Yahoo Message Number: 8062 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/8062)
Hi, folks
If anyone else is getting the code 7 (failure to start) regularly, here is one possible reason. Since having my system updated with the latest board, I have been getting the code 7 faults. I talked with Kevin at IRT (or ITR?) and they said in some systems, the overheat reset they added to the circuit was too sensitive (must be female), and they had me take the sensor out of the loop. They had me bypass the reset circuit by cutting the black wire coming from the fuel pump and grounding it against the case by adding it to the green wire that is grounded there now. This is a temporary fix, they are sending me something to add to make this permanent. This has solved the problem for me so far.
Bill Harris
03 Allure 1st Ave 30912
Datastorm
Yahoo Message Number: 8094 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/8094)
Bill,
I am saving all messages regarding the Hurricane for reference if I have additional problems, so continuing to post all problems and fixes is helpful. I am somewhat concerned when you say ITR had you remove the overheat sensor. The lack of an overheat cutoff was what caused mine to burn when the board malfunctioned. The "fix" was to add the cutout on the ground side of the pump. If this is what you removed, I would suggest monitoring the unit very closely.
Doug Allure 30929
Yahoo Message Number: 8096 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/8096)
Hi, Doug
That's exactly what it seems to be. They bypassed the sensor. They claimed they found it was too sensitive for some units, and was tripping unnecessarily. They said they had something to send me to provide a permanent fix, but the cell phone went dead before he explained what. I am watching it, but so far, it has worked well since then.
Of course, about a dozen other things have gone wrong this trip, but things were going too smoothly anyway.
We are now in Las Vegas, don't think I should try my luck at any games this trip.
Bill Harris
03 Allure 1st Ave 30912
Datastorm
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Yahoo Message Number: 8099 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/8099)
I'm happy to advise my Hurricane is now operationg flawlessly, except for having to add minute amts of coolant. When I first started it up this winter it required about a gallon of coolant over a period of a couple of weeks. Since then the level has stayed virtually constant.
Walt Rothermel
03Allure30811
Yahoo Message Number: 8106 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/8106)
Hi Bill,
Please let us know what ITR sends. Considering all of the trouble with the circuit boards, it scares me to think anyone is running the unit without the high-heat safety cutoff.
Doug
Yahoo Message Number: 8107 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/8107)
Doug,
I'll be happy to post any info I get from them. We will be back home in a couple of weeks.
Bill Harris
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Yahoo Message Number: 8109 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/8109)
Walt,
When you say "level" do you mean you do continue to see some coolant in the Plastic Resovoir? I continue to add and it disappears from the Resovoir. If I take the Cap of the Unit and put a plastic tube down into the unit, I appear to always have enough in there.
Mike....Allure 30898
Yahoo Message Number: 8110 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/8110)
Yes, Mike, I do have fluid in the reservoir. It is staying pretty close to the line.
Walt Rothermel
03Allure30811
Yahoo Message Number: 8115 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/8115)
Country Coach Owners,
My name is Ken Elwell. I am the US operations manager for ITR Inc. in Vancouver, Washington. As most of you know, we are the distributor of the Hurricane furnace. ITR Ltd. is the manufacturer.
I would like to address a few subjects that have come up on this group site.
First, I would like to stress the importance of letting us know when you have questions or problems with your Hurricane. We have a staff dedicated to answering and assisting you in any issues that arise with your Hurricane heater. You can contact us directly by toll free at 1-800-993-4402. We are in the office M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM PST.
Secondly, we apologize for any misunderstanding concerning the overheat aquastat that Mr. Harris was referring to in his post.
This aquastat needs to remain installed and intact to ensure the integrity of the system. If you are having a problem with this aquastat needing to be reset, then please contact us. It is possible that it needs to be replaced. Please let me stress that you must leave the aquastat in place. Only an authorized dealer can replace or install a different part. If the safety aquastat is bypassed your warranty will be null and void. Please be sure to contact this office if you have any questions.
We are committed to supporting our product and our customers.
We will have a team of our technicians at the Country Coach pre-rally in Tucson, AZ as well as the FMCA in Albuquerque, NM. Please let us know if you will be needing assistance or service at these rallies.
We will be sure and get you on the schedule at those events.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.
Ken Elwell
Manager of US Operations
International Thermal Research Inc.
800-993-4402
kelwell@... (kelwell@...)