Flame Sensor; Troubleshooting; Electrostatic Discharge (Esd) Precautions; Diagnostic Chart - Amana M8 Installation Instructions Manual

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F
S
LAME
ENSOR
The flame sensor is a probe mounted to the burner/manifold as-
sembly which uses the principle of flame rectification to deter-
mine the presence or absence of flame.
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
E
D
(ESD) P
LECTROSTATIC
ISCHARGE
NOTE: Discharge body's static electricity before touching unit. An
electrostatic discharge can adversely affect electrical components.
Use the following precautions during furnace installation and ser-
vicing to protect the integrated control module from damage. By
putting the furnace, the control, and the person at the same elec-
trostatic potential, these steps will help avoid exposing the inte-
grated control module to electrostatic discharge. This procedure
is applicable to both installed and uninstalled (ungrounded) fur-
naces.
1. Disconnect all power to the furnace. Do not touch the
integrated control module or any wire connected to the
control prior to discharging your body's electrostatic
charge to ground.
2. Firmly touch a clean, unpainted, metal surface of the
furnace away from the control. Any tools held in a person's
hand during grounding will be discharged.
3. Service integrated control module or connecting wiring
following the discharge process in step 2. Use caution not
to recharge your body with static electricity; (i.e., do not
move or shuffle your feet, do not touch ungrounded objects,
etc.). If you come in contact with an ungrounded object,
repeat step 2 before touching control or wires.
4. Discharge your body to ground before removing a new
control from its container. Follow steps 1 through 3 if
installing the control on a furnace. Return any old or new
controls to their containers before touching any ungrounded
object.
D
C
IAGNOSTIC
HART
Refer to the troubleshooting chart in the Appendix for assistance
in determining the source of unit operational problems. The red
diagnostic LED blinks to assist in troubleshooting the unit. The
number of blinks refer to a specific code.
NOTE: To clear all alarm codes, depress the push button for 6
seconds.
F
R
AULT
ECALL
(F
PCBBF132 C
URNACES EQUIPPED WITH
The ignition control is equipped with a momentary push button
switch that can be used to display on the diagnostic LED the last
five faults detected by the control. The control must be in Standby
Mode (no thermostat inputs) to use the feature. Depress the
pushbutton switch for approximately 2 seconds. Release the switch
when the LED is turned off. The diagnostic LED will then display the
flash codes associated with the last five detected faults. The order
of display is the most recent fault to the least recent fault.
RECAUTIONS
B
)
ONTROL
OARD ONLY
R
F
L
ESETTING
ROM
OCKOUT
Furnace lockout results when a furnace is unable to achieve igni-
tion after three attempts. It is characterized by a non-functioning
furnace and a one flash diagnostic LED code from the red LED. If
the furnace is in "lockout", it will (or can be) reset in any of the
following ways.
1. Automatic reset. The integrated control module will
automatically reset itself and attempt to resume normal
operations following a one hour lockout period.
2. Manual power interruption. Interrupt 115 volt power to
the furnace for 1 - 20 seconds.
3. Manual thermostat cycle. Lower the thermostat so that
there is no longer a call for heat for 1 - 20 seconds then
reset to previous setting.
NOTE: If the condition which originally caused the lockout still
exists, the control will return to lockout. Refer to the Diagnostic
Chart for aid in determining the cause.
M
AINTENANCE
T
O AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK
ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE
MUST HANDLE THE IGNITER
IGNITER ELEMENT WITH BARE FINGERS
VIBRATION COULD DAMAGE THE IGNITER RESULTING IN PREMATURE
. O
FAILURE
NLY A QUALIFIED SERVICER SHOULD EVER HANDLE THE
.
IGNITER
A
NNUAL INSPECTION
The furnace should be inspected by a qualified installer, or ser-
vice agency at least once per year. This check should be performed
at the beginning of the heating season. This will ensure that all
furnace components are in proper working order and that the
heating system functions appropriately. Pay particular attention
to the following items. Repair or service as necessary.
Flue pipe system. Check for blockage and/or leakage.
Check the outside termination and the connections at
and internal to the furnace.
Heat exchanger. Check for corrosion and/or buildup
within the heat exchanger passageways.
Burners. Check for proper ignition, burner flame, and
flame sense.
Wiring. Check electrical connections for tightness and/
or corrosion. Check wires for damage.
Filters.
30
WARNING
,
,
INJURY OR DEATH
DISCONNECT
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HANDLE WITH CARE
OUCHING THE
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