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TEST 4: UPPER TEMPERATURE PROBE CONTINUITY CHECK

Conditions:

Power On - Water below temperature set point.

Red, water heater control “Reset Status” LED-OFF

“Call For Heat” LED off.

TEST 4

Upper Temperature probe continuity check

Red wire to red wire - Turn supply power “Off” for this test

 

 

IF

then

Test indicates no continuity

replace probe.

Continuity is indicated

Probe should be okay.

 

 

(Also verify Ohms resistance for water temperature. Reading will be approximate.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 23

Table 4

 

OHMS RESISTANCE TABLE

 

 

 

° F

 

Ohms

70°

 

11,884

120°

 

3,759

140°

 

2,488

180°

 

1,169

Servicing should only be performed by a Qualified Service Agent

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American Water Heater (A)BCG38T500-8P, (A)BCG385T500-8N manual Test 4 Upper Temperature Probe Continuity Check, Ohms

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