Blocked Vent Pressure Switch Testing And Replacement - Bradford White EF100T150(E)*(N Service Manual

Sequence of operation:
The blocked vent pressure switch monitors the pressure in the exhaust tube. The switch contacts are normally closed and will
not open unless there is a blockage in the exhaust venting or terminal (snow, ice, debris). If the blocked vent pressure switch
contacts open after the thermostat initiates the blower, the blower will remain on for to 5 minutes waiting for the contacts to close.
If the contacts remain open, the blower will stop and the PURGE LED will flash for hot surface ignition models, or error code 29
will display for direct spark ignition models.
LED Status
Only power LED is on, or
Purge LED flashing.
Error Code 29 or 26
(Direct Spark Ignition
Models)
Does blower N
energize?
Y
Call technical
support.
Does heater
function?
Verify proper
switch operation.
(see "Vent Safety
Switch Testing and
Replacement")
Hot Surface Ignition Models:
Check PURGE LED status.
Direct Spark Ignition Models:
Check control display
Y
On within 5 minutes?
N
Flashing after 5 minutes?
N
Error code 29 again?
Y
Check blower for proper
operation (see "Blower
N
Testing and Replacement")
Is blower OK?
Y
Refer to
"Check Collector Pressure"
(see next page)
Note: HOT SURFACE IGNITION MODELS
ONLY - The blocked vent pressure switch
must be used with the revised ignition control,
identified with a yellow label.
Blocked Vent Pressure Switch Testing and
Replacement for serial number "CF" and later
Safety Circuit Trace
Is there continuity
Through GREY
wire leads of heater side
safety circuit harness?
(see photo below)
N
Depress reset
button on vent
N
safety switch. Is
Y
there continuity
across high limit
switch?
Y
(see photo below)
N
Replace vent safety
switch.
(see "Vent Safety
Switch Replacement
Procedure")
Pressure switch is OK.
Call for technical
support.
Correct blower problem
(see "Blower Testing and
Replacement")
switch. If there is evidence the collector compartment
WARNING
120 volt potential exposure. Use caution
making voltage checks to avoid personal injury.
Is there continuity
through RED
Y
wire leads of heater side
safety circuit harness?
(see photo below)
Y
Check PURGE LED status
on ignition module,
Flashing after 45 seconds?
Control side
harness
Reset button
WARNING
Make sure exhaust collector compartment is not
overheating (350°F) before resetting vent safety
is overheating, CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
Safety Circuit OK,
N
(see "Blower Testing
& Replacement")
Replace exhaust
pressure switch (see
Y
"Exhaust Pressure
Switch Replacement
Procedure")
Heater side
harness
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