C7012A,C,E,F,G SOLID STATE PURPLE PEEPER® ULTRAVIOLET FLAME DETECTORS
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NOTE:
1. If using an R7247B Ampli-Check™ or C Dynamic 
Self-Check Amplifier, set the selector switch on the 
W136A Meter to the SPL (damped) position. Allow 
a few seconds for the current to stabilize. The red 
flame indicating lamp on the amplifier should blink 
about one to four times a second (from bright to 
dim). If the lamp is on or off continuously while 
reading the flame signal, replace the amplifier.
2. For a C7012E or F, the shutter operation causes 
fluctuations in the current or voltage reading. Read 
the average stable current, disregarding the 
peaks.
3. The flame signal must be steady (or stable as 
described in NOTE 2).
Move around the detector and sight pipe to sight the flame 
from various positions and angles. Try to get a maximum 
steady (or stable) reading on the meter that is above the 
minimum acceptable current listed in Table 1.
Measure the flame signal for the pilot alone, the main burner 
flame alone, and both together (unless monitoring only the pilot 
flame when using an intermittent pilot, or only the main burner 
flame when using direct spark ignition). With the detector in its 
final position, all required flame signals must be steady (or 
stable) and as specified in Table 1. If you cannot obtain the 
proper signal, refer to the Troubleshooting section.
Pilot Turndown Test
If the detector is used to prove a pilot flame before the main 
fuel valve(s) can be opened, perform a Pilot Turndown Test 
before welding the sight pipe into position. Follow the 
procedures in the flame safeguard control instructions and in 
the burner manufacturer instructions.
Ultraviolet Response Tests
Ignition Spark Response Test
Test to be sure that ignition spark is not actuating the flame 
relay (usually 2K) in the flame safeguard control.
1. Close the pilot and main burner manual shutoff valves.
2. Start the burner and run through the Ignition period. Igni-
tion spark should occur, but the flame relay must not pull 
in. The flame signal should not be greater than 0.25 
microampere for most Honeywell controls and not 
greater than 1.0 Vdc for BCS 7700 controls nor larger 
than 0.25 Vdc for 7800 Series controls.
3. If the flame relay does pull in, reposition the detector 
farther from the spark, or relocate or resight the detector 
to eliminate or reduce the detector response to reflected 
UV radiation. It may be necessary to construct a barrier 
to block the ignition spark from the detector view. 
Continue adjustments until the flame signal due to 
ignition spark is less than the flame signal values 
indicated in step 2.
Response to Other 
Ultraviolet Radiation Sources
Some sources of artificial light produce small amounts of 
ultraviolet radiation. Under certain conditions, an ultraviolet 
detector responds to them as if it is sensing a flame. Do not 
use an artificial light source to check the response of an 
Ultraviolet Flame Detector. To check for proper detector 
operation, conduct flame failure response tests under all 
operating conditions.
Weld the Sight Pipe
When the flame signal is acceptable after all adjustments are 
made, remove the detector and weld the sight pipe in its final 
position. (If you are using a swivel mount, the pipe may be 
already welded.) Then reinstall the detector.
Final Checkout
Before putting the burner into service, check out the installation 
using the Checkout procedures in the Instructions for the 
appropriate flame safeguard control. After completing the 
Checkout, run the burner through at least one complete cycle 
to verify correct operation.
IMPORTANT
Do not put the system into operation until all 
Checkout tests in the Instructions for the appropriate 
flame safeguard control and any others specified in 
the burner installation instructions are completed 
satisfactorily.