New Thread on a Repeat Problem

[WK57ABF]

Gene,

Have I got this right - the GC6AA-10E water heater will try to light 3 times. If not successful, the propane is cut off, red light comes on and a lockout situation occurs. Therefore, there is no indication on the bathroom remote that the heater is switched on and trying to light.

As we have no indication that the water heater is trying to ignite, we listen for the burner roar from bedroom window. If this is correct, the label on our water heater door and owner's manual are for a previous model as they definitely state that the red light should show when the heater is switched on and then go out when the burner ignites.

Beginner,

Thanks for that. They do look quality boards and a three year warranty. For the time being a new flame sensor has cured our problems.

John in the UK

[Gene]

John, I haven't looked at the manuals for a while. I'd check the water heater one first because the Airstream owner's manual is not always up to date. But, my experience is that: flip the switch, light comes on, igniter fires, water heater lights, red light goes out, and I can hear the roar of the flame in the bathroom and bedroom (the water heater on ours is located nearby).

The only time we had a problem was early on in our camping when we let the propane run out and the light went on 3 times and then nothing. I don't recall the red light staying on, but that was 2 years ago.

Gene

[Snaken49]

The Atwood heaters with electronic ignition (switch and red light in bathroom) will show the red light when the switch is set to the on position. You should hear the igniter going outside, gas flowing and the heater light up. Once the flame is on the red light will shut off in the bathroom.

When the water heats up in the tank, if you turn the heater switch off and then turn it on it will NOT light again until the water temp in the tank drops enough for the thermal sensor to say it is okay to relight. Many folks are not aware of this safety feature and think that their heater is not working properly. If you leave the heater switch on, the heater will re-light when the water cools to a certain temp. Hope this helps!

[WK57ABF]

Gene :

Great - that's how I thought it should work. I just have to sort the bathroom indicator.

Snaken49 :

Yes - that helps a lot. All the water heaters in outfits we've owned worked this way.

The tech guy has misled us (post 18) - been chasing moonbeams!!!!

John in the UK