Service, Ignition module system, System diagnostics – State SBN85 390NE A User Manual

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TABle 11:

1 FlASh

System lockout (retries or cycles exceeded)

2 FlASheS Pressure switch stuck close

3 FlASheS Pressure switch stuck open

4 FlASheS Open on high temperature limit switch (eco)

6 FlASheS 115 volt AC power reversed (check polarity)

7 FlASheS low flame sense signal (make sure flame sensor

is in burner flame)

8 FlASheS Check igniter

continuous flash -> continuous flame sensed > 5 seconds

without gas valve
continuous on -> internal control failure - replace ignition control

module.
Use this diagnostic system in conjunction with “OPerATIONAl

CheCKlIST” and the “SeQUeNCe OF OPerATION” to

troubleshoot the appliance.

eleCtriCal serViCing

lABel All WIreS PrIOr TO DISCONNeCTION WheN

SerVICING CONTrOlS. WIrING errOrS CAN CAUSe

IMPrOPer AND DANGerOUS OPerATION.
VerIFy PrOPer OPerATION AFTer SerVICING.

The installer may be able to observe and correct certain problems

which may arise when the unit is put into operation. hOWeVer,

it is recommended that only qualified service agents, using

appropriate test equipment, be allowed to service the heater.
As preliminary step, check wiring against diagram, check for

grounded, broken or loose wires. Check all wire ends to be sure

that they are making good contact.

ignition module system

Before calling your service agent, the following checklist should

be examined to eliminate obvious problems from those requiring

replacement or servicing.

• Check that “main manual gas shutoff valve” is fully open and

that gas service has not been interrupted.

• Check that after following the appliance OPerATING

INSTrUCTIONS, the “Top Knob” of the appliance gas valve

is in “ON” position.

• Check electrical supply to the appliance for possible blown

(or tripped) fusing or power interruption. Also check the 3

amp fuse on the front of the digital thermostat (Fig. 2).

• Is the water temperature in tank below the thermostat dial

setting on the appliance thermostat (calling for heat)?

• It is possible that the high limit (e.C.O.) has functioned to

shut off the appliance. See high limit page 7 - high limit

Switch for reset procedure. Contact your service agent if

limit continues to function to shut off appliance.

system diagnostiCs

your water heater is equipped with an ignition module that

incorporates a diagnostic system to assist in troubleshooting the

appliance. The indicator codes on the ignition module are as follows:

serViCe

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