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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
5 seconds). The LED will flash up to five stored fault codes,
beginning with the most recent. If there are no fault codes in
memory, the LED will flash two green flashes. The control will
flash the most recent error first and the oldest error last (last in
first out). There shall be 2 seconds between codes. Solid LED
error codes will not be displayed.
DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES
The 50M51 control continuously monitors its own operation and
theoperationof the system. If a failureoccurs, the redLEDon the
control will flash a failure code.
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 field-repairable.
If the sensed failure is in the system (external to control), the
LEDwill flash in the following flash-pause sequences to indicate
failure status (each flash will last approximately 0.25 seconds,
and each pause will last approximately 2 seconds.)
During a second-stage error condition, the red LED when in
lockout will flash groups of double pulses. The red LEDwill flash
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
groups of flashes is approximately 2 seconds.
DIAGNOSTIC TABLE
Green
LED
Flash
Amber
LED
Flash
Red LED
Flash
Error/Condition
Comments/Troubleshooting
1 Flame sensed when no flame should
be present
Verify the gas valve is operating and shutting down properly. Flame in burner
assemble should extinguish promptly at the end of the cycle. Check orifices and
gas pressure.
2 Pressure switch stuck closed/ inducer error
Pressure switch stuck closed. Check switch function, verify inducer is turning off.
3 1st-stage pressure switch stuck open/inducer
error
Check pressure switch function and tubing. Verify inducer is turning on the pulling
sufficient vacuum to engage switch.
4 Open limit switch
Verify continuity through rollout switch circuit.
5 Open rollout/open fuse detect
Verify continuity through rollout switch circuit, check fuse.
6 1st-stage pressure switch cycle lockout
if the first stage pressure switch cycles 5 times (open, closed) during one call
for heat from the thermostat the control will lockout. Check pressure switch for
fluttering, inconsistent closure or poor vacuum pressure.
7 External lockout (retries)
Failure to sense flame is often caused by carbon deposits on the flame sensor, a
disconnected or shorted flame sensor lead or a poorly grounded furnace. Carbon
deposits can be cleaned with emery cloth. Verify sensor is not contacting the
burner and is located in a good position to sense flame. Check sensor lead for
shorting and verify furnace is grounded properly.
8 External lockout (ignition recycles exceeded
where flame is established and then lost)
Check items for exceeded retries listed above and verify valve is not dropping out
allowing flame to be established and then lost.
9 Grounding or Reversed polarity
Verify the control and furnace are properly grounded. Check and reverse polarity
(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
Possible blower failure, restricted air flow through appliance or duct work. 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
Check wire connections. If condition persists, replace module.
3 double 2nd-stage Pressure Switch Stuck Open/Inducer
Error
Check pressure switch function and tubing. Verify inducer is turning on and
pulling sufficient vacuum to engage switch.
1
Normal Operation with call for first stage heat
Normal operation - first stage
2
Normal Operation with call for second stage heat Normal operation - first stage
3
W2 present with no W1
Second stage call for heat on thermostat circuit with no call for first stage. Verify
dip switches are set for two stage thermostat and check thermostat first stage
circuit. Configured for a multi-stage thermostat the Module will not initiate heating
unless first stage call from thermostat is received.
4
Y present with no G call
Module will allow cooling to operate with only a "Y signal from the thermostat but
will also trigger this code. Verify thermostat is energizing both "Y" and "G" on call
for cool. Check "G" terminal connections.
Rapid
Low flame sense current
Low flame sense current is often caused by carbon deposits on the flame sensor,
a poorly grounded furnace or a mis-aligned flame sense probe. Carbon deposits
can be cleaned with emery cloth. Check for improve furnace and module ground.
Verify sensor is located in or very near flame as specified by the appliance
manufacturer.
1
Standby or Call for Cool
Normal operation. Waiting for call from thermostat or receiving thermostat
call for cool.
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