High Limit (Eco) Testing; Ace-Iv - Bradford White 6A Service Manual

High Limit Control (ECO) Operation
Switch Contacts:
Normally closed.
Open on rise @ 196°F ±4°F
Manual Reset.
1. Determine if Hi-Limit has actuated. This can be done by simply
depressing the reset buttons. If you hear and/or feel
a small click, the switch has actuated.
2. Use caution and turn power on to water heater and observe
heating cycle following the Hi-Limit Heating Cycle flow chart.
High Limit Control Continuity Testing
1. STOP, DANGER! Turn power "OFF" to water heater.
2. Water temperature must be below 196°F ±4°F
3. Remove Hi-Limit switch from control panel. It is not necessary
to remove immersion bulb from tank at this time. See
general controls layout on page 4 for location.
4. Disconnect wire leads to Hi-Limit Control.
5. Depress reset buttons to insure switch contacts are closed.
6. Set multi-meter to Ohms setting, Check continuity Thru circuit A & B as shown in the illustrations below.
- Continuity IS present, Switch is okay.
- Continuity NOT present, Replace switch.
Circuit "A" Continuity Testing
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Observe heating cycle.
Does switch open?
High voltage exposure. To avoid
hazard to Life or property, be sure
power is turned OFF to water heater
while performing this procedure.
NOTE
Disconnect
Wire Leads to Control
Circuit "B" Continuity Testing
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SERVICE PROCEDURE ACE-IV
High Limit Control Testing
N Is water temp
over 196°F
Y
Is water temp
Y
Switch OK
over 196°F
N
Replace switch
High Limit Heating Cycle Flow Chart
DANGER
Y
N