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Heating Troubleshooting
Use the unit Scrolling Marquee display or a CCN device to view
the heating status display and the heating diagnostic display (see
Appendix A) for information on the heating operation. Check the
current alarms and alarm history for any heating alarm codes and
correct any causes. (See Table 9.) Verify any unique control
configurations per installed site requirements or accessories. If
alarms conditions are corrected and cleared, operation of the heat
stages and indoor fan may be verified by using the Service Test
mode. (See Table 4.)
Gas Heat (48HC Units)
See Table 14 for general gas heating service analysis. See Fig. 15
for service analysis of the IGC board logic. Check the status LED
on the IGC board for any flashing alarm codes and correct any
causes. (See Table 15.)
Electric Heat (50HC Units)
See Table 16 for electric heating service analysis.
Table 14 Gas Heating Service Analysis
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Heat Will Not Turn On. Un it is NOT configured for heat. Check heating configurations using the ComfortLink Scrolling
Marquee
Burners Will Not Ign ite.
Active alarm. Check active alarms using ComfortLink Scrolling Marquee and
the IGC flash codes.
No power to unit. Check power supply , fuses, wiring, and circuit breakers.
No power to IGC (Integrated Gas Control). Check fuses and plugs.
Heaters off due t o tim e guard to prevent short
cycling.
Check using Com fortLink Scrolling Marquee and the IGC flash
codes.
Thermostat or occupancy schedule set point n ot
calling for Cooling.
Check using Com fortLink Scrolling Marquee.
No gas at main burners. Check gas line for air and purge as necessary. After purging gas
line of air, allow gas to dissipate for at least 5 minutes before
attempting to re-light unit.
Water in gas line. Drain w ater and install drip.
Inadequate Heating.
Dirty air filters. Replace air filters.
Gas input too low. Check gas pressure at man ifold. Refer to gas valve adjustment.
Thermostat or occupancy schedule set point only
calling for W1.
Allow time for W2 to energize or adjust setpoints.
Unit undersized for load. Decrease load or increase of size of unit.
Restricted airflow . Remove restriction. Check SAT compared to the SAT heating
limits.
Too much outdoor air. Check economizer position and configuration. Adjust minimum
position using ComfortLink Scrolling Marquee.
Limitswitchcyclesmainburners. Check rotation of blower, thermostat heat anticipator settings,
and temperature rise of unit. Adjust as needed.
Poor Flame
Characteristics.
Incomplete combustion (lack of combustion air)
results in: Aldehyde odors, CO, sooting flame, or
floating flame.
Check a ll screws around flue outlets and burner compartment.
Tighten as necessary.
Cracked heat exchanger, replace.
Unit is over-fired, reduce input. Adjust gas line or manifold
pressure.
Check v ent for restriction. Clean as necessary.
Check orifice to burner alignment.
Burners Will Not Turn Off.
Unit is in Minimum on-time. Check using ComfortLink Scrolling Marquee and the IGC flash
codes.
Unit running in Service Test mode. Check using ComfortLink Scrolling Marquee.
Main gas valve stuck. Turn off gas supply and unit power. Replace gas valve.
ComfortLINK v2.X
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