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Step 18b main gas valve coil check – 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

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STEP 18B

MAIN GAS VALVE COIL CHECK

STEP 18B. MAIN GAS VALVE COIL CHECK – BTR 500 ONLY
Condition:

Pilot lights

Sparking stops

No main burner ignition

Test Procedure:

Power off

Disconnect red, main valve wire from module MV terminal

Meter set to test for DC amperage

10A wire to red gas valve wire, COM wire to MV terminal of ignition module

Turn power on to heater

After pilot lights and sparking stops

IF:

THEN:

.25 to .35 DC Amps is not present

• Replace the gas valve

.25 to .35DCA is present

• Main burner gas should ignite.

Be certain to correct you meter wire connections and setting before performing further
tests.

RED

WHITE

BLUE

MANIFOLD

PRESSURE

TAP

MANIFOLD

PRESSURE

TAP

PILOT GAS

MANIFOLD

GAS

The PV wire is connected to the blue wire

The MV/PV wire on the IID is connected to the white wire.

The MV wire is disconnected from the gas valve.