FineArtist Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I've just acquired a 1989 Warrior and amongst other problems, the water heater fails to light. The pilot light goes on (weakly), but the main burner does not fire up. The Jade heat regulator unit might be faulty I'm thinking. Can these be fixed or must the be replaced? Open to suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob C Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Do a Google searxch for Atwood Watwer Heaters. You can easily find the owners manual that will include troubleshooting problems. These are pretty good manuals. There is a seperate manual for electronic ignition and standing pilot. I have printed manuals for water heater, furnace, AC, and refrigerator and keep them in the RV at all times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bufbooth Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 You might have a bad themostat or gas regulator switch. The themostat is the copper coil/wire that the pilot light flame is under. The pilot light heats up the themostat and when hot enough (usually in 30 to 60 seconds), the themostat will open the regulator valve allowing propane to enter the main burner. Are you leaving the pilot light on for 60 seconds before switching it over to main/full? Dennis B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84TOYRV Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I don't turn my main burner on. I just leave my water heater on pilot. Takes a while to heat up, but keeps it hot, once its heated. Good if you don't use a lot of hot water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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