix up this problem is to put off the system from the main power supply then unplug it from the unit unscrew the strolls then clean up the panel of the control unit i mean the switch or the remote control very well with clean rag or soft brush and be very careful with wires around then couple it back the problem is solve
hope this help?
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on Jul 05, 2010
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