CHECKING HONEYWELL S8600H OR S-8610M

INTERMITTENT IGNITION CONTROLS

NO SPARK AT PILOT BURNER BUT PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT

Fix connection and/or tighten module to the appliance.

Check the circuit providing 24 VAC.

Replace ignition module.

Turn on gas supply and/or power supply.

Securely connect cable and/or ground wire.

Replace pilot burner and/or ground wire.

Carefully bend down- wards top of ground strap to achieve 1/8” spark gap.

Replace ignition module.

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

Turn off gas supply.

Is there a good connection between terminals?

Is module securely attached to appliance for good ground connection?

YES

Is voltage (24VAC) across transformer positive terminal and GND with "call for heat"?

YES

Is voltage (24VAC) across ignition module terminals 24 Volt and GND on "call for heater"?

NOTE: (For LP models only) Pilot Valve will be de-energized if module goes into lockout condition. Reset system by turning electrical power off or by turning system controller down below "call for heat". Wait one minute then turn system on.

YES

Turn off power supply.

Is high voltage cable assembly firmly plugged into module?

Is pilot ground wire firmly attached to the pilot assembly and GND terminal on module?

YES

Are high voltage cable and ground wire in good condition (not brittle, burnt or cracked)?

YES

Make sure pilot flame spreader (hood) is the closest metal to

the electrode to prevent the spark from shorting out to other metal parts (pilot screen, pilot shield, etc).

High voltage cable must not touch metal surfaces or current carrying wires.

Is there a 7/64" spark gap between the tip (edge) of the hood and electrode, and is the gap located in the pilot gas stream?

YES

Is the ceramic insulator surrounding the electrode in good condition (not cracked or broken)?

YES

Replace pilot burner assembly.

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A.O. Smith HW 610 warranty Replace pilot burner assembly