TROUBLESHOOTING

TEST 9: IGNITER HEATS, NO MAIN BURNER

Conditions:

Test 8 completed

Turn off power

Disconnect wires from gas valve

Inlet

Manifold

Manifold

Pressure

Pressure

Tap

Tap

Measure Resistance

Between Gas Valve

Terminals (Main Valve

Solenoid Connections)

Outlet

 

 

Figure 28

 

 

TEST 9

IGNITER HEATS – NO MAIN BURNER

IF

then

Meter reads 0 or 1

Check meter scale setting; verify that it is set to read between 550 and 650 Ohms.

 

replace the gas valve

Meter indicates pilot and main coil have

valve should be okay. However, if there is still no gas to the main burner, the coil

continuity

may be stuck. Replace the gas valve.

Servicing should only be performed by a Qualified Service Agent

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American Water Heater (A)BCG385T500-8N, (A)BCG38T500-8P manual Test 9 Igniter HEATS, no Main Burner

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