ELECTRICAL (ELECTRONIC IGNITION IID) IID
Intermittent Pilot System
TROUBLESHOOTING HONEYWELL S8600
WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE. For qualified technicians ONLY.
NOTE: Some heaters may be equipped with an ignition module that shuts off pilot gas if the pilot fails to light. To reset, interrupt power to the heater.
START
TURN GAS SUPPLY OFF.
TURN THERMOSTAT
(CONTROLLER) TO CALL
FOR HEAT
POWER TO MODULE
(24 V NOMINAL)
YES
SPARK ACROSS
IGNITER/SENSOR GAP
YES
TURN GAS SUPPLY ON
PILOT BURNER LIGHTS?
YES
SPARK STOPS WHEN
PILOT IS LIT?
YES
MAIN BURNER LIGHTS?
YES
SYSTEM RUNS UNTIL CALL FOR HEAT ENDS?
YES
CALL FOR HEAT ENDS
SYSTEM SHUTS OFF?
YES
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENDS
NO 
NO 
NO 
NO 
NO 
NO 
NO 
NOTE: Before troubleshooting, familiarize yourself with the
Check line voltage power, low voltage transformer, limit controller, thermostat (controller) and wiring.
Pull ignition lead and check spark at module.
Spark Okay?
YES
•Check ignition cable, ground wiring, ceramic insulator and gap, and correct.
•Check boot of the ignition cable for signs of melting or buckling. Take protective action to shield cable and boot from excessive temperatures.
•Check that all manual gas valves are open, supply tubing and pressures are good, and pilot burner orifice is not blocked.
•Check electrical connections between module and pilot operator on gas control.
•Check for 24 Vac across
NOTE: If S8600H goes into lockout, reset system by removing power for at least 60 seconds. Lockout is used on Pro. models.
•Check continuity of ignition cable and ground wire.
•Clean flame rod.
•Check electrical connections between flame rod and module.
•Check for cracked ceramic flame rod insulator.
•Check that pilot flame covers flame rod and is steady and blue.
•Adjust pilot flame.
•If problem persists, replace module.
•Check for 24 Vac across
•Check electrical connections between module and gas control. If okay, replace gas valve or gas control operator, i.e. pilot gas valve, flow switch etc.
NOTE: IF S8600H goes into lockout, reset system.
• Check continuity of ignition cable and ground wire.
NOTE: If ground is poor or erratic, shutdowns may occur occasionally even though operation is normal at the time of checkout.
•Check that pilot flame covers flame rod and is steady and blue.
•If checks are okay, replace module.
•Check for proper thermostat (controller) operation.
•Remove MV lead at module; if valve closes, recheck temperature controller and wiring; if not, replace gas valve.
Repeat procedure until trouble free operation is obtained.
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