Burner orifice and gas control valve, Testing the manual reset high limit switches – L.B. White 350 Premier User Manual

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This heater has two limit switches. One is located at the

burner end of the heater. The other is located on the fan

housing at the motor end of the heater. The high limit

switches should be tested a minimum of once per year

when the heater is given a thorough cleaning.

1. Remove the high limit switch.

2. Apply a small flame only to the sensing portion on the

back of the switch. See Fig. 21. Do nnot m

melt tthe

plastic hhousing oof tthe sswitch w

when cconducting tthis

test.

3. Within a minute, you should hear a pop coming from

the switch, which indicates the contacts of the switch

4. Allow the switch to cool for about a minute before

firmly pressing its reset button. The switch may have

a red cap over the button. If you removed the cap to

reset the switch, ensure you put it back on.

5. Check for electrical continuity across the switch

terminals to make sure the contacts have closed.

FIG. 21

1. Remove hose and pipe nipple from control valve inlet.

2. Open burner end door.

3. Remove screws from gas control bracket and

disconnect control valve’s electrical wiring. See Fig.

22.

FIG. 22

4. Remove burner panel. See Fig. 23.

FIG. 23

5. Remove burner retaining bolt from under base at gas

control end of heater. See Fig. 24.

FIG. 24

6. Lift and pivot the gas train assembly so orifice is

exposed. See Fig. 25. Remove control valve or orifice

as needed.

FIG. 25

SCREW

BOLT

ORIFICE

BURNER ORIFICE AND GAS CONTROL VALVE

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TESTING THE MANUAL RESET HIGH LIMIT SWITCHES

WARNING

Fire H

Hazard

Do not operate the heater with the high limit switch

bypassed.

Operating the heater bypassed high limit switch may

lead to overheating, possibly resulting in a fire, with

subsequent damage to the heater or property damage.

RESET BUTTON

SENSING
SURFACE

TERMINAL

FLAME

MOUNTING
LEG

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