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Old 08-02-2015, 02:25 PM   #1
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Furnace Not Working. Attwood 8940-III DCLP

I keep getting a ignition lockout fault code. it lights good and is hot coming out of the exhaust then stops ans starts three times then locks out. Good fuel to it. Seems like a flame sensor. maybe a board, but other than those 2 not sure what to check? any ideas?
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Old 08-02-2015, 06:14 PM   #2
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Before I'd look into replacing parts I'd do a WC pressure test coming from the regulator. If for some reason there's not enough gas pressure going into the furnace it'll fault out. The stove will work and so will the water heater but the furnace needs lots of gas.
For lack of a manometer to test the pressure you could always use a known good regulator and a stand alone tank to see if it will stay lit.
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Old 08-02-2015, 06:18 PM   #3
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what preseure regulator do i need going into it?
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Any off the shelf LP regulator will work most likely. They all work on 11"wc so whatever will get you connected to it will be fine. You might connect at the furnace or the main supply line or bypass the OEM regulator and connect there.
I don't see what kind of RV you have but it would be helpful to know for troubleshooting.
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OK, that helps. You have two propane tanks with a dual stage automatic switchover regulator I believe.
I've had poor results from the Camco regulator in my 2013 3800, that's why I went there first. I've replaced two of them and when the last one died I just go out a change tanks.
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k gonna try that first. If i want to check the flame sensor do I have to pull the entire furnace out? how do i get at it?
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I haven't had the pleasure of taking one of these guys apart, yet, but I would bet the flame sensor along with the sail switch is inside the furnace proper. Sail switches cause problems too so might as well check it too.


Have you checked the flue for blockage? Might be mud dauber's nest or wasp's in there if you have them in the GWN.
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k gonna try that first. If i want to check the flame sensor do I have to pull the entire furnace out? how do i get at it?
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cleaned the flame sensor and furnace ia working. Although back to the way it was, but now that i whatch it, it lights and goes off alot and the fan continues to run. seems not right, but i get no codes and it heats up....?
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normal

ia this normal for these typ was of furnaces? because the heat exchangers are so small. for the flame to cut in and out alot?
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It may cycle more than a home furnace because of the smaller size vs the space it has to heat. Where are you that you can run a furnace this time of year? My thermostat won't go high enough for it to cut on around here.

Yes the fan will continue to run until the thing cools down. Or you may have the fan switch set to constant rather than auto. I have a low tech system, my fan only works on auto.

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