TRADELINE
Q314 and Q327A
Pilot Burners
Application
PilotburnersprovidemainburnerignitionforstandingpilotnaturalandLPgassystems.Usedwithathermocoupletoprovide
automatic pilot safety control. Used with a thermopile in a self-powered system. See Table 1 for model specifications.
TABLE 1—MODEL SPECIFICATIONS.
Primary
Aerated
Type of
Orifice
Pilot Tip
Type
Model
Includes
Q314A
No
Insert
Target
Includes natural and LP gas orifices, 1/4 in.
compression fitting, “F,” “K,” or “L” tip styles,
“B”mountingbracket, and“A”mountingbracket
adapter.
Q327A
Yes
Spud
Target
Includes natural and LP gas orifices, 1/4 in.
compression fitting, and “B” mounting bracket
with screws.
with an identical unit and position new pilot burner in the
same location and orientation as the original pilot burner.
2. Mountpilotburneronmainburner.Mountingsurfaces
other than the main burner can shift, bend, or warp as furnace
expands and contracts while operating. See Fig. 1.
3. Mount pilot burner so the ignition flame remains
properly positioned with respect to the main burner flame.
See Fig. 2.
4. Supply pilot flame with ample air free of combustion
products.
5. Do not impinge pilot flame on adjacent parts. Do not
impinge main burner flame on pilot burner.
6. Do not expose pilot flame to falling scale which could
impair ignition of main burner.
Installation
WHEN INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT…
1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow
instructions can damage product or cause a hazardous condi-
tion.
2. Check ratings given in instructions and on product to
make sure product is suitable for your application.
3. Make sure installer is a trained, experienced service
technician.
4. After completing installation, use these instructions to
check out product operation.
7. Donotexposepilotburnertomainburnerrolloutwhile
igniting or extinguishing.
8. Do not expose pilot flame to drafts that push or pull
pilot flame away from the thermocouple or thermopile.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE,
SEVERE INJURY, OR DEATH
Follow these warnings exactly.
Fig. 1—Mount pilot burner on main burner.
1. Disconnect power supply before wiring to pre-
vent electrical shock or equipment damage.
2. To avoid dangerous accumulation of fuel gas,
turn off gas supply at appliance service valve
before starting installation and perform Gas
Leak Test after completion of installation.
3. Do not bend pilot tubing at the control or pilot
after compression nut has been tightened. Gas
leakage at the connection may result.
PILOT
BURNER/GENERATOR
MUST BE RIGIDLY
POSITIONED
Follow appliance manufacturer’s instructions if avail-
able; otherwise, use instructions provided below.
RELATIVE TO
MAIN BURNER
M1263
LOCATION
1. Position pilot burner for easy access, observation, and
lighting. In replacement applications, replace pilot burner
J. H. • Rev. 12-92 • © Honeywell Inc. 1992 • Form Number 69-0519—3
Fig. 7—Changing spud and insert orifices.
Fig. 6—Bleed gas tube installation.
THIS DIMENSION SHOULD BE
INSERT
ORIFICE
MAXIMUM OF 3/8 INCH [9.5 mm]
WHEN BLEED TUBE IS IN FINAL
POSITION.
CROSS SECTION
BLEED TUBE CLIP
INSERT
ORIFICE
1/8 IN. STEEL TUBING
M3284
SPUD
ORIFICE
CHANGE INSERT ORIFICES (See Fig. 7)
M27083
1. Disconnect pilot tubing from the pilot burner and
remove insert orifice. Sometimes a light force is required to
remove the orifice.
2. Cut off old compression fitting.
Startup and Checkout
PERFORM GAS LEAK TEST
NOTE: When replacing an orifice, cut off old compression
fitting and replace with a new compression fitting. Never
use old compression fitting as it may not provide a gas-
tight seal. See Fig. 3.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
3. Square off end of pilot tubing and remove all burrs.
4. Insert new compression nut over pilot tubing and slide
out of the way.
5. Insert new orifice into pilot burner and push pilot
tubing into the pilot burner until it bottoms.
6. Whileholdingtubingallthewayin, slidecompression
fitting into place and engage threads. Turn until finger tight.
7. Using a wrench, tighten compression fitting one turn
beyond finger tight.
CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE,
SEVERE INJURY, OR DEATH
Check for gas leaks with soap and water solution
any time work is done on a gas system.
GAS LEAK TEST:
1. Ensure that gas supply is turned on at the appliance
service valve.
2. Paint pipe connections upstream of pilot burner with
rich soap and water solution. Bubbles indicate gas leak.
3. If leak is detected, tighten pipe connections.
4. Stand clear of main burner while lighting to prevent
injurycausedfromhiddenleakswhichcouldcauseflashback
in the appliance vestibule. Light main burner.
5. With main burner in operation, paint pipe joints (in-
cluding adapters) and gas control inlet and outlet with rich
soap and water solution.
CHANGE SPUD ORIFICES (See Fig. 7)
1. Disconnect pilot tubing from orifice.
2. Unscrew old spud orifice and discard.
3. Cut off old compression fitting.
NOTE: When replacing an orifice, cut off old compression
fitting and replace with a new compression fitting. Never
use old compression fitting as it may not provide a gas-
tight seal. See Fig. 3.
6. If another leak is detected, tighten adapter screws,
joints, and pipe connections.
7. Replace part if leak can not be stopped.
4. Square off end of pilot tubing and remove all burrs.
5. Insert new compression nut over pilot tubing and slide
out of the way.
6. Insert new orifice into pilot burner and tighten se-
curely.
7. Push pilot tubing into orifice until it bottoms.
8. Whileholdingtubingallthewayin, slidecompression
fitting into place and engage threads. Turn until finger tight.
9. Using a wrench, tighten compression fitting one turn
beyond finger tight.
ADJUST PILOT FLAME
The pilot flame should envelop 3/8 to 1/2 in. [10 to
13 mm] of the thermocouple or thermopile tip. See Fig. 8. To
adjust pilot flame:
1. Remove pilot adjustment cover screw from gas con-
trol.
2. Turn inner pilot adjustment screw clockwise
to
decrease or counterclockwise to increase pilot flame.
3. Always replace pilot adjustment cover screw and
tighten firmly after completing adjustment to ensure proper
operation.
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Fig. 9—Examples of unsatisfactory pilot
flames.
Fig. 8—Thermocouple or thermopile tip must be
in pilot flame.
CAUSE
APPEARANCE
SMALL BLUE FLAME
PROPER
FLAME
ADJUSTMENT
CHECK FOR LACK OF GAS FROM:
• CLOGGED ORIFICE FILTER
• CLOGGED PILOT FILTER
3/8 TO 1/2 INCH
[10 TO 13 MILLIMETRES]
• LOW GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE
• PILOT ADJUSTMENT AT MINIMUM
THERMOCOUPLE
OR THERMOPILE
LAZY YELLOW FLAME
CHECK FOR LACK OF AIR FROM:
• LARGE ORIFICE
• DIRTY LINT SCREEN, IF USED
M1973A
• DIRTY PRIMARY AIR OPENING,
IF THERE IS ONE
• PILOT ADJUSTMENT AT MINIMUM
WAVING BLUE FLAME
CHECK FOR:
IGNITE PILOT BURNER
1. Before lighting pilot burner, turn thermostat to its
lowest setting. Wait for unburned gas to vent.
• EXCESSIVE DRAFT AT PILOT
LOCATION
• RECIRCULATING PRODUCTS
OF COMBUSTION
NOTE: LP gas is heavier than air and will not vent upward.
SmellforLPgasnexttofloor.Ifyousmellgas,shutoffthe
main valve in the gas piping, or, ON LP, AT THE TANK.
Perform Gas Leak Test to recheck all connections.
CHECK FOR:
NOISY LIFTING BLOWING FLAME
• HIGH GAS PRESSURE
2. Light pilot burner according to appliance manu-
facturer’s instructions.
HARD SHARP FLAME
THIS FLAME IS CHARACTERISTIC
OF MANUFACTURED GAS
CHECK FOR:
• HIGH GAS PRESSURE
Service
• ORIFICE TOO SMALL
M3272
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE,
SEVERE INJURY, OR DEATH
PerformGasLeakTestanytimeworkisdonetothe
system.
PILOTSTAT SAFETY CONTROL POWER UNIT
FAILURE
1. Ensure pilot flame is properly adjusted.
2. Ensure power unit connections clean and tight.
3. If power unit still fails to hold in, use the W129A
Millivoltmeter to obtain the open and closed circuit voltage
generated by the thermocouple or generator.
4. Compare measured open and closed circuit voltage
values to Acceptable Range Charts in W129A Manual.
5. If W129A Millivoltmeter or other meter is not avail-
able, replace thermocouple or thermopile. If this does not
correct the condition, replace power unit.
PILOT OUTAGE
1. If pilot flame goes out during normal operation, but is
properly adjusted, recheck Mounting and Location instruc-
tions on page 1.
2. If all mounting and location instructions are followed
but pilot continues to go out, construct shielding to protect
pilot flame from main burner ignition and extinction and
drafts. See Fig. 9.
THERMOCOUPLE OR THERMOPILE
PERFORMANCE
3. Check pilot flame characteristics.
Thermocouples and thermopiles require proper tempera-
ture differential between the hot-junction (tip) and cold-
junction (base) to provide satisfactory operation of gas con-
trols. Thermocouples and thermopiles perform less effec-
tively when exposed to excessive cold-junction or hot-
junction temperatures.
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Check the pilot flame with the main burner operating.
Ensure the pilot flame continuously covers the tip of
the thermocouple or thermopile, the spark gap and
3/8 to 1/2 in. [10 to 13 mm] of the ground rod. See
Fig. 8.
Ensure the pilot flame is blue (a yellow tipped flame is
acceptable on LP systems), soft and steady. See Fig. 9
forexamplesofpossiblepilotflameproblemsandtheir
causes.
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Excessive cold-junction temperatures can be caused by
heat radiation from adjacent surfaces or high ambient air
temperatures. Excessive cold-junction temperatures can be
eliminated by shielding the pilot flame, see Fig. 10, or
constructing a baffle to direct secondary air over the pilot
burner base.
Excessivehot-junctiontemperaturescanbeeliminatedby
proper pilot flame adjustment. To adjust pilot flame, see
Adjust Pilot Flame section.
If pilot burner is damaged, replace it with an identical
pilot burner and mount and position in the same
location and orientation.
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3. Turn pilot gas adjustment screw counterclockwise
slightly.
Fig. 10—Proper shielding of pilot flame.
4. Relight pilot burner. The power unit should hold in.
5. Turn gas control knob to ON position and set thermo-
stattemperaturesettingaboveroomtemperature.Mainburner
shouldlightwithinfoursecondswithoutflamerollout. Ifnot,
check pilot mounting and location instructions in Location
section and repeat Pilot Turndown Test.
6. Readjust pilot burner flame. See Adjust Pilot Flame
section.
EFFECTIVE IGNITION TEST (750 mV SYSTEMS)
The Effective Ignition Test assures that the pilot flame
ignitesthemainburnerwithinfoursecondsfromthetimegas
reaches the main burner. In this test, the pilot flame is just
sufficient to open the main gas valve.
1. Light the main burner according to the appliance
manufacturer’s instructions and allow to burn at least five
minutes.
TYPICAL
SHIELD
M1273
2. Remove one thermostat lead (TH) at the gas control
terminal.
3. Using the pilot gas adjustment screw, decrease the
pilot flame until it begins to pull away from the thermopile.
Allow thermopile to cool for one minute.
4. Temporarily jumper the thermostat terminals (TH) on
the gas control.
5. If the main burner ignites, reduce the pilot flame by
turning the pilot adjustment screw 1/4 turn at a time until the
valve fails to pull in. Allow the thermocouple to cool at least
one minute between each reduction in the pilot flame level.
6. Increase the pilot flame just enough to pull in the gas
control main valve.
PILOT TURNDOWN TEST
(30 mV safety control systems)
The Pilot Turndown Test assures that the pilot flame
ignitesthemainburnerwithinfoursecondsfromthetimegas
reaches the main burner. In this test, the pilot flame is just
sufficient enough to hold in the power unit or just above the
point of flame extinction (whichever occurs at a higher pilot
gas flow rate).
1. With the pilot and main burner operating, shut off the
main burner by either lowering the thermostat temperature
settingorturningthegascontrolknobtothePILOTposition.
7. Jumper the thermostat terminals. The main burner
should light within four seconds and without flame roll-out.
If it does not, check the Location and Mounting instructions
on page 1 and repeat steps 1 through 6.
8. If main burner still does not light, replace thermopile
and repeat steps 1 through 6.
9. Remove the jumper to shut off the main burner.
10. Readjust pilot burner flame. See Adjust Pilot Flame
section.
11. Reconnect the thermopile lead and ensure all connec-
tions are correct and the system is functioning properly.
NOTE: If using a Honeywell W129A Millivoltmeter, turn
the pilot gas adjustment screw until the thermocouple
open circuit voltage is 2 mV. Omit steps 2,3, and 4 and
proceed with step 5.
2. Turnthep ilotgasadjustmentscrewclockwise until
the pilot begins to decrease in size. Then, turn the pilot gas
adjustment screw clockwise
1/4 turn a time (waiting
one minute between each turn to allow the thermocouple to
cool)untilsafetyshutoffpowerunitjustdrops,causingsafety
shutdown.
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