American Dryer Corp ADG-464 manual

If ALL safety switches are closed, the burner controller module (BCM) will start the burner fan motor (BCM terminal #8).

The BCM (burner controller module) waits 10-seconds to allow the blower motor to get up to speed, and then checks that the burner fan combustion air switch (BCM terminal #6) circuit is closed. If this circuit is open during the drying cycle, the “Air Failure” L.E.D. (light emitting diode) will light. The gas valve will close, and a “HEATER FAULT” message will be displayed.

In order to prevent this air switch from being jumped out, the BCM (burner controller module) checks to insure that this circuit is open prior to start-up, then “SYSTEM UNSAFE” L.E.D. (light emitting diode) will light.

If the air flow switch closes after the burner fan is turned on, the pilot solenoid valve (BCM terminal #3) is opened for 10-seconds and a spark is produced (BCM terminal #4) by the burner spark plug, igniting the pilot flame.

The flame rod, which extends into the pilot flame, has 300 VAC on it from the (BCM terminal #S1). The flame lets the current flow from the flame rod to ground, which is then converted to 3 volts to 11 volts DC by the BCM (burner controller module). The “flame signal” L.E.D. (light emitting diode) on the BCM lights up.

The spark plug will turn off 1.5-seconds after the pilot flame is detected. If the pilot flame should fail during the 10-seconds period that the pilot solenoid is open. The BCM (burner controller module) will reenergize the spark. If the pilot flame is not established at the end of this 10-second period, the system will lock out and the “FLAME FAILURE” L.E.D. (light emitting diode) will light.

The 10-second period when the pilot solenoid opens and a spark is produced is called the trial-for-ignition (TFI) time. It is selected at either 5-seconds or 10-seconds by a dip switch located on the back cover of the BCM (burner controller module).

The 3 volt DC to 11 volt DC signal from the flame rod to the BCM (burner controller module) can be measured by;

(a)Closing the manual shut-off valve in the main gas line to the burner. Leave the pilot manual valve open.

(b)Push the Test and Reset Button on the cover of the burner control module (BCM) in to the “test” position.

(c)Start a drying cycle... the burner controller module (BCM) will halt the ignition sequence after the pilot is ignited. The pilot flame should be about the size of a tennis ball and should make the flame sensor red hot.

(d)Insert the positive probe of a DC voltmeter in to the “flame signal” port on the cover of the burner controller module (BCM). Connect the negative probe to ground.

(e)If signal is less than 3 volts DC, then the pilot may be too small or too large, there may be a wiring connection between the flame rod and BCM (burner controller module), the flame rod may be dirty, (wash it with soap and water) or defective, or the grounding may be faulty.

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