
5844973-UIM-A-0920
14 Johnson Controls Ducted Systems
Post-Purge
The control board runs the induced draft motor for a 15-s post-purge
period, and then de-energizes the inducer. If a call for heat occurs
during the post-purge period, the control board finishes the post-purge
period, and begins the next ignition sequence immediately.
Heat Blower Off Delay
After a heating sequence, the control board de-energizes the indoor
blower motor after a delay time as selected by a movable shunt (60 s,
90 s, 120 s, or 180 s). The blower off timing begins when the thermostat
is satisfied and removes (W) the call for heat. The control board returns
to standby when the blower off delay is complete.
If a thermostat call for heat occurs before the blower off delay is com-
plete, the control board begins an ignition sequence, starting with the
pre-purge period, while the blower off delay continues.
Lockout
During a lockout, the control board keeps the main gas valve and
induced draft motor de-energized.
You can reset lockouts resulting from failed ignition or flame losses by
removing the call for heat (W) for more than 1 s or removing power from
the control board for over 0.25 s. The control board automatically resets
after 60 min.
Lockouts resulting from the detection of internal control faults reset after
60 min or power interruption. Cooling operations are available during a
heating lockout.
High-Temperature Limit Switch
Any time the high-temperature limit switch is open for less than 5 min,
the control board runs the indoor blower motor on heat speed, runs the
inducer, and de-energizes the gas valve, and the LED on the control
board emits 4 red flashes. When the high-temperature limit switch
closes, the control board restarts the ignition sequence, beginning with
the pre-purge period.
If the high-temperature limit switch is open for more than 5 min, the con-
trol board de-energizes the inducer and continues to operate the indoor
blower motor on heat speed, and the LED on the control board emits 11
red flashes.
Rollout Switch
If the limit circuit is open for more than 15 min, the LED on the control
board emits 5 red flashes. The blower output is energized when the roll-
out switch is open.
If the rollout switch is reset, the control board remains locked out until
power is removed or a call for heat (W) is removed.
A rollout switch lockout does not reset automatically.
Power Interruptions
Power interruptions of any duration do not cause a lockout or any oper-
ation requiring manual intervention.
Flame Present with Gas Off
If the flame is sensed for longer than 4.0 s during a period when the gas
valve should be closed, the control board enters lockout, and the LED
on the control board emits 1 red flash. The control board energizes the
inducer blower while the flame is sensed.
GAS VALVE FAULT
If the main valve output is sensed as energized for more than 1 s when
commanded to be off, the control board de-energizes the induced draft
motor (if the flame is not present) to attempt to open the pressure
switch to de-energize the gas valve. If the main gas valve is still sensed
as energized after the inducer has been off for 10 s, the control board
re-energizes the inducer to vent the unburned gas. The control board
enters a hard lockout, and the LED on the control board emits 10 red
flashes.
The only way to recover from a hard lockout is to remove and reapply
24-VAC power to the control board.
Safety Controls
The control circuit includes the following safety controls:
•High-temperature limit switch - This is located inside the blower
compartment and protrudes into the heat exchanger compartment.
The high-temperature limit switch is set to open at a temperature
selected to prevent the outlet air temperature from exceeding the
maximum shown on the unit rating plate. It resets automatically.
The high-temperature limit switch operates when a high-tempera-
ture condition occurs. The high-temperature limit switch shuts
down the ignition control, closes the main gas valve, and ener-
gizes the blower.
•Pressure switch - If the induced draft motor fails, the pressure
switch prevents the ignition control and gas valve from being ener-
gized.
•Flame sensor - The flame sensor is located on the left-most
burner. If an ignition control fails to detect a signal from the flame
sensor indicating the flame is properly ignited, the main gas valve
closes.
•Rollout switch - This is located on the burner assembly. In the
event of a sustained main burner flame rollout, the rollout switch
closes the main gas valve. This is a manual reset switch.
GAS HEATING FAULT CODES
The gas heating section has built-in self-diagnostic capability. A blinking
LED light on the control board can flash red, green, or amber to indicate
various conditions. The control board continuously monitors its own
operation and the operation of the system. If a fault occurs, the LED
light indicates the fault code.
The slow flash speed is 2 s on and 2 s off. The other flash codes listed
below have the following timing: the LED light turns on for 1/3 s and
turns off for 1/3 s. This pattern is repeated the number of times equal to
the code. There is a 2-s pause between codes. For example, the 6 Red
Flashes fault code means the LED light flashes on and off six times and
then remains off for 2 s. This pattern repeats as long as the fault condi-
tion remains. The continuous flash codes listed below mean the LED
light flashes on and off continuously with no breaks or longer pauses.
Slow Green Flash: Indicates normal operation with no thermostat
calls. Standby mode.
Rapid Green Flashes: Indicates the control board is in factory test
mode.
Slow Amber Flash: Indicates normal operation with a thermostat call
for heat.
LED Steady Off: If the LED light does not flash at all, check that there
is power to the control board and check for an open fuse on the control
board. If the control board is correctly powered and the fuse is not open,
the control board may need to be replaced.
Steady on Red: Indicates a possible control board failure. Turn off the
power to the unit and turn on the power to the unit again. If the fault
code recurs, replace the control board. The control board is not field-
repairable.
Rapid Amber Flash: Indicates the flame sense current is below 1.5
VDC. Do the following:
• Check and clean the flame sensor.
• Check for proper gas flow.
• Verify that the current is greater than 1.5 VDC at the flame current
test pad.
4 Amber Flashes: Indicates the control board is receiving a Y signal
from the thermostat without a G signal. The furnace operates normally
during heating and cooling, but this fault code is displayed to alert the
user that there is a wiring problem. Verify that the G wire from the ther-
mostat is connected properly.
NOTICE
The manual reset Rollout Switch (RS) must be reset before allowing
furnace operation.