CONTROLS AND SWITCHES
This model is provided with three pressure switches. These switches are essential to the safe and proper operation of the unit. All switches are wired in series. The controller is set up to shut the unit down whenever there is a failure of any of the switches. It is important to understand the purpose of each switch.
FIGURE 12.
BLOWER PROVER SWITCH
(SEE FIGURE 12)
The Blower Prover Switch is provided on the heater to verify that the fan is operating. It is a positive pressure switch whose electrical contacts are normally open. When the fan increases the pressure in the burner, the pressure switch will allow the electrical contacts to close. The pressure switch is connected to the burner tap by a piece of tygon tubing. This tubing must be connected in order for the switch to change the electrical contacts. The controller requires that the electrical contacts on this air flow switch be open before it will allow the blower to come on.
BLOCKED EXHAUST SWITCH
(SEE FIGURE 12)
The Blocked Exhaust Switch is set up to shut the unit off when a
open. When this switch prevents the unit from igniting, most likely the exhaust is blocked by some means. Check to see if the condensate is allowed to flow freely from the exhaust elbow and for obstructions in the exhaust venting and exhaust vent terminal. Also verify that the vent length does not exceed the maximum allowed as shown in the Vent Section of this manual.
BLOCKED INTAKE SWITCH
(SEE FIGURE 12)
The Blocked Intake Switch is set up to shut the unit off when a
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF Switch is a
CAUTION
THE WATER HEATER IS POLARITY SENSITIVE. BEFORE APPLYING ELECTRICITY TO THIS HEATER BE CERTAIN THAT SUPPLY NEUTRAL WIRE TO GROUND CHECK INDICATES ZERO VOLTAGE.
HOT SURFACE IGNITER
The Hot Surface Igniter is a device that ignites the main burner by high temperature (>1800°F or >982°C). When 120VAC is applied to the igniter, sufficient heat is generated to ignite the main burner. Although improvements have been made to strengthen the igniter, it is still fragile and care must be taken when handling the igniter to prevent breakage.
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