Lochinvar 151 - 801 Checking temperature sensors, Temperature F, Resistance Ω, 3Troubleshooting

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3Troubleshooting

Checking temperature sensors

The water heater temperature sensors (inlet water, outlet water, system water, and flue) are all resistance type devices. The following tables show the correct values for the sensors at various temperatures. Use an ohmmeter to read the resistance of the sensor at a known temperature. If the resistance of the sensor does not closely match its corresponding table, replace the sensor.

It is important to note that the flue and outlet water sensors have two temperature sensing devices in one housing. These devices are designated as S1a/S1b, outlet sensor and S3a/S3b, flue sensor. Please reference the wiring diagram in the Armor Water Heater Installation and Operation Manual for correct terminal location.

Table 3B - Inlet System Sensor Resistance vs. Temperature

Temperature °F	Resistance Ω	Temperature °F	Resistance Ω
50	18,780	158	1,990
68	12,263	176	1,458
86	8,194	194	1,084
104	5,592	212	817
122	3,893	--	--
140	2,760	--	--

Table 3C - Outlet Water Sensor Resistance vs. Temperature

	S1a				S1b
	(Wire Color - R/BK and Y)				(Wire Color - G and Y)
Temperature	Resistance	Temperature	Resistance	Temperature	Resistance	Temperature	Resistance
50	19,553	158	2,004	50	40,030	158	3,478
68	12,690	176	1,464	68	25,030	176	2,492
86	8,406	194	1,084	86	16,090	194	1,816
104	5,715	212	816	104	10,610	212	1,344
122	3,958			122	7,166
140	2,786			140	4,943
Table 3D - Flue Sensor Resistance vs. Temperature
	S3a				S3b
	(Wire Color - W/B and Y)				(Wire Color - PR and Y)
Temperature	Resistance	Temperature	Resistance	Temperature	Resistance	Temperature	Resistance
50	40,030	158	3,478	50	258,500	158	16,870
68	25,030	176	2,492	68	125,500	176	12,000
86	16,090	194	1,816	86	80,220	194	8,674
104	10,610	212	1,344	104	52,590	212	6,369
122	7,166			122	35,270
140	4,943			140	24,160

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