American Water Heater (A)BCG385T500-8N Blower Prover Switch Settings, Blower Prover Switch Table

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OPERATION AND SERVICE

BLOWER PROVER SWITCH - SETTINGS

			Vent Connection
Blower Prover Switch			Exhaust/Outlet

Optional Hot Water Outlet

Blower (Draft Inducer)

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BLOWER PROVER SWITCH TABLE

Model	Pressure Setting to Close Switch (Inches W.C.)
(A)BCG385T500-8N/8P	-2.85” ± 0.13”

NOTE: The Blower Prover Switch contacts are normally open and will close on a fall in pressure. This will be a negative pressure (i.e., a vacuum).

Servicing should only be performed by a Qualiﬁed Service Agent

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Contents Models ABCG385T500-8N Commercial GAS Water HeatersCommercial GAS Water Heater Table of Contents Qualifications Service WarningService Reminder IntroductionTools Required RequirementsTools Optional Closed Water Systems Installation ConsiderationsWater Piping GAS Pressure RequirementsAir Supply AIR RequirementsInstallation Considerations Make-up Air Direct Communication with Outdoors Contaminated Air Clearances Water HeaterMinimum Clearances to Combustible Surfaces Clearances ExteriorVenting Sequence of Operation Operation and ServiceElectrical Sequence 1a 1 1b Wiring DiagramYES Operating Sequence Flow ChartMeasuring Gas Pressures GAS Control ValveMain Valve Solenoid Connections Manifold Pressure AdjustmentHOT Surface Igniter HSI GAS Control VALVE/BURNER Area ViewBlower Prover Switch Table Blower Prover Switch SettingsThermostat and Ignition Control Board View White Rodgers Ignition Control Board White Rodgers Integrated Control ThermostatPRE-SERVICE Checklist Ignition Control Board Error Codes TroubleshootingSystem has locked out after 3 trials for ignition Reversed polarity in power supply Internal control board failure Igniter not sensed and/or water heater not groundedLED Indication Action Status Integrated Heater Control Display LightsConditions Test 1 120 VAC to Heater CheckThen Test 2 Polarity Check Test 3 Continuity Check of High Limit ECO Ohms Test 4 Upper Temperature Probe Continuity CheckTest 5 Calling for Heat no Blower Operation Test 6 Blower ON, no Ignition E4 Plug Test 8 Igniter HEATS, no Main Burner Test 9 Igniter HEATS, no Main Burner Test 10 Main Burner Ignition for Less than Five Seconds Test 11 Water Heater Shutting OFF below Setting Page

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