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ELECTRICAL (ELECTRONIC IGNITION IID) MODELS 512 - 1826
C.Trouble shooting for S8600 control. Refer to the following chart for future servicing or the ignition control.
WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE
For qualified Technicians ONLY
NOTE: Some heaters may be equipped with an ignition module that shuts off pilot gas if pilot fails to light. To reset, interrupt power to heater.
START
TURN GAS SUPPLY OFF.
TURN THERMOSTAT
(CONTROLLER) TO CALL
FOR HEAT
POWER TO MODULE
(24 V NOMINAL)
YES
Intermittent Pilot System
TROUBLESHOOTING HONEYWELL S8600
NOTE: Before troubleshooting, familiarize yourself with the
NO | Check line voltage power, low voltage transformer, limit controller, |
thermostat (controller) and wiring. |
SPARK ACROSS
IGNITER/SENSOR GAP
YES
NO
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.
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
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| • Check that all manual gas valves are open, supply tubing and pressures are |
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| good, and pilot burner orifice is not blocked. |
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•Check electrical connections between module and pilot operator on gas control.
•Check for 24 Vac across
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| NOTE: If S8600H goes into lockout, reset system. Lockout is used on L.P.G. models. | ||
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| • | Check continuity of ignition cable and ground wire. | |
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| • | Clean flame rod. | |
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| • | Check electrical connections between flame rod and module. | |
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| • | Check for cracked ceramic flame rod insulator. | |
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| • | Check that pilot flame covers flame rod and is steady and blue. | |
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| • | Adjust pilot flame. | |
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| • | If problem persists, replace module. | |
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| • | Check for 24 Vac across |
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| • | Check electrical connections between module and gas control. If okay, replace |
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| gas valve or gas control operator, i.e. pilot gas valve, flow switch etc. |
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NOTE: IF S8600H goes into lockout, reset system.
NO | • Check continuity of ignition cable and ground wire. |
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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.
CALL FOR HEAT ENDS
SYSTEM SHUTS OFF?
YES
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENDS
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| • | Check for proper thermostat (controller) operation. |
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| • | Remove MV lead at module; if valve closes, recheck temperature controller and |
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| wiring; if not, replace gas valve. |
Repeat procedure until troublefree operation is obtained.
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