S8600B,C,H,M; S8610B,C,H,M; S8670D,E,J,K INTERMITTENT PILOT GAS IGNITION CONTROL
 
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GAS LEAK TEST (DOWNSTREAM OF GAS 
CONTROL)
 
Paint the gas control gasket edges and all pipe 
connections downstream of the gas control, 
including the pilot tubing connections, with a rich 
soap and water solution. Bubbles indicate gas 
leaks. Tighten the joints and screws or replace 
component to stop gas leak. Recheck with soap 
and water solution.
 
f. 
Turn the thermostat or controller below the room 
temperature. Make sure the main burner and 
pilot flames go out.
 
 
OPERATION 
Module operation can be conveniently divided into two 
phases for the S8600 and S8610 and three phases for the 
S8670.
 
The phases are:
 
• 
Prepurge (S8670 models only)—See Fig. 10
 
• 
Trial for ignition (all models)
 
• 
Main burner operation (all models)
 
 
Fig. 9-10 summarize the normal operating sequences of 
all the models.
 
 
Prepurge (S8670 models Only) 
When an S8670 model is used in a fan-assisted 
combustion system, the combustion air blower starts on a 
call for heat. On proof of airflow, the air proving switch 
closes and energizes the S8670. When this model is used 
in an atmospheric system, the “Call for Heat” energizes 
the module.
 
In either case, the module first initiates a 30 second delay 
to allow system prepurge. After prepurge, the module 
starts the trial for pilot ignition sequence.
 
 
Trial for Pilot Ignition 
On a “Call for Heat” (and after prepurge on S8670 
models), the module energizes the spark source and the 
pilot valve relay simultaneously. The pilot valve opens, 
allowing gas to flow to the pilot burner for the ignition trial 
time. The spark lights the pilot flame when pilot gas is 
present. A flame rectification circuit confirms the presence 
of the pilot flame, shuts off the spark source, and 
energizes the main valve relay.
 
The S8600 family uses a two-level pilot flame proving 
sequence. When a sufficient flame current is sensed, the 
spark is turned OFF. However, the pilot flame must 
generate a higher level of flame current to energize the 
main valve. This approach assures a stable pilot flame to 
support reliable burner lightoff. If the pilot flame is weak or 
unstable, the spark may turn back ON. However, the trial 
for pilot ignition will not exceed the stated ignition trial time
 
 
Main Burner Operation 
When the main valve opens, gas flows to the main burner 
where it is lit by the pilot flame. There is a short flame 
stabilization period as the main valve opens to allow the 
pilot flame to stabilize as the main gas lights. The system 
is now in the run mode with the presence of the pilot flame 
continuously monitored by the flame rectification circuit. If 
the pilot flame goes out, the control senses loss of pilot 
flame and shuts off both the pilot valve relay and the main 
valve relay. Flow of gas to pilot and main burners stops as 
the valves close.
 
 
FAILED TRIAL FOR PILOT 
IGNITION 
Lockout Models—S8600B,H; S8610B,H; 
S8670D,J 
Lockout models provide a single trial for pilot ignition 
sequence. If the pilot flame is not lit and sensed before 
the end of the ignition trial time, the control shuts off the 
pilot valve (100% shutoff) and goes to lockout. The control 
remains in lockout until power to the control is cycled by 
the system thermostat or by removing and restoring 
system power.
 
 
Continuous Retry Models—S8600C,M; 
S8610C,M; S8670E,J 
Continuous retry models provide multiple trials for ignition. 
If the pilot is not lit or sensed before the end of the trial for 
ignition time, the control shuts off the spark and pilot gas 
(100% shutoff). There is a 5 minute delay before another 
ignition sequence is initiated. The pattern of ignition 
sequence followed by a 5 minute delay continues until the 
pilot lights and is proved or the “Call for Heat” ends. The 5 
minute delay time can be bypassed by cycling the system 
thermostat or removing and restoring system power.