SERVICE PROCEDURE RG-II
Thermocouple Testing and Replacement
CLOSED CIRCUIT THERMOCOUPLE TESTING (White Rodgers Control)
Step 1. Closed circuit testing is the preferred method for testing thermocouple. Following the lighting instruction label on the heater, proceed to light the pilot and allow to operate for three minuets. If the pilot will not stay lit, hold the pilot button (located on the combination thermostat/gas valve) down during this test
Step 2. Using a multimeter capable of measuring millivolts, connect one lead
using an alligator clip to the copper sheath of the thermocouple, use the second lead of the multi meter to probe the top terminal located at the back of the combination thermostat/gas valve.
Step 3. If meter reads 10 millivolts or higher, the thermocouple is OK. If reading is below 10 millivolts, replace the thermocouple.
Probe top terminal on back of combination
thermostat/gas valve
Alligator clip to copper sheath of thermocouple
CLOSED CIRCUIT THERMOCOUPLE TESTING (Robertshaw Control)
Step 1. Disconnect thermocouple from combination thermostat/gas valve.
Step 2. Connect a thermocouple adaptor
(BWC P/N
Step 3. Reconnect thermocouple to adaptor. Make certain all connections are tight (finger tight plus ¼ turn)
Step 4 Using a multimeter capable of measuring millivolts, connect one alligator clip to the set screw of the adaptor, and the other alligator clip to copper portion of the thermocouple.
Step 5. Following the lighting instruction label on the heater, proceed to light the pilot and allow to operate for three minuets. If the pilot will not stay lit, hold the red reset button (located on the combination thermostat/gas valve) down during this test
Step 6. If meter reads 13 millivolts or higher, the thermocouple is OK. If reading is below 13 millivolts replace the thermocouple.
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