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9.3.6 Primary Control Testing
Tools Required:
Flat-blade screwdriver, alligator clip or piece of jumper wire.
Primary Controller Function:
Processes the call for heat and distributes power to the necessary components in order to
operate the furnace or boiler. During the startup and heating cycle, the primary controller looks
for a flame to insure that there is combustion, and shuts down the burner if there is no flame.
Note: During this test, if the Primary Controller does not function as stated, call Technical
Services for assistance, or Customer Service to order a new Controller. Note: With the T-T
terminals jumped, if the Burner does not operate, verify that the primary is sending power by
checking the voltage across the orange and white terminals beneath the primary control.
During a portion of this test, high voltage electrical components will be
energized. Only a certified electrician is to perform the following procedures, and with
extreme caution.
Procedure:
1.
Set the Wall Thermostat to a temperature setting lower than current ambient
temperature.
2.
Disconnect one of the wires going to the F-F terminals on the primary
Testing the Limited Recycle Mode function of the Primary Control
3.
Use the alligator clip or jumper wire to connect the T-T terminals
a. Burner should run for –several seconds, resulting in reset.
b. –If this happens, the primary control is working properly.
i. If the burner does not operate, unplug the burner and check the
connections in the burner wiring box. Then, repeat the testing. If the
burner still does not operate, replace the primary control.
ii. Go to step 7 if complete, else go to continue to step 4.
Testing the Recycle function of the Primary Control
4.
Use the alligator clip or jumper wire to connect the T-T terminals.
5.
When burner starts, use alligator clip or jumper wire to connect the F-F terminals and
allow to run for 1 minute.
6.
Remove jumper from F-F terminals
a. Burner should run for several seconds, resulting in reset. If this happens, the
primary control is working properly.
b. If the burner does not operate, unplug the burner and check the connections in
the burner wiring box. Then, repeat the testing. If the burner still does not
operate, replace the primary control.
Completing the Test
7.
Reconnect the wire removed in Step 2.
8.
Return the Wall Thermostat setting to an appropriate temperature.
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