UPPER TEMPERATURE PROBE CONTINUITY CHECK

CONDITIONS:

• Power On – Water below temperature set point.

• Red, digital thermostat “Reset Status” LED – OFF.

• "Call for Heat" LED Off.

OHMS RESISTANCE TABLE

° F

OHMS

70°

11,884

120°

3,759

140°

2,488

180°

1,169

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.)

Servicing should only be performed by a Qualified Service Technician

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American Water Heater 395T1806NOX, BCL, 381T1206NOX manual Upper Temperature Probe Continuity Check, Ohms Resistance Table

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