American Water Heater COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS VAC Transformer Test, Operation & Service

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24 VAC Transformer Test

OPERATION & SERVICE

24 VAC Transformer Test

1Ensure the main breaker or disconnect switch is turned on.

2Verify with an AC volt meter that proper voltage is present at the Power Distribution Block (see Figure 2 on page 9 and pages 12-14).

3Check Primary Winding Voltage: Using an AC volt meter; set the volt meter to an AC voltage range just above 120 VAC. With the J1 plug installed in the J1 socket on the CCB (page 42) insert the two volt meter probes into pins 1 & 3 of the J1 plug as shown in the “Primary Winding Voltage Test” image below. Volt meter probes may have to be pressed firmly into plug to make contact with the metal conductors inside. Voltage should be approximately 120 VAC. If the voltage measured is approximately 120 VAC the primary winding is being powered correctly. If the voltage measured is zero volts or considerably less or more than

120 VAC:

Check the J1 plug/socket connections on the CCB for wear or damage. Ensure they are mating properly and providing good contact - see page 42.

Check the 120 VAC Control Circuit Transformer to ensure it is wired correctly and outputting the correct voltage - see pages 34 & 35.

Ensure there is 120 VAC being supplied to the CCB - see page 46.

Call the toll free technical support phone number on the back cover of this manual for further assistance if all the procedures above have been performed and 120 VAC is still not present at pins 1 & 3 of the J1 socket/plug on the CCB.

4Check Secondary Winding Voltage: Using an AC volt meter; set the volt meter to an AC voltage range just above 24 VAC. With the J1 plug installed in the J1 socket on the CCB (page 42) insert the two volt meter probes into pins 4 & 5 of the J1 plug as shown in the “Secondary Winding Voltage Test” image below. Volt meter probes may have to be pressed firmly into plug to make contact with the metal conductors inside. Voltage should be approximately 24 VAC. If the voltage measured is approximately 24 VAC the transformer is operating properly. If the voltage measured is zero volts or considerably less than

24 VAC:

Check the J1 plug/socket connections on the CCB for wear or damage. Ensure they are mating properly and providing good contact - see page 42.

Check the wiring between pins 4 & 5 of the J1 plug and the 24 VAC transformer - see Figure 2 on page 9 for transformer location. Ensure wiring is not pinched or shorted and continuous to the 24 VAC secondary winding - repair or replace damaged wiring as necessary.

If all the above procedures have been performed and there is still not 24 VAC present at pins 4 & 5 of the J1 plug - replace the 24 VAC transformer. When replacing the transformer check all wiring to and from the transformer for pinched or shorted wires - repair or replace damaged wiring as necessary.

 

Primary Winding Voltage Test

 

Secondary Winding Voltage Test

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Servicing should only be performed by a Qualified Service Agent

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SURFACE MOUNT CONTROL MODELSSurface Mount Control Models Three Phase to Single Phase Electronic Control Models Single Phase to Three Phase PHASE CONVERSIONS - ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODELSElectronic Control Models Three Phase to Single Phase Volt Meter Method FUSESOhm Meter Method SURFACE MOUNT THERMOSTATS Thermostat & ECO Test Wire conductor inside tube HEATING ELEMENTSHeating Element Construction Heating Element Ratings Heating Element ConfigurationsNUMBER OF FACTORY INSTALLED TOTALAPPROXIMATE CURRENT - AMPS Heating Element AmperageELEMENT 208 VACHeating Element Amperage Test Heating Element Voltage Test Heating Element Resistance & Ground Tests Measuring ResistanceHeating Element Ground Test Replacing Heating ElementsElement Sensor ELEMENT SENSORSElement Sensor Construction Three Current Sensors Element Sensor FunctionsElement Sensor Operation CONTACTORS Contactor Construction - How They WorkElement Numbers/Connections Wire Colors to Elements Contactor ConfigurationsPower Connection Terminals ContactorsContactor Inspection Physically Operate MechanicalContactor Coil Voltage - At Contactor Contactor Coil Voltage - At CCB TRANSFORMERS 120 VAC Control Circuit Transformer WiringX1 120 VAC H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 N/A Primary Winding Secondary WindingSecondary Winding Voltage Test 120 VAC Control Circuit Transformer TestPrimary Winding Voltage Test 24 VAC Transformer Test Temperature Sensor ECO High Temperature Limit SwitchIMMERSION TEMPERATURE PROBE Checking Temperature Sensor Resistance Temperature Sensor Resistance TestTemperature Sensor Resistance Data WATER TEMPERATUREChecking ECO Switch Continuity Temperature Sensor DC Voltage TestECO Continuity Test DC Voltage To Temperature Sensor120 VAC From ECO ECO Voltage Test120 VAC To ECO Ground ConnectionELECTRONIC CONTROLS UIM User Interface Module CCB Central Control BoardCCB - CENTRAL CONTROL BOARD J3 Wiring Terminals - Alarm Output Relay see page CCB Socket & Wiring Terminal IdentificationJ2 Socket - 120 VAC Power Supply J4 Wiring Terminals - Contactor CoilsJ8 Socket - Not Used J9 Socket - Not Used J10 Socket - Not Used J7 Socket - Enable / Disable Circuits 1 & 2 see pages 45J16 Socket - Not Used J17 Wiring Terminals - Not Used J13 Socket - Heating Element Sensors BankCCB Enable/Disable Circuits Test Checking for Ground Checking Power and Ground To The CCBChecking for 120 VAC UIM Circuit Board Back Service Notes - Button Pad Ribbon CableUIM - USER INTERFACE MODULE UIM Circuit Board FrontCONTROL SYSTEM NAVIGATION CONTROL SYSTEM FEATURESELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM UIM - User Interface ModuleTHE DESKTOP SCREEN Table 1 Status Icons ICONSTATE Table 2 - Operating StatesTable 3 - Control System Menus MENUS†Operating Set Point Differential SettingsTEMPERATURES MENU Tank TemperatureTemperature Settings Alarm Relay Output Enable / Disable 1Alarm Condition HEATER STATUS MENUDesktop Screen During Economy Mode Economy Mode Setup Menu ECONOMY MODE SETUP MENUSetpoint Adjustment Current TimeEconomy Mode Settings Setpoint Adjustment Value Economy Mode Settings Time Clock Settings Normal Operation Between Economy Mode Settings Daily Operating Mode SettingsEconomy Mode All Day Alarm SP ALARM OUTPUT SETUP MENUTemp Alarm SP Used for external Alarm Output SettingsTemperature Units DISPLAY SETTINGS MENUDisplay Settings Backlight DelayTotal Heating Time HEATER INFORMATION MENUElapsed Time Bank # CyclesFAULT OCCURRENCE MENU CURRENT FAULT / ALERT MENUFAULT HISTORY MENU Main Menu - Current Fault Selected Fault History MenuFactory Default User Settings RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS MENURestore Factory Defaults No Hot Water TROUBLESHOOTINGCOMMON SERVICE PROBLEMS Not Enough Hot WaterCONTROL SYSTEM UNRESPONSIVE Fault ConditionsResetting Control System Alert ConditionsUIM is Inoperable Heating Cycle DisabledControl System Unresponsive cont FAULT AND ALERT MESSAGES “No Current Detected”“Temp Probe Short” Fault & Alert Messages“Temp Probe Open” “Energy Cut Out ECO” Page Page Page Page Technical Support and Parts