
G—G861 Series Integrated Function Direct Spark Ignition Control Technical Bulletin 11
The thermostat anticipator setting is normally equal to the ignition system
current draw, plus that of the main valve.
Due to variations in appliance wiring and valves, it is advisable to measure
the actual current draw of the heating system at the thermostat location.
Measuring this current can be accomplished by opening the thermostat
contacts (lowering the setpoint) and installing an AC ammeter across the
terminals, or by using a clamp-on ammeter with a 10-turn multiplier
attached to the terminals. See Figure 4.
Ten Tu rns
C la m p-o n A m m e te r
(D ivide re ad ing b y te n.)
W
R
W
R
A C A m m e te r Lo w S ca le S e tting
To
H e ating
S ystem
To
H e ating
S ystem
Figure 4: Measuring the Thermostat Current
Thermostat
Heat
Anticipator
Settings