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BTR TANK TYPE HEATERS

SERVICE HANDBOOK

A.O. Smith Water Products

Service Handbook

Irving, Texas ©2000

Training Department

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STEP 18A

MAIN GAS VALVE CHECK

BTR 120 – 400 GAS VALVE

STEP 18A. MAIN GAS VALVE CHECK. Disconnect wires from gas valve TH and TR
terminals. Using a multimeter, test for 68 ohms plus or minus 5 between TH and TR on
the main valve coil.

IF

THEN

The meter reads ‘O’ or infinity

• Replace the gas valve

The meter reads 68* ohms plus or minus 5

• The main burner will ignite

TH

TR