York Gas Furnace: YM9M / PM9 / YP96 / PC9
Re: Sequence of Operation (Heating)
There are two styles of York Modulating Gas Furnaces, a Variable Speed Blower model and a standard PSC motor.
Both styles have the same basic sequence of operation in the heating mode
Pressure Switch Proving
- On a call for heat (24V applied to the W terminal), unless the pressure switch contacts are already in the "closed" position*, the control board will start the inducer fan motor and ramp its speed up until the pressure switch contacts "close".
- If the pressure switch contacts are "closed" on a call for heat, the control board will keep the inducer motor de-energized and display a Fault Code 2.
- Once the pressure switch contacts "close", the control board will slow the inducer fan to make sure that the pressure switch contacts "open".
- After the switch contacts "open", the control board will increase the inducer motor speed to re "close" the switch.
- The control board uses a pressure transducer to continuously monitor the actual negative pressure from the inducer and the proper make and break points of the pressure switch.
- If the switch fails to "close" or "open" at the correct points, the board will enter either a Fault Code 2 or 3.
- After the 2nd "closure" of the pressure switch contacts, the control board will ramp the inducer motor to 1.0" w.c. negative pressure and start an ignition sequence.
Ignition Sequence
- The glow plug will energize for approximately 30 seconds.
- The gas valve will open at 70% capacity (2 - 2.5" w.c. manifold gas pressure) and attempt to establish a flame (monitored by the flame sensor).
- If flame is not established, the control board will make two more ignition attempts before locking out on a Fault Code 7.
- One flame is established, the furnace will continue to fire at 70% for approximately 5 seconds and then drop to 35% capacity (1 - 1.3" w.c. manifold pressure).
Heating Cycle - Gas Valve
- After a successful Ignition Sequence, the gas valve modulates down to 35% capacity.
- The gas valve firing percentage will slowly increase to 100% based on a fixed, pre-programmed time algorithm until the thermostat is satisfied (no power on "W").
Heating Cycle - Inducer Motor
- The inducer motor speed will modulate to maintain a fixed, pre-programmed negative pressure which varies based on the furnace firing rate.
- An increase in pressure (more negative pressure) will cause the motor to slow-down.
- A decrease in pressure (less negative pressure) will cause the motor to speed-up.
Heating Cycle - Blower Speed
- The blower speed is controlled by a temperature sensor in the top of the heat exchanger.
- The blower speed will increase and decrease to maintain a constant heat exchanger (discharge air) temperature.
- An increase in the heat exchanger temperature will cause the blower to speed-up.
- A decrease in the heat exchanger temperature will cause the blower to slow-down.
- The discharge air temperature can be raised or lowered by adjusting a dial or pin setting on the control board.