Heater component function – L.B. White AD100 User Manual

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Heater Component Function

Air Proving Switch
Safety device used to insure that the proper air flow is being
achieved before the gas valve is opened.

Burner
Cast iron component used to channel gas and provide an
area at which the fuel may ignite.

Burner Orifice
Brass metering device used to feed gas to burner at a specific
rate.

Fan Housing
Chamber used for compressing air for efficient air movement.

Fan Wheel
Component used in conjunction with the motor and fan
housing to pull the hot air from heater and blow it into room
for heating (also known as a “squirrel cage”).

Gas Control Valve
A device which consists of a low pressure regulator and
electrical solenoids which are used for the control of gas flow
to the burner assembly. A feature of the control is a built in
gas shut off which is used to isolate the heater from its gas
supply when servicing.

Gas Hose
Flexible connector used to convey gas from supply line in
building to heater.

Heat Chamber
Metal “fire box” within the appliance that provides an area
where burner flame mixes with combustion air thereby
providing heat.

High Limit Switch
Safety device wired into the control system which is used to
break an electrical circuit to the gas control valve in event of
overheat situation.

Ignition Control Module
Controls the ignition sequence and operation of the heater as
well as monitoring the safety sevices. A major service feature
is the board’s ability to diagnose component and flame
failure by means of a diagnostic light located within the
module. This light will provide a specific flash pattern
repetitively, depending on the type of componenet failure that
has occurred.

Igniter/Flame Sensor Assembly
This assembly consists of two components mounted adjacent
on the same bracket.

-- Spark Igniter: Electrical ignition device used on

automatic ignition control systems. Ignites gas by a
spark.

-- Flame Sensor: Also known as a flame rod or flame

probe, this device works in conjunction with the ignition

module in proving that burner flame has been

established.

Motor
Electric device used to force preheated air through the heater
and to circulate heat within a cer tain area. Conver ts
electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Regulator
The heart of any gas supply installation. Used to deliver a
working pressure to the appliance under varying conditions in
tank pressure.

Thermostat
Electrical device used as an automatic “on/off” switch which
will respond to changes in temperature in a certain area. Can
be wired so contacts in the thermostat open or close on
temperature increase or decrease.

Throttle Valve
Manually adjustable component used to increase or decrease
the flow of gas to the burner. The throttle valve is located
between the gas control valve and burner assembly.

Transformer
This device is responsible for reducing a higher incoming
voltage (normally 120 V.A.C.) to a lower outgoing voltage. The
lower voltage (24 V.A.C.) is essential to operate the ignition
control module.

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