Component
Testing
Signal TTransducer:
The signal transducer allows current measurements to be
read from the D.C. voltage scale using the conversion 1 D.C.
volt equals 1 D.C. microamp. The tester allows flame sense
current measurements down to .01 MA (microamp).
The transducer is designed to plug directly into a meter as
shown. If your meter does not have a connector jack, simply
apply the meter probes directly to the transducer’s pins.
Observe proper polarity. Failure to do so results in negative
values being read.
Testing PProcedures:
Conduct this test with both access doors closed. Failure to
follow this instruction will create disruption of proper
sensing, with possible extinguishing of burner flame.
A. Initial PPreparation
1. Disconnect the heater from its electrical supply.
2. Set function selector switch on meter to D.C. voltage
position.
B. Test K
Kit IInstallation
1. Disconnect flame sensor wire from terminal FSI on the
ignition control module.
2. Connect the male terminal from the transducer to the
female terminal of the flame sensor wire. Connect the
female terminal of the transducer to the male terminal
at terminal FSI on the control module.
3. Reconnect heater to electrical supply.
C. Flame S
Sensor C
Check
1. Start the heater and allow the ignition sequence to
proceed until flame is firmly established. Crack open
the burner access door slightly to allow just enough of
a view. Make sure the flame sensor tip is at midpoint
in the burner flame and is not touching any metal on
the heater.
2. Note the reading on the meter. A slight fluctuation is
normal. Readings will be anywhere from .50 MA
(minimum) to 4.5 MA (maximum).
3. If the reading drops below .50 MA, the ignition module
will eventually allow burner flame to be extinguished.
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Shut off gas supply and disconnect heater from
its electrical supply.
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Allow heater to COOL.
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Replace the flame sensor and retest.
August 1999
Flame
Sensor
Wire
Wire to
“FSI”
6.3-2
2
Transducer
Flame Sensor Tests