Circuit Breaker Operation - Navien NCB-180 Service Manual

5.3.3 Circuit breaker operation

Error type
Power supply
Defective part
Circuit breaker
trips
Circuit breaker
operates while the
boiler is running
Remote controller
Check the wire
power
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Cause
The circuit breaker trips immediately as soon as the power cord is plugged in the
receptacle.
Check the sheath of power cord, or if there is short-circuit.
Check the components in order from the power transformer to the PCB.
If the circuit breaker operates after repairs check the wiring of each part.
Maintain proper direction when assembling the ignition transformer.
Be careful that wire is not compressed when assembling the main gas valve
assembly
Check if the wire is fixed and properly attached on the main side of the heat exchanger.
Short-circuit due to defective assembly
If circuit breaker trips during the operation of the boiler, check the order of operation,
and replace the concerned part.
e.g., The circuit breaker operates at switchover to burner stage 2 after ignition.
► Replace the dual venturi.
Check the power supply to the remote controller terminal. (DC 19 V or higher).
If there is a problem in power supply, check the output voltage of the PCB, and take the
action separately for wiring error and defective PCB, respectively.
If the power supply is normal, replace the remote controller.
Check method
Normal assembly
Wiring near the heat exchanger
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