Honeywell S8700 Series Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 2

S8700B,D-F,J-M DIRECT SPARK IGNITION CONTROLS

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Frequent Cycling

The S8700 is designed to cycle three to four times each 
hour during the heating season. Year-round applica-
tions and applications with more frequent cycling rates 
can wear out the controls more quickly than normal 
operation. Perform monthly system checks to make 
sure the system operates properly.

Water or Steam Cleaning

If a control gets wet, replace it. If the appliance is likely 
to be cleaned with water or steam, cover the control and 
wiring to protect them from water or steam flow. Mount 
the control high enough above the floor so it does not 
get wet during normal cleaning procedures.

High Humidity or Dripping Water

Dripping water can cause the control to fail. Never 
install an appliance where water can drip on the control. 
In addition, high ambient humidity can cause the control 
to corrode and fail. If the appliance is in a humid atmo-
sphere, make sure air circulation around the control is 
adequate to prevent condensation. Also, regularly 
check out the system.

IMPORTANT

Always install a splash cover to protect the 
control from water damage.

Corrosive Chemicals

Corrosive chemicals can attack the control, eventually 
causing a failure. If chemicals are used for routine 
cleaning, avoid contact with the control. Where 
chemicals are suspended in air, as in some industrial or 
agricultural applications, protect the control with an 
enclosure.

Dust or Grease Accumulation

Heavy accumulations of dust or grease can cause the 
control to malfunction. Where dust or grease can be a 
problem, provide covers for the control to limit 
contamination.

Heat

Excessively high temperatures can damage the control. 
Make sure the maximum ambient temperature at the 
control does not exceed the rating of the control, see 
Specifications section. If the appliance operates at very 
high temperatures, use insulation, shielding and air 
circulation, as necessary, to protect the control. Proper 
insulation or shielding should be provided by the 
appliance manufacturer; verify proper air circulation is 
maintained when the appliance is installed.

System Requirements

S8700 system requirements:

— Q347A Spark Igniter and Q354A Flame Sensor, or a 

Q366 with separate spark igniter and flame sensor 
mounted on a common bracket. (Equivalent ignition 
hardware may be used.)

— Honeywell VR8205 Gas Valve (or equivalent) 

designed for DSI applications. Valve loads must be 
within the range listed in the Specifications section. 

INSTALLATION

When Installing this Product…

1.

Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow 
them could damage the product or cause a 
hazardous condition.

2.

Check the ratings given in the instructions and on 
the product to make sure it is suitable for your 
application.

3.

The installer must be a trained, experienced 
service technician.

4.

After installation is complete, check out system 
operation.

WARNING

Fire or Explosion Hazard. 
Gas leaks can cause property damage, 
severe injury or death
Always turn off gas supply before installing a 
new gas control.

Be sure to conduct a gas leak test after installing 
the control.

CAUTION

Electric Shock Hazard. 
Power supply can cause personal injury or 
equipment damage.
Disconnect power supply before installation.

IMPORTANT

If this is a replacement application, follow the 
appliance manufacturer’s instructions, if 
available.

The manufacturer usually provides wiring dia-
grams, start-up and checkout instructions and 
service procedures for their system. If the 
manufacturer’s instructions are not available, 
use these instructions as a general guide.

MOUNTING

S8700 Control

Select a location within 6 ft (1.8m) of the burner that 
permits a direct cable route to the spark igniter terminal. 
Ready access to the S8700 terminals is necessary for 
wiring and servicing. Do not exceed the ambient tem-
perature rating given in the Specifications section.

To mount the S8700:

1.

Mount the S8700 in any position. See Fig. 1 for 
mounting dimensions.

2.

Use No. 6-32 machine screws or 1 in. No. 8 sheet 
metal screws for fastening. 

3.

Fasten the screws securely.

Summary of Contents for S8700 Series

Page 1: ...tput is positive phase one half wave rectified 24 Vac Spark Output 14 KV minimum into 25 picofarad capacitive load Environmental Ambient Operating Temperature 40 F to 175 F 40 C to 79 C Relative Humidity 5 to 95 at 95 F 35 C noncondensing Ignition Sequence Flame Sense Prepurge See Table 1 Ignition Trials to Lockout See Table 1 Trial for Ignition Times 4 6 6 6 11 1 or 21 1 second nominal available ...

Page 2: ... to protect the control Proper insulation or shielding should be provided by the appliance manufacturer verify proper air circulation is maintained when the appliance is installed System Requirements S8700 system requirements Q347A Spark Igniter and Q354A Flame Sensor or a Q366 with separate spark igniter and flame sensor mounted on a common bracket Equivalent ignition hardware may be used Honeywe...

Page 3: ...ontrol 1 Connect the system components to the S8700 terminals as shown in the wiring diagrams Fig 2 and 3 Refer to the heating appliance manufac turer s instructions for wiring any other auxiliary controls 2 Adjust the temperature control heat anticipator if provided to match the system current draw The current draw equals the total current required for the S8700 0 15A plus the gas valve and all o...

Page 4: ...t System 1 Turn on the power and the gas supply 2 Set the temperature control to call for heat and watch for a spark at the igniter S8700B D E F models have no delay on start up S8700J K L M models have a predetermined delay on start up for prepurge Check that the system starts as follows Prepurge delay if provided spark turns on gas valve opens at once and burner ignites after gas reaches the mai...

Page 5: ...the reset normal condition and interrupts the spark ignition circuit Should the current flow be interrupted i e flame out condition the spark will be re initiated immediately and a normal trial for ignition will occur If the main burner lights and proves a normal run will occur If the main burner does not light and prove the S8700 goes into lockout The S8700 keeps the gas control main valve open a...

Page 6: ...gnition circuit do the following 1 Shut off the gas supply to the gas control 2 Be sure system power supply delivers proper volt age to the S8700 during the ignition cycle 3 Disconnect the ignition cable at the S8700 spark terminals to isolate the circuit from the spark igniter or igniter sensor Prepare a short jumper lead using heavily insulated wire such as ignition cable Fig 4 S8700B D J K one ...

Page 7: ...y even though operation is normal at time of checkout Therefore if nuisance shutdowns have been reported be sure to check ground connections Electrical ground connections at the spark igniter or igniter sensor and the S8700 must be clean and tight If leadwire is damaged or deteriorated use only a No 14 or No 18 gauge moisture resistant thermoplastic insulated wire with 221 F 105 C minimum rating a...

Page 8: ...ions as described in the following sections Fig 6 S8700D F K M dual rod flame current measurement Fig 7 S7800B E J L single rod flame current measurement Burner Flame The flame sensor must be constantly immersed in flame Check the burner flame conditions as shown in Fig 7 NOTE Note If the main burner flame is fluctuating or lifting off the main burner intermittent flame signals can be generated Ad...

Page 9: ...ce or repair the troubleshooting sequence should be repeated until normal system operation is obtained NOTE When the appliance is in the lightoff mode ignition spark and the gas control are energized only during the trial for ignition which can last from four to 21 seconds depending on the S8700 model It will be necessary to recycle the call for heat to the control while performing this troublesho...

Page 10: ...SPARK GAP IS NOT TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE ALL OK REPAIR REPLACE AS NECESSARY REPAIR REPLACE AS NECESSARY IF S8700 GOES INTO LOCKOUT RESET SYSTEM CHECK FOR 24 VAC BETWEEN S8700 VALVE AND VALVE GND TERMINALS DURING TRIAL FOR IGNITION CHECK GAS SUPPLY GAS CONTROL AND GAS CONTROL WIRING REPAIR REPLACE AS NECESSARY IF S8700 GOES INTO LOCKOUT RESET SYSTEM CHECK ALL IGNITION CABLE BURNER GROUND WIRING AND ...

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