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OPERATION 

SYSTEM LOCKOUT AND DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES 

COOL MODE

In a typical system, a call for cool is initiated by closing 
the thermostat contacts. This energizes the 50A66-843 
control's cooling sequence. The compressor is energized 
and the delay-to-fan-on period begins. After the delay-
to-fan-on periods ends, the circulator fan is energized at 
cool speed. The electronic air cleaner (optional) is also 
energized. After the thermostat is satisfied, the compres-
sor is de-energized and the delay-to-fan-off period begins. 
After the delay-to-fan-off period ends, the circulator fan 
and electronic air cleaner (optional) are de-energized.

MANUAL FAN ON MODE

If the thermostat fan switch is moved to the ON position, 
the circulator fan (heat speed) and optional electronic air 
cleaner are energized. When the fan switch is returned 
to the AUTO position, the circulator fan and electronic air 
cleaner (optional) are de-energized.

If flame is detected, then lost, the 50A66-843 control will 
repeat the initial ignition sequence for a total of three 
"recycles". After three unsuccessful "recycle" attempts, 
the control will go into system lockout.
If flame is established for more than 10 seconds after igni-
tion, the 50A66-843 controller will clear the ignition attempt 
(or retry) counter. If flame is lost after 10 seconds, it will 
restart the ignition sequence. This can occur a maximum 
of four times before system lockout.
A momentary loss of gas supply, flame blowout, or a 
shorted or open condition in the flame probe circuit will be 
sensed within 2 seconds. The gas valve will de-energize 
and the control will restart the ignition sequence. Recycles 
will begin and the burner will operate normally if the gas 
supply returns, or the fault condition is corrected, before 
the last ignition attempt. Otherwise, the control will go 
into system lockout.
If the control has gone into system lockout, it may be pos-
sible to reset the control by a momentary power interrup-
tion of ten seconds or longer. Refer to 

PRECAUTIONARY, 

SYSTEM LOCKOUT, AND DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES.

SYSTEM LOCKOUT FEATURES

When system lockout occurs, the gas valve is de-energized. 
The circulator blower is energized at heat speed for some 
faults, and if flame is sensed, the inducer blower is en-
ergized. The diagnostic indicator light will flash or glow 
continuously to indicate system status. 

(System lockout 

will never override the precautionary features.)
To reset the control after system lockout,
 do one of 
the following:
1.  Interrupt the call for heat at the thermostat for at least 

one second, but less than 20 seconds (if flame is sensed 
with the gas valve de-energized, interrupting the call 
for heat at the thermostat will 

not reset the control).

2.  Interrupt the 24 VAC power at the control for at least 

ten seconds. You may also need to reset the flame 
rollout sensor switch.

3.  After one hour in lockout, the control will automatically 

reset itself.

DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES

The 50A66-843 control continuously monitors its own 
operation and the operation of the system. If a failure oc-
curs, the DS 1 (red) and DS 2 (green) LEDs will indicate 
a failure code as shown on next page.

Summary of Contents for White-Rodgers 21D83M-843

Page 1: ...act with water dripping spraying rain etc If the control has been in direct contact with water replace the control Label all wires before disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Route and secure wiring away from flame SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect electric power before servicing Ensure proper earth grounding of appliance Ensure proper connection of ...

Page 2: ...idual products of combustion between the failed trial for ignition and the retry period 15 Post Purge The period of time intended to allow for the dissipation of any unburned gas or residual products of combustion at the end of a furnace burner operating cycle Post purge begins at the loss of flame sense 5 Lockout Time ANSI standard rated module timing 250 Heat Delay To Fan On The period of time b...

Page 3: ...cement 50A66 843 ignition control board over the holes marked A in figure 1 Insert the replacement control stand off fasteners into the holes in the mounting panel 6 Insert the four provided stand off fasteners into the back of the mounting panel in the holes marked B in figure 1 Insert the replacement control board assembly into the existing holes in the control box or blower panel 7 Insert provi...

Page 4: ...ue transformer wire Optional 4 blue wire provided for transformers that have a quick connect terminal 6 Connect the provided 9 pin to 12 pin wiring harness to the unit 9 pin connector 7 Connect the provided 4 pin to 6 pin wiring harness to the unit 6 pin connector 8 Connect the yellow wire from position 6 on the 12 pin connector to the yellow transformer wire 9 Connect GND wire to equipment ground...

Page 5: ...te with the 50A66 843 s adap tive ignition routine to ensure the most efficient ignitor temperature At the end of the ignitor warm up time both valves in the gas valve are opened Flame must be detected within 4 seconds If flame is detected the delay to fan on period begins After the delay to fan on period ends the circulator fan is energized at heat speed If there is an optional electronic air cle...

Page 6: ...out or a shorted or open condition in the flame probe circuit will be sensed within 2 seconds The gas valve will de energize andthecontrolwillrestarttheignitionsequence Recycles will begin and the burner will operate normally if the gas supply returns or the fault condition is corrected before the last ignition attempt Otherwise the control will go into system lockout If the control has gone into ...

Page 7: ...ng and verify furnace is grounded properly Slow flash Off Flame sensed with gas valve de energized Verify the gas is operating and shutting down prop erly Flame in burner assembly should extinguish promptly at the end of the cycle Check orifices and gas pressure On Slow flash Open rollout switch Verify continuity through rollout switch circuit On On Module internal fault condition Module contacts ...

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