Operating instructions

Rev 08/24/10 ENERGY KING™ Wood/Coal Boiler Owner’s Manual  U. S. 35
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem(s) Cause(s) / Solution(s)
The ENERGY KING
heating appliance will not
heat the whole house or
doesn’t produce as much
heat as when first installed
• Verify that the venting and draft control systems are clean and
free from obstruction. Verify that all heat delivery systems are
operating correctly.
The water level is low
• Excessive pressure in your ENERGY KING Wood/Coal Boiler
may have triggered your Pressure Relief Valve. Allow the Boiler
to cool and refill as necessary. Never fire a boiler that is low on
water. Never add water to a hot boiler.
• If your heating system features auto-fill, verify that the auto-fill
does not raise the water pressure above 15 PSI, as this could
trigger the Pressure Relief Valve when the water temperature
rises.
• Check for leaks in your ENERGY KING Wood/Coal Boiler and in
your plumbing system.
The ENERGY KING
Wood/Coal Boiler requires
frequent refilling
• Your Pressure Relief Valve may be installed incorrectly, or may
be faulty. Please contact your ENERGY KING dealer or heating
contractor.
• Check for leaks in your ENERGY KING Wood/Coal Boiler and in
your plumbing system.
The ENERGY KING
heating appliance has
power but is not responding
• Check the power supply for adequate voltage. See the Installation
section for power supply requirements.
• Your ENERGY KING heating appliance, its electrical components,
and/or thermostat may have been installed incorrectly. Please
contact your ENERGY KING dealer or heating contractor.
The user is shocked when
touching the ENERGY
KING heating appliance
• Your ENERGY KING heating appliance may not have been
properly grounded or may have loose wires or wiring components.
Disconnect power to the ENERGY KING heating appliance at the
breaker box or service panel and verify all connections. Please
contact your ENERGY KING dealer or heating contractor.
• Your ENERGY KING heating appliance may have experienced a
power surge or power short. Please contact your ENERGY KING
dealer or heating contractor.