Component testing – L.B. White Pilot User Manual

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Voltage Checks

Procedure

Testing for voltage at any of the components is a relatively

easy procedure. The following illustrates how to check

voltage at some of the components used in the heater.

First, set the function selector switch of the tester to “AC”

(alternating current). Check for voltage at either the ignition

module or the individual component. To test, place one of

your tester probes at the “hot” power supply terminal of the

component being tested and the other probe to a grounded

portion of the heater’s cabinet. (Normally, a sheet metal

screw on the cabinet will serve this purpose.) Or, place your

probes across the terminals of component being tested. The

following are some examples showing both procedures:

Checking ffor vvoltage ssupply tto m

motor.

Apply a tester probe to the end of the black motor wire and

the other probe to ground. When the thermostat calls for

heat, you will see approximately 120 volts readout on the

meter display. This verifies the thermostat is supplying

voltage and the wiring between the thermostat and the

motor is in good condition.

Checking ffor vvoltage ssupply tto hhigh llimit sswitch.

Apply the probe to the power input side of the limit switch

and the other to ground. Voltage will appear after the air

proving switch makes.

Checking ffor vvoltage ssupply tto ggas ccontrol vvalve

from tthe hhigh-llimit sswitch.

Apply one probe to female terminal at end of gas control

valve wire and the other to ground. You will see voltage

appear, proving the air proving switch, high-limit switch, and

respective wires are in order.

August 1999

Warning

Electrical S

Shock H

Hazard

Troubleshooting may require the heater to be

connected to its electrical supply.

Do not directly touch exposed terminal

connections when checking voltage. Use only the

insulated probes of the voltage tester.

Failure to follow this warning may result in

electrical shock leading to personal injury.

Motor

Wire

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