Triton water heater 5l

[Yarome]

I'm probably looking over something really stupid, but I can't seem to get my Triton outdoor portable heater to fire and I'm really due for a continuous shower (I can only live on Navy showers for sooo long).

 

I've torn it completely apart and given it a good cleaning.. brushed all the contacts, checked for blockage in the propane lines, cleaned the burner, it's getting battery power, propane tank is 3/4 full and getting flow through the regulator. I didn't actually test the pressure from the reg, but I hooked it up to my catalytic heater and it seems to be flowing normally.

 

I didn't think an ignitor would go bad, but I did check continuity on anode and leads and they checked out. The thermocoupler seems fine.

 

It's been in use regularly for the past 3 years without a hiccup.

 

I just can't get it to attempt an ignition.

 

What am I missing here?

[Kirk W]

From the manual on the internet..........

 

Troubleshooting

Unit will not ignite

(There are no

audible clicks at start up)

1.

Make sure batteries are installed

correctly or replace old batteries with

new one.

2.

Adjust tabs inside of battery

compartment to ensure circuit is

complete.

3.

Make sure there is an adequate supply

of water flowing through the system.

The appliance requires a minimum of

5 quarts of water per minute flowing

through the system at a minimum

pressure of 35 psi before it will ignite

the burners.

4.

Make sure that the water inlet is

connected to the correct fitting. The

water inlet should be connected to the

fitting on the right side closest to the

battery compartment.

5.

A wire has become disconnected on

the inside of the unit. Make sure the gas

DRAIN VALVE

is OFF. Remove the two knobs from the

front of the appliance. Remove 1 screw

from the bottom of the water heater

going through the tab on the front

cover. This is the only screw you need

to remove. Make sure that the wire

terminals are connected to the top of

the battery compartment and all other

wires are connected. (Call Technical

Support at 1.800.650.2433)

6.

Debris may have entered into the water

regulator. Reverse the flow of water

by connecting the water source to

the outlet of the water heater and run

water in reverse through the system.

This back flushing will remove the

debris.

Unit will not ignite

(There are audible clicks at startup but the

burner does not ignite)

1.

Make sure propane tank is full and

tank is turned on.

2.

Make sure there is an adequate supply

of water flowing through the system.

The appliance requires a minimum of

5 quarts of water per minute flowing

through the system at a minimum

pressure of 35 psi before it will ignite

the burners.

3.

Check gas connections for leaks

using the soapy water test. If leaks

are found make sure the problem is

resolved before attempting to ignite

the appliance. A gas leak will cause the

regulator to reduce the gas flow. When

turning on the LP gas tank open the

valve very slowly.

4.

Remove regulator hose from fitting

on appliance and ensure there is

no obstruction in the fitting on the

appliance

[Yarome]

From the manual on the internet..........

 

Thanks, Kirk.

 

The only one on there I hadn't thought to check was the water supply. My accumulator is set to (edited: 'should be') 40psi, but I'll have to double check that's what it's actually putting out. It hadn't occurred to me that it might be an external issue. Appreciate your time pulling that up for me.

[Kirk W]

I've never used one of them so the book is the my only knowledge base on the subject. Keep us posted!

[Yarome]

Keep us posted!

 

A yep... that was it. I knew I had to be overlooking sumthin small. Accumulator pressure had dropped below 25psi. Even though my pump puts out 40psi I guess the "lax" bladder was killing the pump pressure enough it wouldn't trigger an ignition. Pumped it back up to 40 and wattayaknow!? Fired right up!

 

One more thing to add to my regularly scheduled maintenance list.

 

Thanks again, Kirk!