SERVICE PROCEDURE
Thermocouple/Thermopile Testing and
Replacement
OPEN CIRCUIT THERMOPILE TESTING (Honeywell Gas Control)
The following test should be performed while the pilot flame is on. Step 1. Turn knob to pilot position and depress.
Step 2. Continue pressing knob and remove red (+) wire from resettable thermal door switch.
Step 3. Using a multimeter capable of measuring millivolts, connect the positive side of the multimeter to the terminal of the resettable thermal door switch. Connect the negative side of the multimeter to any earth ground location (jacket base, screw, etc.).
Resettable Thermal Door
Switch Terminal (+)
Jacket Base Screw
Normal thermopile operation will be between 350mV - 850mV. If reading is less than 350mV, replacement of pilot assembly is recommended following SERVICE PROCEDURE
Step 4. If thermopile reading is between 350mV - 850mV, remove multimeter and reconnect red wire to positive (+) terminal of Gas Control.
Step 5. Release Gas Control knob and turn to desired setting to resume normal operation.
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