S-3B Heating Anticipator/ Cylce Rate; Checking Transformer And Controlcircuit; Checking Primary Limit Control; Checking Auxiliary Limit Control - Goodman GMVM Service Instructions Manual

SERVICING

S-3B HEATING ANTICIPATOR/ CYLCE RATE

Older heating thermostats may have an adjustable anticipa-
tor. This is a wire wound adjustable heater which is ener-
gized during the "ON" cycle to help prevent overheating of
the conditioned space.
The anticipator is a part of the thermostat and if it should fail
for any reason, the thermostat must be replaced.
Other thermostats have a cycle rate adjustment to adjust
cycles per hour. This should be set to match system type.
S-4 CHECKING TRANSFORMER AND CONTROL
CIRCUIT
A step-down transformer 120 volt primary to 24 volt second-
ary, 40 VA (Heating and Cooling Models) supplies ample
capacity of power for either operation.
HIGH VOLTAGE
D ALL
ISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR
CHANGING ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING.
F
SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT. AILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
1. Remove blower compartment door to gain access to the
thermostat low voltage wires located at the furnace inte-
grated control module.
2. Remove the thermostat low voltage wires at the furnace
integrated control module terminals.
With Power On (and Door Interlock Switch closed
WARNING
L
INE VOLTAGE NOW PRESENT
3. Use a voltmeter, check voltage across terminals R
and C. Must read 24 VAC.
4. No voltage indicates faulty transformer, open fuse, bad
wiring, bad splice, or open door interlock switch.
5. Check transformer primary voltage at incoming line
voltage connections, fuse, splices, and blower door in-
terlock switch.
6. If line voltage is available to the primary side of trans-
former and not at secondary side, the transformer is
inoperative. Replace.
7. After completing check and/or replacement of trans-
former and check and/or repair of control circuit, rein-
stall blower compartment door.
8. Turn on electrical power and verify proper unit opera-
tion.
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WARNING
M
ULTIPLE POWER
S-300 CHECKING PRIMARY LIMIT CONTROL
All modulating furnaces use a nonadjustable, automatic re-
set, bi-metal type limit control. The primary limit control is
located on the front panel of the furnace between heat ex-
changer tubes. This is a normally closed control.
HIGH VOLTAGE
D ALL
ISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR
CHANGING ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING.
F
SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT. AILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
1. Turn off all voltage sources
2. Remove the two wires from the limit switch
3. Using an ohmmeter, check for a closed circuit across
the two limit contacts (this will be the same reading
that you see by touching your two meter leads to-
gether)
S-301 CHECKING AUXILIARY LIMIT CONTROL
Automatic Reset Auxiliary Limit Located in Blower Hous-
ing
Modulating furnaces use an auxiliary limit(s) (automatic re-
set) control connected in series with the main limit switch.
If its temperature should be exceeded, it will open, interrupt-
ing the voltage in the limit circuit. The auxiliary limit is lo-
cated on the side of the blower housing. This is a normally
closed switch. To check auxiliary limits; perform the follow-
ing steps.
HIGH VOLTAGE
D ALL
ISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR
CHANGING ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING.
F
SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT. AILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
1. Turn off all power sources
2. Remove the two wires from the auxiliary limit switch
3. Using an ohmmeter, check for a closed circuit across
the two limit contacts (this will be the same reading
that you see by touching your two meter leads to-
gether)
WARNING
M
ULTIPLE POWER
WARNING
M
ULTIPLE POWER