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A.O. Smith 120 trough 500 User Manual

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BTR TANK TYPE HEATERS

SERVICE HANDBOOK

A.O. Smith Water Products

Service Handbook

Irving, Texas ©2000

Training Department

35

STEP 14A

PILOT VALVE - OHM TEST

BTR 120 – 400 GAS VALVE

STEP 14A. PILOT VALVE - OHM TEST. If pilot assembly is sparking but no pilot flame
is established, disconnect the pilot valve solenoid leads. Using a multimeter, (set to read
ohms) test for 20* ohms resistance +/- 5 through the solenoid coil.

IF

THEN

The meter dose not read 20 ohms plus or
minus 5:

• Replace gas valve

The meter does read 20 ohms plus or
minus 5:

• Gas valve should work. Also check that

pilot gas is present and pilot tube or
orifice are not blocked