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Blower temperature switch testing – Bradford White M-2-TW-75T6BN User Manual

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TTW SERVICE PROCEDURE

V

Blower Temperature Switch Testing

and Replacement

Blower Temperature Switch
Testing.

WARNING

115 volt potential exposure. Use caution

to avoid personal injury.

14

Disconnect wire leads to

switch. Using a multi-meter

set to the ohms setting, is

there continuity between

the switch terminals?

Cool switch to

below 130°F

N

Y

Switch Setting

Opens on rise @ approximately 165°F

Auto resets on fall @ approximately 130°F

Step 1.

Position power switch on gas control
to the “OFF” position.

Step 2.

Remove the three screws (Phillips screw driver) from
control access cover on blower and remove cover (see
photo 14).

Step 3.

Locate blower temperature switch (see photo 15)

Reconnect wire leads and

observe heater operation.

Do exhaust gas

temperatures rise to or

above 170°F

with vent connected?

Replace switch

(see page 23)

Y

N

Do switch

contacts open?

N

Y

Exhaust

temperature is

too hot.

Common causes for

high exhaust temperature

1. Vent length is below minimum allowable.
2. Vent diameter not to specification.
3. Restricted dilution air inlet.
4. Missing or deteriorated flue baffle.
5. Gas pressure is out of specification.

Blower temperature

switch location

15

Air mixing inlet

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Switch OK

Do switch

contacts open?

Replace switch

(see page 23)

N

Y

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