Troubleshooting - White Rodgers 1F79 Installation Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Symptom
No Heat
No Cool
Heat, Cool or Fan Runs Constantly.
Furnace (Air Conditioning) Cycles Too Fast
or Too Slow (narrow or wide temperature
swing)
Thermostat Setting and Thermostat
Thermometer Disagree
Blank Display and/or Keypad Not
Responding
Possible Cause
1. Pilot light not lit.
2. System Switch not set to HEAT.
3. Loose connection to thermostat or system.
4. Furnace Lock-Out Condition. Heat may also
be intermittent.
5. Heating system requires service or
thermostat requires replacement.
1. System Switch not set to COOL.
2. Loose connection to thermostat or system.
3. Cooling system requires service or
thermostat requires replacement.
1. Possible short in wiring.
2. Possible short in thermostat.
3. Possible short in heat/cool/fan system.
4. Fan Switch set to Fan On.
1. The location of the thermostat and/or the
size of the Heating (Cooling) System may
be influencing the cycle rate.
1. Thermostat thermometer setting requires
adjustment.
1. Voltage spike or static discharge.
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Corrective Action
Re-light pilot.
Set System Switch to HEAT and raise setpoint
above room temperature.
Verify thermostat and system wires are securely
attached.
Many furnaces have safety devices that shut
down when a lock-out condition occurs. If the
heat works intermittently contact the furnace
manufacturer or local service person for
assistance.
Diagnostic: Set System Switch to HEAT and raise
the setpoint above room temperature. Within a few
seconds the thermostat should make a soft click
sound. This sound usually indicates the thermo-
stat is operating properly. If the thermostat does
not click, try the reset operation listed above. If the
thermostat does not click after being reset contact
your heating and cooling service person or place
of purchase for a replacement. If the thermostat
clicks, contact the furnace manufacturer or a
service person to verify the heating is operating
correctly.
Set System Switch to COOL and lower setpoint
below room temperature.
Verify thermostat and system wires are securely
attached.
Same procedure as diagnostic for No Heat
condition except set the thermostat to COOL and
lower the setpoint below the room temperature.
There may be up to a five minute delay before the
thermostat clicks in Cooling.
Check each wire connection to verify they are not
shorted or touching together. No bare wire should
stick out from under terminal screws. Try resetting
the thermostat as described above. If the condition
persists the manufacturer of your system or
service person can instruct you on how to test the
Heat/Cool system for correct operation. If the
system operates correctly, replace the thermostat.
Digital thermostats normally provide precise
temperature control and may cycle faster than
some older mechanical models. A faster cycle
rate means the unit turns on and off more
frequently but runs for a shorter time so there is
no increase in energy use. If you would like to
increase the cycle time, clip Jumper W-905 as
mentioned in the instructions for Hydronic Heating
Systems. It is not possible to shorten the cycle
time. If an acceptable cycle rate is not achieved as
received or by clipping W-905 contact a local
service person for additional suggestions.
The thermometer can be adjusted +/- 3 degrees.
See Temperature Display Adjustment in the
Operation section.
Use the Reset Operation listed above.