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Part Number 550-142-320/0720

GWA

 Series 3 

Gas-Fired Water Boilers – 

Boiler Manual

13  Troubleshooting – spark-ignited pilot boilers

Sensor resistance values

Temp 

(°F)

Sensor ohms

Temp 

(°F)

Sensor ohms

Min

Max

Min

Max

32

34265

37871

120

4517

4992

40

27834

30764

130

3698

4088

50

21630

23907

140

3043

3364

60

16944

18727

150

2517

2782

70

13372

14780

160

2091

2311

80

10629

11747

170

1744

1928

90

8504

9399

180

1461

1615

100

6847

7568

190

1229

1359

110

5545

6129

200

1038

1147

Temperature sensor

1.  The boiler temperature sensor is a resistance-type 

device.

2.  See Figure 25 below shows the correct value for the 

sensor at various temperatures.

3.  Use the resistance values at 32°F, 60°F, 70°F and 

212°F to measure the sensor resistance at known 

temperatures (ice point, room temperature and sea 

level boiling point). For ice point and boiling point, 

insert the sensor in water at that temperature. Use an 

ohmmeter to read resistance value between thermis-

tor # and thermistor common. See Figure 27, page 38, 
for sensor plug details. 

Figure 25    Sensor resistance values

NOTE:  

If no power at control verify if external LWCO is 

LOCKED OUT. 

 

If in Low Water condition, Power is disrupted to 

control.

Control indicator lights —

HARD LOCKOUT Summary (Flashing LED’s)

MAY remove 120 VAC power for more than 2 seconds to clear 

 

lockout OR ignition control will automatically restart sequence  

of operation after 1 hour waiting period after fault condition is cleared.

INDICATOR LIGHT 

  

 

CONDITION

POWER 

   

Flashes once per second     

120 VAC connection to boiler reversed 

 

 

 

 

    or there is insufficient earth ground.

Flash code 2*

 

 

    Internal fault, microprocessor or memory.

Flash code 3*

 

 

    Unused.

Flash code 4*

 

 

    Unused.

Flash code 5*

 

 

    Internal fault, water thermistors disagree.

Flash code 6*

 

 

    Internal fault, gas valve circuit.

* Flash code pattern: POWER LED flashes 2, 3, etc. times rapidly 

 

followed  by 2 seconds off, then repeats.

ALL LED’S FLASHING 

 Failure to establish pilot flame after 4

 

 

 attempts. Propane Gas Only requires

 

 

 Manual Reset, see pages 26

 and

 27

 

 

 to correct.

SOFT LOCKOUT Summary (Flashing LED’s)

MAY remove 120 VAC power for more than 2 seconds, cycle thermostat 

for between 2 and 20 seconds, OR ignition control will automatically re-

 

start sequence of operation after 1 hour waiting period.

INDICATOR LIGHT  

  

CONDITION

POWER + TSTAT/CIRC 

High voltage detected on TSTAT circuit.

POWER + DAMPER 

Damper stuck closed or unable to close end

 

    

switch within 45 seconds from TSTAT call.

POWER + FLAME   

 

Flame sensed without call for heat or out

 

    

of sequence during ignition trial.

CAUTION Summary (Flashing LED’s)

INDICATOR LIGHT   

 

CONDITION

DAMPER  

 

Damper end switch opened after it had

 

   

been proven closed.

LIMIT 

 

 

Fault detected in temperature sensing hardware.

FLAME   

 

Flame loss or flame not sensed during trial

  

   

for ignition.

Troubleshooting the control module

See Figure 27

, page 38

, for location of harness plug receptacles  

and plugs on the control module.

Figure 26

  GWA Ignition control module

Control module

 

Solder or water

 splatter between plugs 

and circuit board can cause improper 

operation of control module. Place a 

shield over the boiler internal controls and 

components during installation. Failure to 

comply could result in severe personal 

injury, death or substantial property dam-

age.

  Make sure 

ground wiring

 is installed 

per wiring diagram. Good grounding is 

extremely important for proper operation.

  The information on this page and 

pages 38

 

through 44 apply only to spark-ignited 

pilot GWA boilers. These boilers are 

equipped with an ignition control module 

that  has  indicator  lights  to  show  control                                                                                                     

status. See 

Charts 1 

through 

6

pages 39 

- 44

, help you identify problems based on 

indicator light conditions.

Содержание GWA 3 Series

Страница 1: ...n when determin ing boiler location Any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed immediately against the transpor tation company by the consignee USER Please read the following Failure...

Страница 2: ...ks immediately to prevent pos sible accumulation of glycol Never use automotive antifreeze or ethylene glycol in the system Using these glycols can lead to hazardous leakage of glycol in the boiler sy...

Страница 3: ...3 latest edition Before locating the boiler o Check for nearby connection to System water piping Venting connections Gas supply piping Electrical power o Check area around boiler Remove any combustibl...

Страница 4: ...perate at maximum speed Do not operate a summer exhaust fan Close fireplace dampers d Place in operation the appliance being inspected Follow the operating instructions Adjust thermostat so appliance...

Страница 5: ...utility Type B double wall metal vent pipe or single wall vent pipe may be used as a liner 4 Cold masonry chimneys also known as outside chimneys typically have one or more walls exposed to outside ai...

Страница 6: ...olated contact proving the damper open in series with the thermostat input to the boiler The boiler will not start if this contact is open and will shut down should it open during operation 1 Prepare...

Страница 7: ...er system Severe damage to boiler will occur resulting in substantial property damage Drain and remove fittings 1 Disconnect fill water hose from water source 2 Drain boiler at drain valve or out hose...

Страница 8: ...lot systems See vent manufacturer s instructions to install plug shipped with damper in damper hole For spark ignited pilot boilers only install plug with no hole in vent damper hole Minimum clearance...

Страница 9: ...de 3 Install damper harness between damper actuator and hole in jacket left side panel See Figure 3 page 8 Use strain relief connectors and locknuts to secure both ends of damper harness Keep wiring h...

Страница 10: ...alve in cold water supply if required by local codes See Table 4 and Figure 5 diaphragm type or bladder type expansion tank or Figure 6 closed type expansion tank on page 11 for near boiler piping for...

Страница 11: ...d in air handling units where they can be exposed to refrigerated air use flow control valves or other automatic means to prevent gravity circulation during cooling cycle Circulation of cold water thr...

Страница 12: ...controls flow through the boiler 4 The purpose of this piping is to cause a high enough temperature rise in the boiler that the average temperature will be warm enough to prevent condensation of flue...

Страница 13: ...ow rate without affecting primary circuit flow rate If Figures 12 or 13 cannot be used use the boiler bypass piping shown in Figure 14 or Figure 15 on page 18 You can also use the piping shown in Figu...

Страница 14: ...type expansion tank pipe from top of air separator to tank fitting as in Figure 6 page 11 13 Air separator and automatic vent if used Note that the fill valve must always be connected to the expansio...

Страница 15: ...change in the heating circuit rate and temperature distribution Figures 12 or 13 on page 16 show suggested bypass ar rangements using primary secondary bypass piping pre ferred for low temperature sy...

Страница 16: ...nk or connect to tank fitting closed type expansion tank DO NOT use an automatic air vent when using closed type expansion tank It would allow air to leave the system causing waterlogging of the expan...

Страница 17: ...rates are adjusted according to the instructions following Figures 14 or 15 are alternative piping suggestions for converted gravity large water content or steam systems or radiant heating system for...

Страница 18: ...ystem temperature valves see instructions to the left for adjusting valves 8 Blend temperature gauge 9 Relief valve 10 Automatic air vent with diaphragm type expansion tank or connect to tank fitting...

Страница 19: ...antial property damage SYSTEM bypass piping method This piping method Figure 16 is called a system bypass be cause part of the circulator flow bypasses the system through valve 7a This bypassed hot wa...

Страница 20: ...le between cap and tee b Install ground joint union for servicing when required c Install manual shutoff valve in gas supply piping outside boiler jacket when required by local codes or utility requir...

Страница 21: ...in thermostat to match power requirements of equipment connected to it If connected directly to boiler set for 0 4 Figure 18 Field wiring connections service switch DHW if used and thermostat or end...

Страница 22: ...section failure Verify water chemistry Consult local water treatment companies for unusually hard water areas above 7 grains hardness or low pH water condi tions below 7 0 Boiler water pH of 7 0 to 8...

Страница 23: ...ulates available hot water before turning on the boiler to attempt to satisfy a call for heat While attempting to satisfy the heat demand the control module also monitors the boiler temperature change...

Страница 24: ...ilot flame 1 Overfired Large flame lifting or blowing past pilot flame sensor 2 Under fired Small flame Inner cone not engulfing pilot flame sensor 3 Lack of primary air Yellow flame tip 4 Incorrectly...

Страница 25: ...as outlined by manufacturer Burners should be operating and should go off when controls are tested When controls are restored burners should reignite o Button on spill switch pushed in o Test ignitio...

Страница 26: ...t control module will attempt to ignite pilot 2 more times with a 5 minute wait period after the second try and a 60 minute wait period after the third try If the ignition control does not sense pilot...

Страница 27: ...w in the standby mode 7 Thermostat anticipator setting Set thermostat heat anticipator as instructed in Figure 22 page 28 10 Sequence of operation spark ignited pilot boilers Steps following step 7 cy...

Страница 28: ...28 Part Number 550 142 320 0720 GWA Series 3 Gas Fired Water Boilers Boiler Manual Figure 22 Schematic wiring diagram Spark ignited pilot system 10 Sequence of operation spark ignited pilot boilers...

Страница 29: ...29 Part Number 550 142 320 0720 GWA Series 3 Gas Fired Water Boilers Boiler Manual Figure 23 Schematic wiring diagram Spark ignited pilot system 10 Sequence of operation spark ignited pilot boilers...

Страница 30: ...p 10 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to ON Press down on White Rodgers 36C valve knob to turn 11 Turn on all electric power to the appliance 12 When equipped with Effikal vent damper place serv...

Страница 31: ...31 Part Number 550 142 320 0720 GWA Series 3 Gas Fired Water Boilers Boiler Manual 11 Operating instructions Gas valve Robertshaw 7200...

Страница 32: ...al for instructions A nnual start up o Inspect Reported problems Boiler area Air openings Flue gas vent system Pilot and main burner flames Water piping Boiler heating surfaces Burners base and inlet...

Страница 33: ...ice and maintenance continued Water piping 1 Check the boiler interior piping and all system piping for signs of leaks 2 Repair any leaks before proceeding Do not use petroleum based cleaning or seali...

Страница 34: ...log and no longer control pressurization The boiler relief valve will weep frequently 12 Service and maintenance continued o Check test Gas piping 1 Sniff near floor and around boiler area for any ind...

Страница 35: ...ff Gas to Appliance instructions on boiler and Operating Instructions Do not drain boiler unless it will be exposed to freezing temperatures If using antifreeze in system do not drain 2 Follow shutdow...

Страница 36: ...e Can be adjusted by regulator on gas valve c If gas pressure is incorrect or gas is not available to boiler contact gas supplier to correct before proceeding further 3 Check pilot operation Follow Op...

Страница 37: ...ash code 6 Internal fault gas valve circuit Flash code pattern POWER LED flashes 2 3 etc times rapidly followed by 2 seconds off then repeats ALL LED S FLASHING Failure to establish pilot flame after...

Страница 38: ...38 Part Number 550 142 320 0720 GWA Series 3 Gas Fired Water Boilers Boiler Manual Figure 27 Control module connections 13 Troubleshooting spark ignited pilot boilers...

Страница 39: ...or fuses are good Remove 120 VAC IN plug Figure 27 Item 3 page 38 on control module Using voltmeter check across black and white wire pins of 120 VAC IN plug If in Low Water condition Power is disrup...

Страница 40: ...on check and correct the external wiring This is a common problem when using 3 wire zone valves Once the external thermostat circuit wiring is checked and corrected if necessary reconnect the external...

Страница 41: ...nd appropriate zone valves open The TSTAT CIRC and LIMIT lights should come on Does vent damper operate No Yes Wait 45 seconds Is Damper light flashing No Yes Remove damper wiring plug at damper and f...

Страница 42: ...lve closed Turn off power to boiler at service switch or breaker Wait at least 45 seconds Turn on power to boiler Restart boiler following Operating instructions in this manual Section 11 or on boiler...

Страница 43: ...as valve Turn on power to boiler and allow to cycle As soon as pilot is burning the MICROAMMETER should read at least 1 0 microamp Is flame signal at least 1 0 microamp No Yes Check the voltage across...

Страница 44: ...et spill switch or replace rollout switch If rollout thermal fuse element or spill switch has opened determine cause and correct condition Failure to do so will cause severe personal injury death or s...

Страница 45: ...018WT 460 003 017WT 2 Collector hood GWA 038 GWA 067 GWA 100 GWA 133 GWA 166 GWA 200 GWA 233 381 354 625WT 381 354 626WT 381 354 627WT 381 354 628WT 381 354 629WT 381 354 630WT 381 354 631WT 3 Draftho...

Страница 46: ...ase assembly 8 Burner rest in Base assembly 9 Base insulation kit included insulation for all base parts above plus gasket material needed between block assembly and base GWA 038 to GWA 133 GWA 166 to...

Страница 47: ...067 GWA 100 GWA 133 GWA 166 GWA 200 GWA 233 431 223 572WT 431 223 574WT 431 223 576WT 431 223 578WT 431 223 580WT 431 223 582WT 431 223 584WT 4 Jacket panel door GWA 038 070 GWA 100 GWA 133 GWA 166 G...

Страница 48: ...924WT 2 Combination pressure temperature gauge with 2 short shank 510 218 099WT 3 Drain valve NPT 1 Shank Fittings shown are included with boiler 511 210 423WT 4 Circulator Fittings shown are shipped...

Страница 49: ...GWA 200 GWA 233 511 044 356WT 511 044 366WT 2 Pilot kit w orifice aluminum pilot gas tubing 511 330 273WT Kit Conv Natural Gas to Liquefied Petroleum Propane GWA 038 210 510 811 940WT Kit Conv Natura...

Страница 50: ...T Return tappings inches NPT Gas connection manifold size Note 3 inches NPT A Vent location inches D Vent diameter inches W Jacket width inches H Damper height inches GWA 038 1 1 5 4 10 45 GWA 067 1 1...

Страница 51: ...he model number designates natural gas An L designates propane gas The letter after the designates the pilot ignition system I for spark ignited pilot For example a suffix L I means a propane spark ig...

Страница 52: ...om the boiler and place it in a plastic bag for disposal o Wash potentially contaminated clothes separately from other clothing Rinse clothes washer thoroughly NIOSH stated First Aid o Eye Irrigate im...

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