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SBD TANK TYPE HEATERS
SERVICE HANDBOOK
Technical Training Department
Ashland City, TN ©2003
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STEP 18B MAIN GAS VALVE COIL CHECK
STEP 18B. MAIN GAS VALVE COIL CHECK – SBD 500 ONLY
Condition:
• Pilot lights
• Sparking stops
• No main burner ignition
Test Procedure:
• Power off
• Disconnect red, main valve wire from module MV terminal
• Meter set to test for DC amperage
• 10A wire to red gas valve wire, COM wire to MV terminal of ignition module
• Turn power on to heater
• After pilot lights and sparking stops
:NEHT :FI
.25 to .35 DC Amps is not present • Replace the gas valve
.25 to .35DCA is present • Main burner gas should ignite.
Be certain to correct you meter wire connections and setting before performing further
tests.
RED
WHITE
BLUE
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
TAP
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
TAP
PILOT GAS
MANIFOLD
GAS
The PV wire is connected to the blue wire
The MV/PV wire on the IID is connected to the white wire.
The MV wire is disconnected from the gas valve.