TJERNLUND UC1 UNIVERSAL CONTROL (VERSION X.04) 8504107 REV C 0204, UC1 Installation Instructions Manual
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MODEL UC1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REV. C 02/04
TJERNLUND PRODUCTS, INC.
1601 Ninth Street • White Bear Lake, MN 55110-6794
PHONE (800) 255-4208 • (651) 426-2993 • FAX (651) 426-9547
Visit our web site • www.tjernlund.com
VERSION
X.04
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Tjernlund Products welcomes your comments and questions. Address all correspondence to:
Customer Service • Tjernlund Products, Inc. • 1601 Ninth Street • White Bear Lake, MN 55110-6794
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page (s)
Description and General Information...............................................................................................................................1
Installation Restrictions and Cautions ........................................................................................................................1, 2
UC1 Universal Control Board Features ..........................................................................................................................2
LED Status / Fault Indicators and Fault Retrieval from Memory .................................................................................2, 3
Pre / Post-Purge & Pre-Cycle Prover Status Check Settings......................................................................................3, 4
UC1 Installation ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Electrical Wiring
Specificatons, Warnings, Sequence of Operation & Internal Schematic .....................................................4, 5
Venter Ground, Motor and Prover Safety Circuit Connections ........................................................................6
Multiple and Milivolt Appliance interlocks .........................................................................................................6
Wiring to Gas Fired Appliance .................................................................................................................6, 7, 8
Wiring to Oil Fired Equipment ..............................................................................................................9, 10, 11
UC1 Operation and Draft Check .............................................................................................................................11, 12
Troubleshooting Electrical Problems .................................................................................................................12, 13, 14
Warranty & Replacement Parts .....................................................................................................................................14
DESCRIPTION
The UC1 is the new standard interlock control for Tjernlund's full line of Power Venters, Draft Inducers and Combustion Air
In-Forcers. It can be interlocked with virtually any burner control circuit. Features include: adjustable pre & post purge, LED status
/ diagnostic indicators, 10 second prover switch delay to avoid burner start up and wind induced short cycling. Interlocks with any
24-115 VAC burner control circuit and also includes “dry” contact actuation option. After each burner cycle the UC1 will continue
to operate in post-purge mode to allow the venter to purge the heater and vent of residual flue gases. A factory post-purge time is
set at 2 minutes and is adjustable up to 16 minutes, see “Pre / Post Purge and Prover Status Check Dip Switch Settings” on page 3.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Each UC1 is electrically factory line tested before shipment.
After opening carton, inspect thoroughly for hidden damage. If any damage is found notify freight carrier and your distributor
immediately and file a concealed damage claim.
Throughout the rest of this installation manual Venter will be synonymous with Power Venter, Draft Inducer or In-Forcer.
INSTALLATION RESTRICTIONS
1. The UC1 Prover Status Check is activated from the factory. When activated the UC1 Universal Control checks across the
P1 & P2 safety circuit Fan Prover to verify that the Fan Prover switch is “Open” upon a call for heat and not stuck “Closed”. See
“P1 & P2 Fan Prover Safety Circuit “Open” Upon Appliance Call”, page 4 for details.
2. A Venter post-purge on the UC1 has been factory set at 2 minutes. Confirm that dip switch #5 is in the up or "on" position. Oil
fired equipment requires that the post-purge be long enough to eliminate post cycle nozzle drip odor. A longer post-purge may
be necessary for longer vent runs or high heat retention, refractory lined combustion chambers. A shorter post-purge may be
desired for gas installations. If using the UC1 to control our combustion air In-Forcers a post-purge may not be desired. See “Pre /
Post Purge and Prover Status Check Dip Switch Settings”, page 3 for details.
3. The UC1 is intended for indoor installation only. Do not mount the UC1 on a heat source that exceeds 140oF (60oC).
Examples of improper mounting surfaces include vent pipe, top of heater casing or any place where radiant or convective heat
would cause the junction box temperature to exceed 140oF (60oC).
CAUTIONS
The UC1 must be installed by a qualified installer (an individual properly licensed and/or trained) in accordance with all local
codes or, in their absence, in accordance with the appropriate National Fire Protection Association #31, #54, #211 and the
National Electrical Code.
Failure to install, maintain and/or operate the UC1 in accordance with manufacturer's instructions may result in conditions
which can produce bodily injury and property damage.
1. The installer must verify that the BTU/hr. input of the appliance does not exceed the recommended input of the any Venter
being controlled by the UC1. Refer to the Venter, Inducer or In-Forcer installation instructions for capacities.
2. Disconnect power supply from the UC1 and heating equipment when making wiring connections and servicing the UC1.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. LED #5 (RED) should be off with power removed.
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3. All installation restrictions and instructions in the Venter, Inducer or In-Forcer installation instructions must be adhered to when
using the UC1.
4. Make certain power source is adequate for the UC1 and Venter requirements. Do not add equipment to a circuit when the total
electrical load is unknown.
UC1 UNIVERSAL CONTROL BOARD FEATURES
# 1. Power supplied by board. Do not supply power to this area or control damage may result.
# 2. Do not supply power to the appliance interlock block with the call selector in the “DRY” position.
Control damage may result if power is supplied.
# 3. Circuit protection must be provided by the installer. 16 Amps is the maximum current allowed for this device at terminal L.
A 15 Amp circuit breaker is recommended.
VETI
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LED STATUS & FAULT INDICATORS
LED INDICATOR LIGHTS
LED #1 (Amber) Appliance call for heat.
LED #2 (Green) Safety circuit through P1 & P2 (Venter Fan Prover) is verified “Open” upon start-up. Indicates Venter prover is
closed during run cycle. Burner circuit is energized with contact closure from terminal 3 to 4.
LED #3 (Green) Power switched to Venter motor from L to MTR & M.
LED #4 (Red) Status / Fault indicator.
LED #5 (Red) 115 VAC power supplied to board. Also used as a status indicator.
APPLIANCE CALL
VOLTAGE SELECTION
Place RED voltage jumper in
proper location based on
appliance call interlock voltage. SEE WARNING # 2.
IMPORTANT
LED 1 (AMBER)
LED 2 (GREEN)
LED 3 (GREEN)
LED 4 (RED)
LED 5 (RED)
DRY
24 V
115 V
APPLIANCE
INTERLOCK
RELAY
VENTER
MOTOR
RELAY
A B 1 2 3 4 L N
J1 J2 XL XN
P1 P2 C GND F
(1 9)
N M MTR
J1- J2 CALL
JUMPER
Used when the call signal is
used as the “proven” return
signal to the appliance. See
wiring section for details.
L / N - 115 VAC POWER
SUPPLY BLOCK
115 VAC / 50-60 Hz
Circuit protection provided by installer.
SEE WARNING # 3.
MTR & M / N LOAD TERMINALS
FROM VENTER MOTOR RELAY
Used to drive Venter Motor.
1 HP MAX LOAD across terminals MTR & M / N.
XL / XN AUXILIARY DEVICE
POWER TERMINALS
115 VAC - Maximum of 0.15 Amps.
Only connect to Tjernlund auxiliary devices.
SEE WARNING # 1.
APPLIANCE INTERLOCK
RELAY
1 HP MAX LOAD across
terminals 3 & 4.
P1 - P2 SAFETY CIRCUIT
TERMINALS
1 mA @ 5VDC.
SEE WARNING # 1.
C, GND, F AUXILIARY DEVICE
COMMUNICATION TERMINALS
2 mA @ 5VDC. For Tjernlund MAC1E or
MAC4E auxiliary devices. SEE WARNING # 1.
DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
Pre-Purge (1-2)
Post-Purge (3-8)
Prover status check (9)
See “Pre / Post Purge &
Prover Status Check Dip
Switch Settings”.
LED STATUS LIGHTS
See “LED Status & Fault
Indicator Section” for details.
APPLIANCE INTERLOCK
TERMINAL BLOCK (A-B, 1-4)
A - B - Dry Contact call. 3 mA @ 5VDC.
SEE WARNING # 1.
1 - 24 or 115 VAC intercepted call.
IMPORTANT: RED voltage jumper must
match intercepted call voltage.
2 - 24V common or 115V Neutral.
3 - Common terminal to appliance relay con-
tacts. IMPORTANT: J1-J2 jumper routes
call voltage at terminal 1 to 3. Remove
J1-J2 jumper if a different voltage source is
provided to terminal 3.
4 - Normally open terminal of appliance relay.
Will be energized from terminal 3 if safety
circuit is “proven”.
VENTER MOTOR RELAY
1 HP MAX LOAD from
terminals L to MTR & M.
LED STATUS INDICATORS
LED #4 & #5 (Red) Flashing Alternately = Venter in Pre-purge. (Pre-Purge options 0, 5, 20, 35 seconds)
LED #4 & #5 (Red) Flashing in Unison = Venter in Post-Purge. (Post-Purge options 0, 30 seconds or 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 minutes)
LED #4 Flashes Continuously* = Fan Prover opened for more than 10 seconds during burner cycle.
(Venter will run for 10 minutes, attempting to make Fan Prover)
LED FAULT INDICATORS
Fault conditions are indicated by counting the number of times LED #4 (Red) flashes.
LED #4 Flashes 2 Times Fan Prover was in electrically closed position prior to venter operation.
LED #4 Flashes 3 Times* Fan Prover does not close within 60 seconds after call for heat.
LED #4 Flashes 4 Times* Fan Prover did not re-close after 10 minutes of Venter operation.
LED #4 Flashes 5 Times* Fan Prover opened for more than 10 seconds during burner cycle but closed within 10 minutes.
* Investigate cause of Fan Prover short cycling such as; Firing burner at capacities or temperatures exceeding Venter limits,
excessive vent pipe runs, elbows directly on venter discharge,high winds, plugged / kinked Fan Prover sensing tube or a faulty
Fan Prover switch. In-Forcer model’s intake screen and prefilter, if applicable, should be cleaned if necessary.
CHECKING MEMORY FOR LAST FAULT CODE
IMPORTANT: Prior to accessing the fault code memory, note the settings of the dip switches so that they can be returned to their
original Pre / Post-Purge positions. When power is supplied to the UC1 use caution when moving dip switches.
The last fault code can be retrieved at any time by setting all dip switches 1-8 to the up, or “on” position. The last fault code, or
lack there of, will be indicated by counting the number of times LED 4 flashes. By moving any of the dip switches back to their
original position, the fault code will be cleared. NOTE: The UC1 board must have its 115 VAC power supply present when any of
the (1-8) dip switches are moved back to their original position for the fault code to clear.
PRE / POST PURGE AND PROVER STATUS CHECK DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
Remove power to UC1 and heating equipment when installing, servicing or changing dip switch settings. Failure to do so may result in
personal injury and/or equipment damage. LED #5 (RED) should not be on if 115 VAC supply power is removed from the control.
Pre-purge
Used for longer vent runs to get draft fully established throughout the vent system prior to burner ignition. Also beneficial for negative pressure prone environments. IMPORTANT: Nuisance equipment lockouts may occur if Venter pre-purge is running in conjunction with and is longer than any equipment timing circuit. Pre-purge settings must be shorter than burner control lockout time
unless wired prior to burner control timing circuit (i.e. aquastat / thermostat).
Post-purge
A Venter post-purge has been factory set at 2 minutes. Confirm that dip switch #5 is in the up or "on" position. Oil fired equipment
requires that the post-purge be long enough to eliminate post cycle nozzle drip odor. A longer post-purge may be necessary for
longer vent runs or high heat retention, refractory lined combustion chambers. A shorter post-purge may be desired for gas installations
or when using the UC1 to control a combustion air In-Forcer.
IMPORTANT: Fault codes will automatically be displayed after a fault condition occurs. If the call for heat interlock signal
or 115 VAC power is removed, the UC1 board will reset and the fault will be stored in memory instead of displayed. Any
new fault will replace any previous fault.
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Pre-Purge
Post-Purge
Pre-Cycle
Prover Status
Check Activated
DIP SWITCH NUMBERING
1
ON
2
3
4
5
6
7
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POST-PURGE SETTINGS (SEE “POST-PURGE” ABOVE PRIOR TO SETTING)
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4348657 35678 345678
4 Minutes 8 Minutes 16 Minutes
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ON
ON
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LED 1 AMBER
LED 2 GREEN
LED 3 GREEN
LED 4 RED
LED 5 RED
ON
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UC1 INSTALLATION
Do not mount the UC1 junction box on a heat source that exceeds 140oF (60oC). Examples of improper mounting surfaces
include vent pipe, top of heater casing or any place where radiant or convective heat would cause the junction box temperature to
exceed 140oF. The UC1 is intended for indoor installation only.
Using the key hole slots on the back of the UC1 junction box as a template, mark 4 holes on the mounting surface, drill pilot holes
if necessary, and secure junction box using provided screws.
The UC1 has a 2 foot whip that contains a ground lead and the leads to power the Venter motor and connect to the Fan Prover. If
it is desirable to mount the UC1 more than 2 feet from the Fan Proving Switch an additional electrical junction box and appropriate
length of conduit will be necessary. Any added wire should be 14 gage and a pig tail should be added to each ground wire connection so that each electrical junction box is grounded. See diagram below for a typical UC1, Fan Prover and Venter installation.
TYPICAL UC1, FAN PROVER AND VENTER INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL WIRING
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FAN PROVER
VENTER
UC1
ALUMINUM SENSING TUBE, 4 FT. MAXIMUM LENGTH
2 FT. MAXIMUM LENGTH UNLESS ADDITIONAL
CONDUIT AND J-BOX ARE ADDED
INSTALLER-SUPPLIED CONDUIT
AND 3 WIRE, MINIMUM 14 GAGE
INSTALLER-SUPPLIED
115 VAC CONNECTION
BURNER INTERLOCK
CONNECTION
INSTALLER-SUPPLIED
POWER
REQUIREMENTS
EXTERNAL
POWER SWITCHING
CAPACITY
J1 / J2
JUMPER
SAFETY
CIRCUIT
ADD VENTER MOTOR
LOAD PLUS 1/2 AMP
FOR UC1 LOAD
EXTERNAL
CALL TRIGGER
METHODS
J1 / J2
P1 / P2
L / N
3 TO 4
T-BLOCK
T-BLOCK
(RELAY K1)
XL / XN
UC1 CONTROL
M & MTR
(RELAY K2)
T-BLOCK
A / B
24V
1 / 2
115V
1 / 2
OR
OR
USED TO JUMP CALL HOT (24 VAC) OR CALL LINE (115 VAC) FROM TERMINAL 1 TO TERMINAL 3.
CONNECTED TO FAN PROVER.
1 mA @ 5 VDC. DO NOT SUPPLY POWER HERE.
REMOVE J1-J2 JUMPER IF A DIFFERENT VOLTAGE SOURCE IS PROVIDED TO TERMINAL 3.
120 VAC ±10 %, 50/60 Hz
MOTOR - 1 H.P. MAX. @ 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
USER-PROVIDED 24 VAC AT TERMINALS 1 & 2. 1 = CALL HOT, 2 = COMMON. CONTROL
REQUIRES 5 mA @ 24 VAC TO TRIGGER. MOVE RED VOLTAGE JUMPER TO "24V" LOCATION.
3 mA @ 5 VDC. MOVE RED VOLTAGE JUMPER TO "DRY" LOCATION. DO NOT SUPPLY POWER.
USER-PROVIDED CONTACT CLOSURE FROM A TO B. SIZE CONTACT CLOSURE TO HANDLE
GENERAL PURPOSE - 15A @ 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
DURING OPERATION THE CONTROL USES 50 mA MAX @ 120 VAC
MOTOR - 1 H.P. MAX. @ 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
150 mA MAX @ 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
CAN ONLY BE CONNECTED TO TJERNLUND-SPECIFIED AUXILIARY DEVICE
CIRCUIT PROTECTION PROVIDED BY INSTALLER
GENERAL PURPOSE - 15A @ 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
RESISTIVE - 10A @ 28 VDC PILOT DUTY - 470 VA
USER-PROVIDED 115 VAC AT TERMINALS 1 & 2. 1 = CALL LINE, 2 = NEUTRAL. CONTROL
REQUIRES 1 mA @ 115 VAC TO TRIGGER. MOVE RED VOLTAGE JUMPER TO "115V" LOCATION.
P1 & P2 PRE-CYCLE FAN PROVER STATUS CHECK
Pre-Cycle
Prover Status
Check Activated
The Pre-Cycle Prover Status Check is activated from the factory. When activated, the UC1
Universal Control checks across P1 & P2 safety circuit (Fan Prover) to verify that the Fan Prover
switch is “Open” upon a call for heat and not stuck “Closed”. Natural draft or winds may be sufficient to close the fan prover switch contacts prior to a call for heat on the SS1 Series vent systems
or when using the PS1505 fan prover with a draft inducer. Keeping the Prover Status Check activated may cause nuisance lockouts. Push up or “ON” to deactivate.
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ON
PRE-PURGE SETTINGS (SEE “PRE-PURGE” ON PAGE 3 PRIOR TO SETTING)
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