SBD TANK TYPE HEATERS
SERVICE HANDBOOK
STEP 14A
PILOT VALVE - OHM TEST
SBD 120 – 400 GAS VALVE
STEP 14A. PILOT VALVE - OHM TEST. If pilot assembly is sparking but no pilot flame is established, disconnect the pilot valve solenoid leads. Using a multimeter, (set to read ohms) test for 20* ohms resistance +/- 5 through the solenoid coil.
IF | THEN | |
The meter dose not read 20 ohms plus or | • | Replace gas valve |
minus 5: |
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The meter does read 20 ohms plus or | • | Gas valve should work. Also check that |
minus 5: |
| pilot gas is present and pilot tube or |
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| orifice are not blocked |
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