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STW-JZ / IW I&O Manual
IM101229
RL: 12A- BA
RD: DEC 2010
22. SPARK IGNITION CIRCUIT 
 
The step-up transformer in the ignition control provides spark ignition at 30,000 volts (open cir-
cuit). To check the spark ignition circuit, proceed as follows. 
Shut off gas supply to the gas control
Disconnect the ignition cable at the ignition control stud terminal to isolate the circuit from 
the Spark Igniter or Igniter / Sensor 
Prepare a short jumper lead, using heavily insulated wire such as ignition cable
CAUTION 
In the next step, DO NOT allow fingers to touch either the stripped 
end of the jumper or the stud terminal. This is a very high voltage circuit and 
electrical shock, personal injury, or death can result. 
Perform this test immediately upon energizing the system before the Ignition Control goes 
into safety lockout and interrupts the spark circuit. Touch one end of the jumper firmly to the 
ignition control GND terminal. (DO NOT remove the existing ground lead.) Slowly move the 
other end of the jumper wire toward the stud terminal on the Ignition Control to establish a 
spark. 
Pull the wire away from the stud and note the length of gap at which spark discontinues.
A spark length of 1/8 in. (3 mm) or more indicates satisfactory voltage output. If no arc can 
be established, or the maximum spark is less than 1/8 in. (3 mm), and power to the Ignition 
Control input terminals was proved, replace the Ignition Control. 
TURN OFF THE POWER AND RECONNECT THE IGNITION WIRE TO THE IGNITION CONTROL STUD. DIS-
CONNECT THE IGNITION WIRE FROM THE IGNITER AND REPEAT THE STEPS ABOVE BY GROUNDING 
THE WIRE OUT TO THE TUBE BODY THIS TIME. TURN ON THE POWER AND PULL THE WIRE AWAY 
FROM THE TUBE AND NOTE THE LENGTH OF GAP AT WHICH THE SPARK DISCONTINUES. IF THERE IS 
NO SPARK OR WEAK SPARK REPLACE THE IGNITION WIRE. 
USE THE BLACK BARS BELOW AS A GUIDE FOR AD-
JUSTMENT. USE THE BARS THAT COINCIDE WITH 
THE FORMAT & SIZE OF THIS PUBLICATION . 
SPARK IGNITER SET UP
Use the following diagram to check the Igniter gap. If the gap is incorrect all adjustments 
should be made with the GROUND PRONG/PIN ONLY! DO NOT BEND THE IGNITER 
PRONG!!!! 
3/16”
1/4”
3/16” 1/4”
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