User Manual

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1/ verify that controller is asking for heat by looking for controller light – if
pilot light is not on continuously during initial start up there is a problem with
the controller
2/ check amperage – amperage should be virtually at maximum rated (data
plate) amperage
3/ do all controller functions work?
4/ is the OTP set high enough? – for diagnostics, should be fully clockwise
with the pilot light never on
5/ has the fuse/circuit breaker blown?
Indicated chamber temperature
unstable
1/ ±0.1 may be normal
2/ is fan working? – remove top panel and verify movement of cooling fan in
center of shadow box
3/ is ambient room temperature radically changing – either door opening or
room airflow from heaters or air conditioning? – stabilize ambient conditions
4/ sensor miss-located, damaged, or wires may be damaged - check
mounts for control and OTP sensors, then trace wires between sensors and
controls
5/ calibration sensitivity – call Customer Service
6/ OTP set too low – be sure that OTP set point is more than 5 degrees over
desired Main set point; check if OTP pilot is on continuously; turn controller
knob completely clockwise to see if problem solved then follow instructions in
section 5.8.E for correct setting.
7/ electrical noise – remove nearby sources of RFI including motors, arcing
relays or radio transmitters
8/ bad connection on temperature sensor or faulty sensor – check
connectors for continuity and mechanical soundness while watching display
for erratic behavior; check sensor and wiring for mechanical damage
9/ bad connections or faulty capacitor – check connectors for mechanical
soundness and look for corrosion around terminals or signs of arcing or other
visible deterioration
Will not maintain set point
1/ assure that set point is at least 5 degrees over ambient room temperature
2/ see if ambient is fluctuating
Display and reference thermometer
don’t match
1/ calibration error – see section 5.4
2/ temperature sensor failure – evaluate if pilot light is operating correctly
3/ controller failure – evaluate if pilot light is operating correctly
4/ allow at least two hours to stabilize
5/ verify that reference thermometer is certified
Can't adjust set points or calibration
1/ turn entire unit off and on to reset
2/ if repeatedly happens, call Customer Service
Calibrated at one temperature, but not
at another
This can be a normal condition when operating temperature varies widely.
For maximum accuracy, calibration should be done at or as close to the set
point temperature.
CO2 LEVEL
Overshoots set point but stabilizes -
display and Fyrite match