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    Everything is gas/electric and mostly running on electric, so hopefully that isn't an issue. It's one of those things where I can generally get things running when I go out there just by messing around. The problem is that it's an hour and a half away.
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    Sometimes on new stuff folks just forget to peel off the plastic film...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Irving View Post
    Everything is gas/electric and mostly running on electric, so hopefully that isn't an issue. It's one of those things where I can generally get things running when I go out there just by messing around. The problem is that it's an hour and a half away.
    Check thermocoupler, then what the limit switch ?(if any) is set for . There could be as CN mentioned some blockage. Or line and outlet to trailer is not the right amperage, tripping breakers. It's hooked up to a 25-30A waterproof outlet, yes?
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    Yes on outlet. I was reading the manual for the water heater last night and was looking at the limit part. Shuts off at 180 degrees. I was wondering it that could be playing a part in this. I'm going to post a picture and hopefully you guys/gals and brutal can help me identify something.

    What does the FLT light in the upper left corner indicate on this panel?


    When the water heater was off, that light was on. I turned the DSI heater switch off, then on again, and a minute or so later the water heater kicked back on. I realized that when the water heater was off, the FLT light was illuminated, but once it turned back on, that light was off.

    You'd think I could just look through all the documentation of this trailer and find some directions that tell me what all this stuff is, but I've been unable to find anything like that for the trailer. Very frustrating.
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    Curious. Some reason the dealer isn't on the phone with you?
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    I need to call them back. They haven't been as helpful as I'd like with initial issues getting everything up and running.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Irving View Post
    Yes on outlet. I was reading the manual for the water heater last night and was looking at the limit part. Shuts off at 180 degrees. I was wondering it that could be playing a part in this. I'm going to post a picture and hopefully you guys/gals and brutal can help me identify something.

    What does the FLT light in the upper left corner indicate on this panel?


    When the water heater was off, that light was on. I turned the DSI heater switch off, then on again, and a minute or so later the water heater kicked back on. I realized that when the water heater was off, the FLT light was illuminated, but once it turned back on, that light was off.

    You'd think I could just look through all the documentation of this trailer and find some directions that tell me what all this stuff is, but I've been unable to find anything like that for the trailer. Very frustrating.

    Drop water temp down 20-30 deg

    Quote Originally Posted by ChickNorris View Post
    Curious. Some reason the dealer isn't on the phone with you?
    Or he's not calling the mfg of said trailer, on their 800 #



    The other question is Do you have the switch for running on battery off? Power is either on battery (12v) or 120V ac ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Irving View Post
    Yes on outlet. I was reading the manual for the water heater last night and was looking at the limit part. Shuts off at 180 degrees. I was wondering it that could be playing a part in this. I'm going to post a picture and hopefully you guys/gals and brutal can help me identify something.

    What does the FLT light in the upper left corner indicate on this panel?


    When the water heater was off, that light was on. I turned the DSI heater switch off, then on again, and a minute or so later the water heater kicked back on. I realized that when the water heater was off, the FLT light was illuminated, but once it turned back on, that light was off.

    You'd think I could just look through all the documentation of this trailer and find some directions that tell me what all this stuff is, but I've been unable to find anything like that for the trailer. Very frustrating.
    http://www.rvforum.net/miscfiles/Furnace_Trouble-2.pdf


    Newer furnaces may go into “lock-out” if a potential safety problem is detected. Lock-out simplymeans that the Control and/or ignition circuits shut down and do not allow furnace operation.Lock-out can be reset by turning the thermostat switch off and changing the Set Temperature to alow enough value so there is no demand for heat and waiting 10-15 seconds. Then turn thethermostat on and set the temperature to the desired level and the furnace should attempt to startagain.
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    Answer to my question and makes sense.

    It will only come on when it needs to light the propane flame for the water heater. You will see it come on when you first flip the switch for the water heater and it will stay on until the heater fires. Sometimes it will give you the "fault" light if it does not fire right away but it will try again until it lights. If it gives you a solid fault light for a long period of time, check your propane to be sure it is on and not empty.

    Basically it is telling you that the electronic spark is firing to light the propane.

    I should add that this is something different from the 120 V electric heater switch. It only relates to the propane fired heat.
    I'll add turning down the water heater to my list of questions for the dealer.
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    I got tons of exciting work for once and I hit the dreaded using or loose it vacay time thing due to laws and company regs.
    Normally this would be good, but alas none of my project parts are here so this will be less productive.

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