50A55-285

Integrated Furnace Control

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS CONTROL COULD CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
DESCRIPTION
The 50A55-285 is an automatic gas interrupted ignition control These controls incorporate system fault analysis for quick gas
that employs a microprocessor to continually monitor, analyze, flow shut-off, coupled with automatic ignition retry upon sensing
and control the proper operation of the gas burner, inducer, and a fault correction.
fan.
Signals interpreted during continual surveillance of the thermo-
stat and flame sensing element initiate automatic ignition of the
burner, sensing of the flame, and system shut-off during normal
operation.

PRECAUTIONS
Installation should be done by a qualified heating and air
conditioning contractor or licensed electrician.
If in doubt about whether your wiring is millivolt, line, or low
voltage, have it inspected by a qualified heating and air condi-
WARNING
tioning contractor or licensed electrician.
Do not exceed the specification ratings.
All wiring must conform to local and national electrical codes and
ordinances. Failure to comply with the following
This control is a precision instrument, and should be handled warnings could result in personal injury
carefully. Rough handling or distorting components could cause or property damage.
the control to malfunction.
FIRE HAZARD
Following installation or replacement, follow manufacturer’s • Do not exceed the specified voltage.
recommended installation/service instructions to ensure proper • Replace existing control with exact model and
operation. dash number.
• Protect the control from direct contact with water
(dripping, spraying, rain, etc.).

CAUTION • If the control has been in direct contact with water,

replace the control.
• Label all wires before disconnection when servic-
Do not short out terminals on gas valve or primary ing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper
control. Short or incorrect wiring may damage the and dangerous operation.
thermostat. • Route and secure wiring away from flame.

SHOCK HAZARD
• Disconnect electric power before servicing .
CONTENTS • Ensure proper earth grounding of appliance.
• Ensure proper connection of line neutral and line
Description ......................................................... 1 hot wires.
Precautions ........................................................ 1
Specifications ..................................................... 2 EXPLOSION HAZARD
Installation .......................................................... 3 • Shut off main gas to appliance until installation is
Mounting & Wiring complete.
Operation ........................................................... 6
Mounting Hole Template ..................................... 8

WHITE-RODGERS
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. PART NO. 37-6100C
9797 REAVIS ROAD Printed in U.S.A.
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63123-5398 Replaces 37-6100B
www.white-rodgers.com 0150
SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL RATINGS [@ 77°F (25°C)]: TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage: 25 VAC 50/60 Hz (All times are in seconds, unless noted otherwise)
Max. Input Current @ 25 VAC: 0.45 amp
Relay Load Ratings: 50A55-285
Valve Relay: 1.5 amp @ 25 VAC 50/60 Hz 0.6 pf
Ignitor Relay: 6.0 amp @ 120 VAC 50/60 Hz PRE-PURGE 0
(resistive)
INITIAL IGNITOR WARM-UP 17
Inducer Relay: 2.2 FLA–3.5 LRA @ 120 VAC (1st 64 attempts)
Circulator Relay: 14.5 FLA–25.0 LRA @ 120 VAC
Flame Current Requirements: MINIMUM IGNITOR WARM- 5
Minimum current to insure flame detection: 1 µa DC* UP
Maximum current for non-detection: 0.1 µa DC*
Maximum allowable leakage resistance: 100 M ohms MAXIMUM IGNITOR WARM- 21
UP
*Measured with a DC microammeter in the flame probe lead IGNITION ACTIVATION 3
PERIOD
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE:
-40° to 175°F (-40° to 80°C) TRIAL FOR IGNITION 6
PERIOD
HUMIDITY RANGE:
RETRIES 2 times
5% to 93% relative humidity (non-condensing)
VALVE SEQUENCE PERIOD 12
MOUNTING:
Surface mount multipoise INTERPURGE 60

POST-PURGE 15
Timing Specs: (@ 60 Hz**)
maximum LOCKOUT TIME 300
Flame Establishing Time: 0.8 sec
Flame Failure Response Time: 2.0 sec HEAT DELAY-TO-FAN-ON 30

HEAT DELAY-TO-FAN-OFF* 60/90/

** At 50 Hz, all timing specifications should be increased by
120/180
20%
COOL DELAY-TO-FAN-ON 5
Gases Approved: Natural, Manufactured, Mixed, Liquified
Petroleum, and LP Gas Air Mixtures are all approved for use. COOL DELAY-TO-FAN-OFF 45

AUTO RESET 60 minutes

HUMIDIFIER YES

ELECTRONIC AIR YES

CLEANER
* These times will vary depending on option switch
position. The control is factory-set at 90 sec.
HEAT delay-to-fan-off. See OPERATION section
for further information.

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 INSTALLATION
MOUNTING AND WIRING
WARNING All wiring should be installed according to local and national
electrical codes and ordinances.
The control must be secured to an area that will experience a
minimum of vibration and remain below the maximum ambient
temperature rating of 175°F. The control is approved for mini-
mum ambient temperatures of -40°F.
FIRE HAZARD When mounting the control, any orientation is acceptable.
• Do not exceed the specified voltage. Choose a location that will not damage, obstruct or place stress
• Replace existing control with exact model and on the control’s terminations, system wiring harness or system
dash number. components. After finding a suitable location, drill four (4) 1⁄8”
• Protect the control from direct contact with water holes for mounting control. To ensure proper mounting hole
(dripping, spraying, rain, etc.). locations, there is a mounting hole template on page 8 of this
• Label all wires before disconnection when servic- instruction sheet. Detach the page with the template from the
ing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper instruction sheet and apply it to the mounting location. When
and dangerous operation. drilling the holes, take care so that the transformer, wiring
• Route and secure wiring away from flame. harness or other system components are not damaged. Four (4)
#8 sheet metal screws are provided to complete the installation.
SHOCK HAZARD
Refer to the wiring diagram and wiring table when connecting
• Disconnect electric power before servicing .
the 50A55 control to other components of the system.
• Ensure proper earth grounding of appliance.
• Ensure proper connection of line neutral and line UL approved, 105°C rated 18 gauge, stranded, 2⁄64” thick insula-
hot wires. tion wire is recommended for all low voltage safety circuit
connections. Refer to 50A55 specification sheet for recom-
EXPLOSION HAZARD mended terminals to mate with those on the control.
• Shut off main gas to appliance until installation is UL approved 105°C rated 16 gauge min., stranded, 4⁄64” thick
complete. insulation wire is recommended for all line voltage connections.
Refer to 50A55 specification sheet for recommended terminals
to mate with those on the control.
CAUTION After installation or replacement, follow appliance manufacturer’s
recommended installation or service instructions to ensure
Do not short out terminals on gas valve or primary proper operation.
control. Short or incorrect wiring may damage the The 50A55 has only one serviceable part–an automotive type
thermostat. fuse, which protects the low voltage transformer from damage
if its output is short-circuited. If the fuse has opened up, remove
whatever caused the short circuit and replace the fuse with only
a 3 Amp automotive type fuse. If the fuse is not the cause of the
control’s problem, replace the entire 50A55 control. There are
no other user serviceable parts.

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 TYPICAL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM
HOT NEUTRAL
(LINE) (LINE)
120 VAC

24 VAC CLASS II
TRANSFORMER

TH 24 VAC TR

50A55

COOL
HEAT
CIRCULATOR
PARK
PARK BLOWER
LINE
XFMR
EAC
HUM INDUCER

IND
IGN
IGNITOR
HUMIDIFIER

CIR N
LINE N
XFMR N
HUM N
ELECTRONIC
EAC N
AIR CLEANER
Y Y

W W COMPRESSOR
CONTACTOR
G G

R R
THERMOSTAT
C

PRESSURE SWITCH (N. O.)

PS
HLI
FLAME HLO
HIGH LIMIT AUX. HIGH
SENSOR FP
(N. C.) LIMIT (N. C.)
PROBE RO1
GND ROLLOUT
(N. C.) GAS
RO2
MV VALVE
MV
TR
TH

LEGEND
Low Voltage (24 VAC)
Line Voltage (120 VAC)
N. C. = Normally closed switch
N. O. = Normally open switch

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 TYPICAL SYSTEM WIRING TABLE

50A55 TERMINAL SYSTEM COMPONENT

TERMINAL TYPE CONNECTION
W low voltage thermostat W terminal (or equivalent)
G Terminal low voltage thermostat G terminal (or equivalent)
R block with low voltage thermostat R terminal (or equivalent)
Y captive low voltage thermostat Y terminal (or equivalent)
screws (2nd wire from Y terminal goes to 24 VAC HOT side of
compressor contactor coil)
C 24 VAC COMMON side of compressor contactor coil
MV (2 terminals) gas valve (both gas solenoids are connected in parallel)
TR 24 VAC transformer (low voltage COMMON side)
TH 24 VAC transformer (low voltage HIGH side)
RO1 rollout switch OUTPUT
RO2 12-pin rollout switch INPUT
FP connector flame sensor probe*
PS & harness pressure switch INPUT
HLI high limit INPUT
HLO high limit OUTPUT
GND MUST BE RELIABLY GROUNDED TO CHASSIS
(unused terminal)
2-pin
IND inducer HOT side
connector
IGN & harness ignitor HOT side
COOL spade terminal circulator blower COOL SPEED terminal
HEAT spade terminal circulator blower HEAT SPEED terminal
PARK (2 terminals) spade terminal unused circulator blower terminals
LINE spade terminal input voltage (120 VAC) HOT side
XFMR spade terminal 24 VAC transformer line voltage HOT side
EAC (optional) spade terminal electronic air cleaner HOT side
HUM (optional) spade terminal humidifier HOT side
CIR N spade terminal circulator blower NEUTRAL terminal
LINE N spade terminal input voltage (120 VAC) NEUTRAL side
XFMR N spade terminal 24 VAC transformer line voltage NEUTRAL side
EAC N (optional) spade terminal electronic air cleaner NEUTRAL side
HUM N (optional) spade terminal humidifier NEUTRAL side
* maximum recommended flame probe wire length is 36 inches.

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OPERATION
OPTION SWITCHES If flame is not detected, both valves are de-energized, the ignitor
is turned off, and the 50A55 control goes into the “retry” se-
The option switches on the 50A55-285 control are used to quence. The “retry” sequence provides a 60-second wait follow-
determine the length of the heat delay-to-fan-off periods. The ing an unsuccessful ignition attempt (flame not detected). After
following table shows the time periods that will result from the this wait, the ignition sequence is restarted with an additional 2
various switch positions. seconds of ignitor warm-up time. If this ignition attempt is
unsuccessful, one more retry will be made before the control
OPTION SWITCH POSITIONS goes into system lockout.
HEAT delay- Set switch If flame is detected, then lost, the 50A55 control will repeat the
to-fan-off: #1 #2 initial ignition sequence for a total of four “recycles”. After four
unsuccessful “recycle” attempts, the control will go into system
60 sec. On On
lockout.
90 sec.* Off On
120 sec. On Off If flame is established for more than 10 seconds after ignition,
the 50A55 controller will clear the ignition attempt (or retry)
180 sec. Off Off
counter. If flame is lost after 10 seconds, it will restart the ignition
* Factory setting
sequence. This can occur a maximum of five times before
system lockout.
During burner operation, a momentary loss of power of 50
HEAT MODE milliseconds or longer will de-energize the main gas valve.
When power is restored, the gas valve will remain de-energized
In a typical system, a call for heat is initiated by closing the
and a restart of the ignition sequence will begin immediately.
thermostat contacts. This starts the 50A55 control’s heating
sequence. The inducer blower and optional humidifier are A momentary loss of gas supply, flame blowout, or a shorted or
energized and the ignitor is powered within one second. open condition in the flame probe circuit will be sensed within 2.0
seconds. The gas valve will de-energize and the control will
This controller has an adaptive algorithm that adjusts the dura-
restart the ignition sequence. Recycles will begin and the burner
tion of the ignitor warm-up, to extend ignitor life. Upon initial
will operate normally if the gas supply returns, or the fault
application of power, the warm-up time is 17 seconds. The
condition is corrected, before the last ignition attempt. Other-
ignitor on-time will then be increased or decreased depending
wise, the control will go into system lockout.
on whether or not flame is achieved. The warm-up time is limited
to a maximum of 21 seconds. During the first 64 warm-up If the control has gone into system lockout, it may be possible to
periods following power-up, the warm-up time may not be less reset the control by a momentary power interruption of one
than 17 seconds. second or longer. Refer to SYSTEM LOCKOUT FEATURES.
Upon a call for heat, if the warm-up time has not been locked, it
will be decreased by one second. This reduction of the ignitor on-
time will continue until flame fails to be achieved (resulting in a
COOL MODE
retry). In a typical system, a call for cool is initiated by closing the
In the event of a retry, the warm-up time will be increased by two thermostat contacts. This energizes the 50A55 control and the
seconds and locked in at that duration. Once the warm-up time compressor. The cool delay-to-fan-on period begins. After the
is locked, it remains fixed until another call for heat results in a delay period ends, the optional electronic air cleaner is ener-
retry, in which case the warm-up time is again increased by two gized, and the circulator fan is energized at cool speed. After the
seconds and remains locked. thermostat is satisfied, the compressor is de-energized and the
cool mode delay-to-fan-off period begins. After the delay-to-fan-
In the event of two successive retry attempts, the warm-up time
off period ends, the circulator fan and electronic air cleaner
will be unlocked and set to 21 seconds. If flame is then achieved,
(optional) are de-energized.
the warm-up time will begin adapting again with the next call for
heat. If, however, this third attempt fails to achieve flame, the
control will go into system lockout.
MANUAL FAN ON MODE
At the end of the ignitor warm-up time, both valves in the 36E
manifold gas valve are opened. Flame must be detected within If the thermostat fan switch is moved to the ON position, the
4 seconds. circulator fan (cool speed) and optional electronic air cleaner are
energized. When the fan switch is returned to the AUTO posi-
If flame is detected, the delay-to-fan-on period begins. After the
tion, the circulator fan and electronic air cleaner (optional) are
delay-to-fan-on period ends, the optional electronic air cleaner
de-energized.
is energized and the circulator fan is energized at heat speed.
When the thermostat is satisfied, the gas valve is de-energized.
After proof of flame loss, the heat delay-to-fan-off period begins
and the inducer blower remains energized to purge the system
for 15 seconds. When the purge is complete, the inducer blower
and humidifier are de-energized. After the delay-to-fan-off pe-
riod ends, the circulator fan and electronic air cleaner are de-
energized.

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 SYSTEM LOCKOUT AND DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES
DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES The 50A55 control continuously monitors its own operation and
the operation of the system. If a failure occurs, the LED will
indicate a failure code as shown below. If the failure is internal
SYSTEM LOCKOUT FEATURES to the control, the light will stay on continuously. In this
case, the entire control should be replaced, as the control
When system lockout occurs, the gas valve is de-energized, the
is not field-repairable.
circulator blower is energized at heat speed, and, if flame is
sensed, the inducer blower is energized. The diagnostic indica- If the sensed failure is in the system (external to the control), the
tor light will flash or glow continuously to indicate system status. LED will flash in the following flash-pause sequences to indicate
(System lockout will never override the precautionary fea- failure status (each flash will last approximately 0.25 seconds,
tures.) and each pause will last approximately 2 seconds).
To reset the control after system lockout, do one of the 1 flash, then pause System lockout
following: 2 flashes, then pause Pressure switch stuck closed
1. Interrupt the call for heat or cool at the thermostat for at least 3 flashes, then pause Pressure switch stuck open
one second but less than 20 seconds (if flame is sensed 4 flashes, then pause Open limit switch
with the gas valve de-energized, interrupting the call for 5 flashes, then pause Open rollout switch
heat at the thermostat will not reset the control). 6 flashes, then pause 115 Volt AC power reversed/Im-
proper ground
2. Interrupt the 24 VAC power at the control for at least one
7 flashes, then pause Low flame sense signal
second. You may also need to reset the flame rollout sensor
Continuous flashing Flame sensed with gas valve
switch.
(no pause) off
3. After one hour in lockout, the control will automatically reset The LED will also flash once at power-up.
itself.

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MOUNTING HOLE TEMPLATE

MOUNTING HOLE TEMPLATE

FOR MOUNTING HOLE LOCATIONS

4.172 ± .007
(2 plcs.)

6.402 ± .010
(2 plcs.)

Refer to page 3 of the installation instructions for proper installation.