Travis Industries Tempest Portable Torch User manual

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TravisIndustriesCertifiedFactoryTrainingProgram

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Contents
PowerRequirements:...................................................................................................................................2
SequenceofOperation:................................................................................................................................2
TroubleShooting...........................................................................................................................................4
TorchWiringDiagram...................................................................................................................................7
HowToTestComponents.............................................................................................................................8
GainingAccessToWiresAtTheTorchHead............................................................................................8
TestingContinuityOfTheIgnitor..............................................................................................................9
TestingVoltagetotheIgnitor...................................................................................................................9
TestingContinuityOfTheValve..............................................................................................................10
TestingVoltagetotheValve...................................................................................................................10
TestingTheOutputOfTheThermopile..................................................................................................11
WiringMultipleTorchestoOneTransformer............................................................................................12
Daisy‐ChainExample...............................................................................................................................12
Direct‐RunExample................................................................................................................................12
Daisy‐ChainWireLengthChart...................................................................................................................13
ReplacementParts......................................................................................................................................14

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Power Requirements:
 Transformer Minimum Rating 50 volt-amps per torch connected
 21VAC - 24VAC minimum 1.6 Amps
 Minimum 14 Gauge wire.
(Refer to the Installation manual for wire gauge requirements.)
Sequence of Operation:
1) Call for Ignition (power switch turned on - 110VAC supplied to the transformer).
2) Transformer supplies 24VAC to control module (in the head of the torch).
3) Control module supplies 24VAC to the Igniter. Igniter heats up (starts to glow red).
4) Control module supplies 24VAC to the gas valve. Gas valve opens (this occurs
approx. 3 seconds after the igniter glows red).
5) The flame from the torch heats up the thermopile which produces a small electrical
current.
6) When the thermopile produces the appropriate millivolts, the igniter will turn off and
the solenoid valve will stay open until power is turned off to the transformer or the
thermopile stops producing the appropriate millivolts.
 The control module determines the state of the torch (fire or no fire) by looking at the
percentage of voltage change from the thermopile (gain or loss - not a set voltage). If
no fire is sensed by the control module, the igniter and gas valve will stay on for the
full ignition sequence (approximately 35 seconds), after which they will close.
 The torch will wait 30 seconds before it attempts to light again. The torch will attempt
to light (3) times. If the torch does not successfully light in those three attempts, the
torch will “lock out” or not attempt to relight until the lockout is reset.
 To reset the torch from a lockout you must cycle the power supply off and back on to
restart the sequence.

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WARNING - *24VAC POWER SUPPLY IS POLARITY SENSITIVE*
NOTE: If the torch has had power supplied with the polarity switched, the control modules
may be damaged which can result in failure to sense the flame or “cycling”. Often
the torch will continue to work once the wiring is corrected. If a control module has
failed, it will continue to cycle or light 3 times prior to lock out (because it is not
sensing the flame properly). When this occurs, the module may show physical
signs of damage such as:
 discolored wires where they come out of the module
 strong electrical burnt smell
 blistering of the control module housing
 control module cracked or melted
If these signs are present, the module has failed or will fail soon and should be
replaced. If there are no visible signs of damage the module may continue to
function as designed.
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Trouble Shooting
Trouble shooting will require the torch head be
disconnected from its mounting post.
 Torch does not Light and Igniter does not Glow Red
Possible Cause: What to Check:
Electrical power off  Verify power 24VAC to module
 Check circuit breaker or GFCI
Igniter failed  Verify OHM’s 3.5Ω +/- .5Ω
 Supply 24VAC directly to igniter
Control Module failed
 Verify polarity of supplied power to control module. If
polarity is reversed the module may have shorted and
been damaged.
 Igniter Glows Red but Torch Does Not Light
Possible Cause: What to Check:
Gas is off  Turn on gas (check shut off valve)
Low gas pressure  Verify supply pressure - NG = 7” W.C. or LP = 11”
W.C.
Bad valve  Verify OHM’s 33.2Ω +/- 1.0Ω
 Supply 24VAC directly to valve
Low power supplied to
module
 Verify voltage at connection on the control module -
Min. 21 volts at a 1.6 amp draw (torch must be in
ignition cycle with igniter glowing red to measure
voltage (gas does not need to be on)
 Verify wiring to torch head.
 Check to make sure:
 Wire run from transformer to torch is not too long
 Proper wire gauge for the length of wire run
 Have exceeded the number of torches on one
transformer. (See wiring requirements on pages
8 & 13)
HINT: The igniter can glow red but not be hot enough to ignite the gas. Make sure to
check the voltage to make sure it is sufficient.
HINT: Listen or feel for the solenoid on the gas valve to click open which should occur
5 seconds after power is applied (3 seconds after the igniter visibly glows red).

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 Torch Lights during Ignition Sequence then goes out
during normal operation
Possible Cause: What to Check:
Polarity to Torches not
correct
 Verify wiring from transformer to torches is correct.
Incorrect polarity will damage module
Thermopile failed or
wired wrong
 Check power output of thermopile. The thermopile
is polarity sensitive, check connections and verify
proper wiring. (see wire diagram - page 7).
► Torch senses a percentage of Millivolt increase
for flame rectification to put torch in run mode
(typically 50-60 MV)
Dirty air channel or
burner
 Remove glass and clean flame spreader
 Clean burner and Venturi (mixing tube) for possible
bugs or debris
HINT: Difference between ignition sequence and cycling: If both fire and igniter drop
out at same time it is most likely the end of an ignition sequence (30 sec.).
Cycling occurs when the torch is in normal run mode (burner is on - Igniter is not
on) and then repeatedly drops out and relights. (3x prior to locking out)
 Flames are too short (under 6")
Possible Cause: What to Check:
The gas supply pressure
to the appliance is too
low
 Not enough gas in LP tank
 Gas supply line or gas regulator sized incorrectly
for load
 Flames do not Spiral
Possible Cause: What to Check:
Torch just turned on  Torch not warm yet - It takes 5 to 10 minutes for
the torch to start up and the flame to spiral
Windy conditions  Wind will influence the flame quality and, if
persistent, may lead to sooting on the glass
Glass not spaced
correctly
 Verify glass has an even gap on all four corners

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 Glass is Sooty
Possible Cause: What to Check:
Blockage in burner  Check for spider webs or debris in burner or
Venturi (mixing tube)
Windy conditions  Wind will influence the flame quality and can cause
sooting
 Torch does not shut down
Possible Cause: What to Check:
Valve stuck in open
position
 Check for debris in gas supply line
 Replace valve
 Torch makes Clicking Sounds
Possible Cause: What to Check:
Glass is moving inside
frame
 This is normal – the metal around the glass
expands and contracts with heat
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Torch Wiring Diagram
 All wiring inside the torch leads to the control module. The module has remained the same, but
the color of the wires from the module has changed. See the two diagrams below.
Control Module Wiring Diagram – July 2019 or Later
* NOTE: The thermopile must connect to the control module as shown above (white/orange wire connects
to the white thermopile wire and orange wire connects to red thermopile wire). Do not reverse
the wires. If the wires are reversed, the torch will not work correctly.
Control Module Wiring Diagram – July 2019 or Earlier
* NOTE: The thermopile must connect to the control module as shown above (orange/white wire connects
to the white thermopile wire and orange wire connects to red thermopile wire). Do not reverse
the wires. If the wires are reversed, the torch will not work correctly.
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How To Test Components
Below you will find details of how to test the individual components of the tempest torch system. This
information is for qualified technicians only.
Gaining Access To Wires At The Torch Head
Totestthecomponentsofthetorchsystemyouwillneedtogainaccesstothewiresunderthetorch
head.Removetheheadfromitsmount(seeinstallationmanualfordetails).Withtheheadremoved,
youwillseeagasvalveandcontrolmoduleandthecontrolwiringallbundledtogetherwithzipties.
Carefullycuttheziptilestogainaccesstothequickconnectswhichwillbethetestingpoints.
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Testing Continuity Of The Ignitor
 Disconnect the two wires from control module (early models – Red/Black and Red/Green –
Current models – Red and White/Red) to the ignitor wires (woven white).
 Set multi meter to read Ohms of resistance (Ω).
 Touch meter probes to the ignitor wires and take the reading. The ohms reading should be 3.5Ω
+/- .5Ω
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Testing Voltage to the Ignitor
 Disconnect the two wires from control module (early models – Red/Black and Red/Green –
Current models – Red and White/Red) to the ignitor wires (woven white).
 Set multi meter to read AC Volts (VAC).
 Touch meter probes to the control modules wires. Turn power on to the torch and take the
reading. The VAC reading should be 24V.
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3.5Ω
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