BTR TANK TYPE HEATERS
SERVICE HANDBOOK
A.O. Smith Water Products Service Handbook
Irving, Texas ©2000 Training Department
30
TROUBLESHOOTING THE EFFIKAL STYLE DAMPER
Condition:
Thermostat closed, damper
STEP A1
TEST BETWEEN BLACK (COMMON) AND BROWN
ON THE DAMPER BOARD
IF THEN
24VAC is present This is correct
24VAC is not present SeeSteps1thru4
Check the harness plugs connecting heater
and damper for looseness or damage.
Condition:
Thermostat closed, damper in process of opening.
STEP A2 TEST FOR 24VAC BETWEEN BLACK AND ORANGE
IF THEN
24VAC is present This is correct
24VAC is not present SeeStep7
Check the harness plug connecting
heater ----or damaged
Wires are from left to right:
Black iYellow iBrown iWhite