
LAST FAULT MODE
To retrieve fault codes, push and release the "LAST ERROR"
button for more than 1/5 second and less than 5 seconds.
(Control will indicate this period by solid GREEN for 1/5 to
5seconds).TheLEDwillashuptovestoredfaultcodes,
beginning with the most recent. If there are no fault codes in
memory,theLEDwillashtwogreenashes.Thecontrolwill
ashthemostrecenterrorrstandtheoldesterrorlast(lastin
rstout).Thereshallbe2secondsbetweencodes.SolidLED
error codes will not be displayed.
DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES
The 50M51 control continuously monitors its own operation and
the operation of the system. If a failure occurs, the red LED on the
controlwillashafailurecode.If the failure is internal to the
control, the light will stay on. In this case, the entire control
should be replaced, as the control is not eld-repairable.
If the sensed failure is in the system (external to control), the
LEDwillashinthefollowingash-pausesequencestoindicate
failurestatus(eachashwilllastapproximately0.25seconds,
and each pause will last approximately 2 seconds.)
During a second-stage error condition, the red LED when in
lockoutwillashgroupsofdoublepulses.TheredLEDwillash
on for approximately 1/15 second then off for 1/15 second then
on for 1/15 second, then off for 3/10 second.The pause between
groupsofashesisapproximately2seconds.
DIAGNOSTIC TABLE
Green
LED
Flash
Amber
LED
Flash
Red LED
Flash Error/Condition Comments/Troubleshooting
1Flamesensedwhennoameshould
be present
Verify the gas valve is operating and shutting down properly. Flame in burner
assembleshouldextinguishpromptlyattheendofthecycle.Checkoricesand
gas pressure.
2Pressureswitchstuckclosed/inducererror Pressureswitchstuckclosed.Checkswitchfunction,verifyinduceristurningoff.
31st-stagepressureswitchstuckopen/inducer
error
Checkpressureswitchfunctionandtubing.Verifyinduceristurningonthepulling
sufcientvacuumtoengageswitch.
4 Open limit switch Verify continuity through rollout switch circuit.
5 Open rollout/open fuse detect Verifycontinuitythroughrolloutswitchcircuit,checkfuse.
61st-stagepressureswitchcyclelockout iftherststagepressureswitchcycles5times(open,closed)duringonecall
forheatfromthethermostatthecontrolwilllockout.Checkpressureswitchfor
uttering,inconsistentclosureorpoorvacuumpressure.
7Externallockout(retries) Failuretosenseameisoftencausedbycarbondepositsontheamesensor,a
disconnectedorshortedamesensorleadorapoorlygroundedfurnace.Carbon
deposits can be cleaned with emery cloth. Verify sensor is not contacting the
burnerandislocatedinagoodpositiontosenseame.Checksensorleadfor
shorting and verify furnace is grounded properly.
8Externallockout(ignitionrecyclesexceeded
whereameisestablishedandthenlost) Checkitemsforexceededretrieslistedaboveandverifyvalveisnotdroppingout
allowingametobeestablishedandthenlost.
9 Grounding or Reversed polarity Verifythecontrolandfurnaceareproperlygrounded.Checkandreversepolarity
(primary) if incorrect.
10 Module gas valve contacts energized with no
call for heat
Verify valve is not receiving voltage from a short. If a valve wiring is correct and
condition persists, replace module.
11 Limit switch open – possible blower failure
overheating limit
Possibleblowerfailure,restrictedairowthroughapplianceorductwork.Verify
continuity through limit switch circuit and correct overheating cause.
12 Module Ignitor contact failure Fault code indicates the module ignitor contacts are not functioning properly.
Replace module.
Solid Module - internal fault condition Module contacts for gas valve not operating or processor fault. Reset control. if
condition persists replace module.
Rapid Twinning error Checkwireconnections.Ifconditionpersists,replacemodule.
3 double 2nd-stagePressureSwitchStuckOpen/Inducer
Error
Checkpressureswitchfunctionandtubing.Verifyinduceristurningonand
pullingsufcientvacuumtoengageswitch.
1NormalOperationwithcallforrststageheat Normaloperation-rststage
2Normal Operation with call for second stage heat Normaloperation-rststage
3 W2 present with no W1 Secondstagecallforheatonthermostatcircuitwithnocallforrststage.Verify
dipswitchesaresetfortwostagethermostatandcheckthermostatrststage
circuit.Conguredforamulti-stagethermostattheModulewillnotinitiateheating
unlessrststagecallfromthermostatisreceived.
4YpresentwithnoGcall Modulewillallowcoolingtooperatewithonlya"Ysignalfromthethermostatbut
willalsotriggerthiscode.Verifythermostatisenergizingboth"Y"and"G"oncall
forcool.Check"G"terminalconnections.
Rapid Lowamesensecurrent Lowamesensecurrentisoftencausedbycarbondepositsontheamesensor,
apoorlygroundedfurnaceoramis-alignedamesenseprobe.Carbondeposits
canbecleanedwithemerycloth.Checkforimprovefurnaceandmoduleground.
Verifysensorislocatedinorverynearameasspeciedbytheappliance
manufacturer.
1 Standby or Call for Cool Normal operation. Waiting for call from thermostat or receiving thermostat
call for cool.
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FURNACE CONTROLS
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