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ECM OPERATION MANUAL FOR USE WITH MODELS: OL16-125 OL20-151 OH16-125 : IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BELOW AND IN THIS MANUAL, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE. DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. INDEX SECTION BEGINNING PAG BLOWER CONTROL INFORMATION A. TERMINAL DEFINITIONS & FIELD WIRING B. WIRING & SWITCHES C. INPUTS D. OUTPUTS E. OPERATING MODES F. CFM TABLES G. ECM SPECIFIC REPLACEMENT PARTS III.
All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. I. BLOWER CONTROLLER INFORMATION A. TERMINAL DEFINITIONS & FIELD WIRING Burner Harness Connector P1 Pin 1 – Limit switch connection. Pin 2 – 120 VAC Line connection. Pin 3 – Burner pilot contact.
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All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. "CC_COM" Compressor Contactor Common...
All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. B. WIRING & SWITCHES OH16/OL16/20 LOWBOY Figure 1: BLOWER WIRING : TURN OFF THE ELECTRICAL POWER to the furnace before attempting to disconnect blower wiring.
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All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. BLOWER Figure 2: BOARD LAYOUT WITH SWITCHES...
All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. C. Inputs Power supplies Line voltage is applied between the "S1" and "N1" quick connect terminals. 24 VAC Class II Transformer secondary voltage supplied to X and C Limit Switch The 120VAC optically isolated limit switch input is connected on pin P2-1 &...
All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. Compressor contactor The control provides switched 24VAC to operate a compressor contactor. Rating shall be class 2 - 24 VAC pilot duty @ 24 VAC (< 200mA). EAC (electronic air cleaner) The control provides a 120VAC output for an electronic air cleaner.
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All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. Dehumidification Operation If a call for dehumidification is received while the Cool Mode is active, blower speeds will be reduced. The speed value will be selected from the DEHUM column of the CFM Tables. This input may only be used on systems using a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) on the evaporator.
All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. Six dip switches select Speed values for heat, cool, fan and dehumidification blower speeds (see the CFM Tables). Blower On and Off Delays Four Heat blower on and four blower off delays are selected by two dip switches for each function. Refer to Table 1 for specific delay values.
All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. It will flash rapidly while120VAC is missing from the LIMIT switch. This is intended to give a quick visual indication of the High LIMIT switch. B. GENERAL GUIDELINES TO TROUBLESHOOTING GE ECM – DRIVEN SYSTEMS Disconnect power from unit before removing or replacing connectors, or servicing motor.
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All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. Excessive noise Determine if it’s air noise, cabinet, duct or motor noise – interview customer, if necessary Noisy blower or cabinet Check for loose blower housing, panels, etc. ...
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All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. Figure 3: ECM PIN CONNECTORS Troubleshooting table above and Figure 2 adapted from GE Industrial Systems publication GED-7161C, “Troubleshooting GE ECM – Driven Systems”.
All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. C. TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTS THIS GUIDE SHOULD BE USED IN THE CASE OF A STOPPED OR MANFUNCTIONED ECM BLOWER MOTOR. THE FOLLOWING SHOULD HELP ESTABLISH THE TYPE OF MALFUNCTION OR DEVIATION FROM THE NORMAL BLOWER OPERATION. TO USE THIS DIAGRAM, YOU JUST NEED TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE BOXES.
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All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. Sequence of Operation BLOWER Off- Delay Active? HEAT On-Delay LIMIT Mode On? Ended? Active? Active? 1.BURNER Off BURNER On 2. HEAT mode Off 3. BLOWER Off-Delay Started 4. Status LED Off DEHUM COOL On-Delay...
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All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. Sequence of Operation Glossary Inputs: LIMIT - 120vac power from the High Limit Switch used to power the burner. W- Switched 24vac indicating a Heat call from the thermostat. Y - Switched 24vac indicating a Cool call from the thermostat.
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