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PDX SERVICE PROCEDURE V
Blower Temperature Switch Testing
and Replacement
Blower Temperature Switch
Testing.
WARNING
120 volt potential exposure. Use caution
to avoid personal injury.
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Disconnect wire leads to
switch. Using a multi-meter
set to the ohms setting, is
there continuity between
the switch terminals?
Switch OK
Cool switch to
below 130°F
N
Y
Switch Setting
O
pens on rise @ approximately 165°F
Auto resets on fall @ approximately 130°F
Step 1. Position power switch on gas control
to the “OFF” position.
Step 2. Remove tubing from inlet pressure tap.
Step 3. Remove the three screws (Phillips screw driver) from
control access cover on blower and remove cover (see
photo 19).
Step 4. Locate blower temperature switch (see photo 19)
Reconnect wire leads and
observe heater operation.
Do exhaust gas
temperatures rise to or
above 165°F?
Replace switch
(see page 24)
Y
N
Do switch
contacts open?
Do switch
contacts open?
N
Y
Replace switch
(see page 23)
N
Y
Exhaust
temperature is
too hot.
Common causes for
high exhaust temperature
1. Vent length is below minimum allowable.
2. Vent diameter not to specification.
3. Restricted dilution air inlet.
4. Missing or deteriorated flue baffle.
5. Gas pressure is out of specification.
Blower temperature
switch location
20
Air mixing inlet
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PDX Series
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