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RUUD UGDJ-07EAUER Gas Heater Goes through draft sequence, starts electric ignitor, blower kicks on and runs for 5 minutes then unit shuts down. After 2 to 3 minutes it will start the draft sequence again but the ignitor won't fire and system will try 2 to 3 times before going into lockout. At this time the system must be turned off at service switch and turned back on to start sequencing again! What would cause this issue?

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It sounds like the thermostat is not functioning correctly. Has it been changed recently? I think the green wire is connected directly with red somewhere, maybe touching within the wiring in the wall. Also make sure the thermostat is set to auto not on. Sorry if you knew that but you would be surprised how many people don't.

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Paul Carew

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you should hear a click ,its the valve opening ? of check to see if the air fiter is clean ,

Anonymous

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SOURCE: sequencers keep breaking down on RUUD heat pump

the control voltage for the sequencer should be 24 volts. that needs to be checked. also the sequencer is a switch that allows current to pass through them and are rated at particular volts and amps. If you are having and overcurrent situation, then it may burn them up. this one is tricky because and overcurrent should burn up the fusable links at your heating elements first. I would have these voltages checked and make sure only one sequencer per heating element. the low voltage side may be wired in series but the line voltage should be parallel or not sharing the 240 volts

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Aug 08, 2010

SOURCE: My minimax NT 400 heater will not ignite.

if none of the above don't work, put a brick on top of the vent, covering only about 1" of the vent, then try firing it up. if it works, then you aren't getting enough oxygen at the ignitor.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 25, 2010

SOURCE: call for heat good induced draft

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