Troubleshooting Flashcards
Household electrical outlets contain what kind of current?
AC
A 24 voltage hot surface intermittent pilot ignition system is know as a?
Smart valve
An interrupted pilot ignition system, what state are the main burner and pilot during standby?
They are both off
In which ignition system does the pilot stay on once the main burner is lit?
Intermittent
In a direct ignition system, what lights the burner in place of the pilot?
A spark
In a pilot ignition system, with an HSI, what lights the pilot and what lights the main burner
The HSI lights the pilot and the pilot lights the main burner
Name the 2 parts of a dual rod pilot burner
The short rod is the spark igniter and the second rod is the flame sensor
Where is a flame rod mounted
So it will be immersed in the main burner flame
What 2 voltages do HSI’s normally come in
80V or 110V
What’s the advantage of a valve train
It’s allows you to replace components as needed instead of replacing the entire gas valve if there is a failure
What happens to the voltage during flame rectification
It changes from AC to DC
What is the ratio of the burner ground to the flame rod in flame rectification
1:4 This is to ensure the current can be rectified from AC to DC
Can a continued trial for ignition be allowed on propane appliances or direct ignition systems
No
How many times does the polarity change direction in a 60hz system
120 times a second
What type of wring diagram shows the color of wires, the components, and how they are connected to an appliance in standby mode?
Pictorial or connection diagram
What does a schematic or ladder diagram show?
How the appliance works for troubleshooting purposes
What 3 components make up a combination gas valve
The solenoid valve, diaphragm valve and the pressure regulator
What is the name given to the sequence of operations that take place before the gas valve opens?
Pre purge
What is the first step of sequence of operation for a heating appliance with electronic ignition
Call for heat at the thermostat
What are the typical voltage input and output of a transformer
120V input
24V output
What is used to measure gas pressure
Manometer
When using a multimeter to check for continuity, is the appliance on or off
It is off. The meter provides the power for the test
A multimeter will read volts in what type of circuit? And amps in what circuit?
Voltage in parallel and amperage in series
1 psi = how many inches of water colum
27.7” wc
What is used to measure the flow of electrons
Amperage
If you are using voltage, what are you measuring in regards to the electrons
The force being applied to them
What is the formula to calculate watts
Volts x Amps = Watts
How does a transformer create energy
Depending on the number of Wraps, 120 Wraps on the 120V side and 24 Wraps on the 24V side. The energy is created in a electromagnetic field
What safety control switch opens on temperature rise
High limit switch
What does the thermostat “Switch” do on temperature drop
It closes on temperature fall
What part of the furnace takes heat from the products of combustion and moves it to a space that requires heat?
Heat exchanger
What is the sequence of operations for a standard efficient furnace
- Call for heat
- Gas valve opens
- Main burner lights
- Blower turns on
- Heat is satisfied
- Gas valve closes
- Fan control is satisfied
- Blower turns off
- Furnace is back in standby
What are the following thermostat terminals
RH
RC
W
Y
G
C
RH - 24V power for heating
RC- 24V power for cooling
W - heat Relay or valve
Y - Cooling
C - Common
G Blower fan Relay
What is the recommended manifold pressure for a natural gas furnace
3.5” wc
What gauge of wire is used for 120V side and the 24V side of the furnace?
120V side uses 14 gauge
24V side uses 18 gauge
What 2 factors should be checked when calibrating thermostats
Operating temperature, and operating differential
What control piece of equipment can be used to reset a lock out on a furnace
Thermostat
Name a component that is an automatic or a remote control device that uses one or more initiating devices to operate or control another device
A Relay
What component is used to either increase the running efficiency of the motor or give it an initial boost in torque at start-up
Capacitor
What is the recommended way to discharge a capacitor
A high wattage resistor
Is the flame roll out switch on a furnace automatic or manual reset
Manual
What is the purpose of the inducer motor
To assist the flue gases to rise up through the vent
How is a pressure switch connected and wired
It is connected to the inducer motor assembly and wired in series with the gas valve
What does a manometer measure
Pressure
What type of pressure is found on the supply side and what type of pressure is found on the return side of a system
Supply is positive and return is negative
What type of meter combines a voltmeter, ohm meter and amp meter
Multimeter
Name four types of efficiencies
Combustion efficiency
Steady state efficiency
Annual fuel utilization efficiency
Thermal efficiency
What is the stack temperature or flu exhaust temperature of a standard efficient furnace? A mid efficient? A high efficient?
Standard - 500°F
Mid - 350°F
High - 110°F
What does low oxygen indicate when troubleshooting a furnace in regards to combustion
There is insufficient combustion air
What does high oxygen levels indicate when troubleshooting a furnace in regards to combustion
Too much combustion air
Which dial is used for the purpose of clocking the meter
The proving dial
What can be done if the temperature rise on a furnace start up is to low or to high?
If it is to low you must decrease the fan speed and if it is to high you must increase the fan speed
What are two ways to adjust the fan on and the fan of setting on a furnace
Switching positions of dip switches or changing locations of a jumper
What is the sequence of operations for a high efficient furnace
Call for heat R-W closes- 24V
The inducer motor starts- 120V
The pressure switch closes- 24V
The HSI energizes- 120V
Main valve energizes- 24V
Ignition takes place- flame proves 0.8secs
HSI de-energizes
Main blower energizes- 120V
Call for heat is satisfied R-W opens
Main valve de-energizes
Inducer motor runs a post purge and then shuts down - 5 second delay
Blower fan turns off 90-210 second delay
Furnace is now in standby
When using electronic ignition, what’s the process of proving the flame called
Flame rectification
What is the importance of a ladder diagram
It shows how appliances work for troubleshooting
What is the difference between interrupted and intermittent pilot
Intermittent pilot continues to burn with main burner. Cheaper, less parts.
Hot surface ignition systems are usually what time of ignition
Direct ignition
What are the parts of a dual rod pilot
- Spark igniter
- Flame sensor
What is a HSI made of
Silicon Carbide
Newer HSIs are made of Silicon Nitrate (last twice as long)
How does a direct-spark ignition system work
The system turns on the main burner gas, lights the burner, and proves the flame
Do direct fire ignition modules have a fuse
Older modules do, but newer ones do not. Appliance manufacturer is left to supply a fuse protection in the wiring of the application