Big Maxx heater- How to remove flame sensor?

[JAckal]

I think my flame sensor is dirty or bad. How is the easiest way to remove it?

I can see it, but the screws are from the other side. I don't want to take it too far apart, and there be an easy way to remove it.

Thanks,
Jack

 

[padroo]

I can't give you your answer but I looked at mine last year and it looked very complicated. Mine ended up being the control board. I am on my third one aND every time I change it it is different than the one I replaced. They must have a lot of trouble with them. Did you follow the troubleshooting procedure?
I used it and it said the board was bad and it was.

 

[JAckal]

Thanks Padroo.

To access it, you must first remove the "box", that everyhing is attached to.

This box has the gas manifold, circuit board , etc. on it.

There are 6 screws holding it to the main heater frame.

There are 2 screws holding the flame sensor on.

After cleaning the first time it barely worked.

Then the 2nd time, I thoroughly scrubbed it with finer sandpaper.

Works great now.

I'll get some pictures on here in a day or so.

Jack

 

[zmaxmotorsports]

Post a picture and Ill walk you through it.

 

[JAckal]

I've already fixed it according to my previous post.

 

[benjimin young]

Thanks Padroo.

To access it, you must first remove the "box", that everyhing is attached to.

This box has the gas manifold, circuit board , etc. on it.

There are 6 screws holding it to the main heater frame.

There are 2 screws holding the flame sensor on.

After cleaning the first time it barely worked.

Then the 2nd time, I thoroughly scrubbed it with finer sandpaper.

Works great now.

I'll get some pictures on here in a day or so.

Jack

I know this is an old post but if anyone has more detail, or pictures on how to dissasemble to get at the flame sensor it would be appreciated

 

[D45]

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