C7012A,C,E,F,G SOLID STATE PURPLE PEEPER® ULTRAVIOLET FLAME DETECTORS
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Can cause serious injury or death.
Be extremely careful while troubleshooting the 
detector; line voltage is present on some of the 
terminals when power is on.
Open the master switch to disconnect power before 
removing or installing the detector or its cover. More 
than one disconnect can be involved.
Equipment Required
1. Use Honeywell W136A Volt-ohmmeter with a zero to 
25 microampere scale to check out most Honeywell 
flame safeguard controls.
2. Use 196146 Meter Connector Plug provided with the 
W136A.
3. To measure the flame signal of the BCS 7700 control, 
a volt-ohmmeter with a minimum sensitivity of 20,000 
ohms/volt and a zero to five Vdc or zero to ten Vdc scale 
is recommended. When the Keyboard Display Module is 
included with the control, the module displays a flame 
signal.
4. For 7800 SERIES controls, a ohm/voltmeter with an 
input impedance of one megohm/volt and a zero to 
five or ten Vdc scale is suggested. When the Keyboard 
Display Module is included with the control, the module 
displays a flame signal.
5. For replacement parts, see Specifications section.
UV Sensor Tube Test
See UV Sensor Tube Test in Adjustments and Checkout.
Unsatisfactory Flame Signal
If a satisfactory flame signal (see Table 1) cannot be obtained 
while adjusting the sighting position of the detector, follow 
these procedures. If you encounter other problems in the 
system, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the instructions 
for the appropriate flame safeguard control.
NOTE: For instructions for replacing the viewing window, 
sensing tube, and coil and shutter assembly, see 
the Service section.
Troubleshooting Procedures
First perform the Preliminary Inspection. Then follow the 
applicable procedures for either a low reading or a zero 
reading on the meter. After reinstalling the detector or replacing 
its cover, recheck the meter reading. To try to obtain the proper 
flame signal, adjust the position of the detector. 
If you complete all of the procedures and cannot yet obtain 
a proper flame signal, replace the detector.
Preliminary Inspection
1. Check for the proper line voltage. Make sure the master 
switch is closed, connections are correct, and power 
supply is of the correct voltage and frequency.
2. Check the detector wiring for defects:
a. Incorrect connections.
b. Wrong type or size of wire.
c. Deteriorated wire.
d. Open circuits.
e. Short circuits.
f. Leakage paths caused by moisture, soot, or dirt.
3. With the burner running, check the temperature at the 
detector. If it exceeds 175°F (79°C):
a. Add additional insulation between the wall of the 
combustion chamber and the detector.
b. Add a shield or screen to reflect radiated heat away 
from the detector, or
c. Add cooling (refer to Sight Pipe Ventilation and 
Accessories sections).
Removing Detector from the Sight 
Pipe
For C7012A,E or G (refer to Fig. 9); loosen the three screws 
holding the mounting flange; rotate the detector slightly so 
the screws clear the slots in the back section of the flange; 
separate the flange; and pull off the back section (with the 
UV sensor).
For C7012C or F (refer to Fig. 10); unscrew the collar from the 
pipe union and remove the detector.
NOTE: The detector is free when the collar is unscrewed; 
do not drop it.
Procedure for a Zero Meter Reading
1. Replace the plug-in amplifier (if included). Then 
recheck the flame signal.
2. Replace the ultraviolet sensing tube (see Service 
section). Then recheck the flame signal.
3. For a C7012E or F, replace the coil and shutter assembly 
(see Service section). Then recheck the 
flame signal.
4. If you still cannot obtain a meter reading, replace 
the detector.
IMPORTANT
At the completion of Troubleshooting, be sure to 
perform the Adjustments and Checkout procedures.