TROUBLESHOOTING

TEST 8: IGNITER HEATS, NO MAIN BURNER

24 V.

E1 Plug to Pin 9

E1 Plug to Pin 12

Figure 27

TEST 8

IGNITER HEATS......NO MAIN BURNER

IF

then

short heat up time of igniter

check control box grounding.

Normal warm up (Approximately 20 seconds) -

check for 24V from E1, Pin 12 to ground during 4 second trial. If Yes, continue. If No,

No ignition

replace Ignition Board

No voltage present E4, Pin 12 to ground

replace ignition board.

24 Volt was present from E1, Pin 12 to ground,

check that air has been purged from gas circuit.

but no main burner

check that wiring and connections to gas valve and E1, Pin 9 are correct.

 

check for 24 VAC at E1, Pin 9 to ground during 4 second trial for ignition.

 

 

 

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 8 Igniter HEATS, no Main Burner

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