American Water Heater BCL3 85T390 6NOX - Manual (Page 26)

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8. If the Flame Sensor does not detect a strong enough flame, the
Ignition Control shuts off the Gas Valve and allows the blower to
purge the unit for 30 seconds. At that time, the Ignition Control
restarts with step 6. It will try and ignite the main burners 2 more
times. If the unit does not light, the Ignition Control will wait 15
minutes and then restart at step 6. This cycle will continue until
the unit lights or the power is shutoff to the unit.
9. If the Flame Sensor detects a strong flame, the Ignition Control
will allow the unit to operate until the thermostat is satisfied.
10. Once the unit is satisfied, the Thermostat will shut off the blower,
Gas Valve and Ignition Control and the unit will be in standby
mode until another call for heat is initiated by the thermostat.
See the flow chart on page 27 for more detailed information.
seQuenCe of operation
The following information will describe the Sequence of Operation
for this water heater.
1. Switch power on to unit.
2. Thermostat calls for heat.
3. Variable Frequency Drive sends power to blower.
4. Combustion blower initiates air flow through water heater closing
the Prover Switch.
5. blower runs at low speed for 30 second pre-purge.
6. The Ignition Control provides power to the Spark Igniter and
opens the Gas Valve.
7. Ignition Control maintains spark for up to 4 seconds and monitors
Flame Sensor to determine if burner is lit.
lighting & operating laBel
S N O I T C U R T S N I G N I T A R E P O
G N IT A R E P O E R O F E B D A E R Y T E F A S R U O Y R O F
1.
2.
STOP! Read the safety information
above on this label.
Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to
the “OFF” position.
6. Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.
7. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to
the “ON” position.
8. Set the thermostat to the desired setting.
9. If the appliance will not operate, follow the
instructions “TO TURN OFF GAS TO
APPLIANCE” and call your technician or gas
supplier.
Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow “B”
in the safety information above on this label. If
you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
3. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
4. This appliance is equipped with a device which
automatically lights the burner.
DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT THE BUNER BY HAND.
5.
CAUTION: Hotter water increases the risk
of scald injury. Consult the instruction
manual before changing temperature.
WARNING: TURN OFF ALL ELECTRIC
POWER BEFORE SERVICING.
FLAMMABLE
WARNING:
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
BEFORE OPERATING: ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM ALL LINES.
A.
B.
This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with
an ignition device which automatically lights the burner.
Do not try to light the burner by hand. C. Use only your hand to push the control buttons. Never use
tools. If the control buttons will not push in, don’t try to
repair them, call a qualified service technician. Force or
attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately contact a qualified installer or service agency
to replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt to repair
the unit. It must be replaced!
BEFORE OPERATING smell all aroung the area for gas.
Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is
heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas suppliers instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Do not touch any electric switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
2. Set the ON/OFF switch on the control box to
the “OFF” position.
1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting. 3. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance
if service is to be performed.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
ON
OFF
figure 23.