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Hurricane Heater

Yahoo Message Number: 69022
We have a 2003 Intrique with a Hurricane Heater. It seems most people we talk to have lots of problems with this heater!!! We have spent so much money at LazYDays and trips back and forth and the problems is stil with us. We get a 7 code every time it decides to shut off. Sometimes it will run a week or 2 with no problems...then will start to shut off on a regular basis...sometimes it will start running again and sometimes it will be days before it will fire up. We never know. Sometimes it will turn off in the middle of a shower and not turn on for 2-3 days. Its hit or miss...seems to be no set pattern or reason. We just got our Flame sensor replaced...ran fine for 2 weeks and here we are AGAIN!!!!! We are at our wits end and don"t know what to do. We actually thought of repacing furnace but why would we put in ANOTHER Hurricane when so many people have issues?? Thanks for ANY input.
Paul Eno

Re: Hurricane Heater

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 69024
That sounds like a fuel delivery problem. Possibly a weak fuel pump or cracked fuel lines. To determine if it's the fuel lines, by-pass the fuel tank with a separate gas can to see how it runs. To check the fuel pump, remove the return line from the pump and attach another line (preferably clear) and place it in a container, then apply 12 volts to the pump and watch the fuel coming out of the fuel line. A good steady stream indicates a good pump. If you can attach a gage, I think the fuel pressure is supposed to be 6-8 PSI? If you see air bubbles, it's getting air somewhere, maybe from bad fuel lines.

Larry, 03 Allure 30856

Re: Hurricane Heater

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 69026
Linda, just call Randy at ITR. He will walk you through it. All problems in my 2002 Hurricane were traced to the fuel pump four years ago. Since replacing that with improved version, totally reliable. Use it about 400 hrs per year.

Rich 2002 Magna

Re: Hurricane Heater

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 69049
Another thing to try, is replace the O-ring on the fuel nozzle. Mine got hard and would not afford a good seal (from the ulsdiesel). Replaced the O-ring and it has been running since Oct. with no problems.

Earl Densten

03 Intrigue 11554

Re: Hurricane Heater

Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 69052
When I overhauled my Hurricane burner I did not have a replacement "O" ring, so used some thick silicone paste to grease up the older one - I now have a new ring, but it is working so well I will not get into it until it starts acting up.
By the way, what is the best way to get the combustion chamber clean? A vacuum with a hose, some judicial scraping of the chamber with a wooden or plastic utensil, what? Jack Nichols, 2003 Intrigue 11527

Re: Hurricane Heater

Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 69055
Rob,

Which pump did you get, that link shows 3 different pumps with different levels of fuel pressure?

Thanks
Ray

2000 Intrigue 11040

Re: Hurricane Heater

Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 69057
ack I use a small portable vacuum, but it's kinda cramped, so I also use a large bottle brush to get out any carbon, then vacuum up the outside.

Earl Densten

03 Intrigue 11554

Re: Hurricane Heater

Reply #9 –
Yahoo Message Number: 69071
Paul,

I have over 8000 hrs on my Hurricane and have had to replace many parts since 2003. What I can say is that until I replaced the igniter in March of 2010 I was experiencing many of the same problems you have. I worked with ITR but they misdiagnosed my problem as a problem with my fuel pump, which I dutifully ordered and changed without any success. I then thought about replacing the igniter because it was one of the few parts that had never been replaced. Once I changed the igniter, my problems went away. No more flameouts! I am not an expert in Hurricanes but that seemed to do the trick for me. BTW, I reinstalled my old fuel pump and now keep the new pump for the next fuel problem that may arise.

Best of luck with your unit and post on your progress.

Regards,
Jose' Ferrer

'03 Allure Cascade #30863 w/tag
'03 Saturn L300

http://www.your-rv-lifestyle.com/

Re: Hurricane Heater

Reply #10 –
Yahoo Message Number: 69072
Paul,

You have a two basic options. First is to start replacing "likely" parts. Second is a thorough diagnosis to increase the likelihood of replacing the correct part or parts. A thorough diagnosis begins with very careful observation of how the system operates. If you are working on it yourself, it is a balancing act between spending time and money observing and testing or spending time and money ordering and replacing parts. With some careful observation you may find that the problem is more regular than you originally thought. Your observations should include everything that happens, and when it happens. You need to listed for blowers, compressors, and watch the sight glass for the igniter and flame. Even the sound and color of the flame matter. You need to control the environment so that you know what should happen. For example, turn the main switch off, turn you thermostat way up, turn on your remote, then turn on the main switch. Sit and watch and record as blower starts, some time passes, compressor and igniter start, flame starts some time passes, burner goes out with error code X (or whatever). Then call ITR, and ask them two questions. First, give them the numbers off your main board and ask if there are any recalls. Second, give them a description of the problem, and the sequence of events, then ask what are the most likely causes. Then either order all the parts that could be causing the problem, or ask them how to narrow down the possibilities. Narrowing down the cause will likely involve getting gauges, hoses an ammeter, a fuel can, etc.
Be very careful if you work on it yourself. Don't take any chances with the combination of fuel, electricity, and flame. If your not comfortable with the risk, then please keep paying someone else to do it, and make sure to ask them a lot of questions about how sure they are about the part they are replacing, and if it could be something else. Or ask them to guarantee that the fix they prescribe will solve the problem. **yeah - right**
 

Re: Hurricane Heater

Reply #11 –
Yahoo Message Number: 69076
The last one I believe, #60107 with the 7-10 psi rating. You may want to verify the rating on the old pump, but I think someone said 6-8 psi was the specification.