Performing A Thermocouple Circuit Test; Testing The Thermocouple - Dometic G6A-8E Service Manual

Water Heater
57 Performing a Reed Switch Continuity Test with a Magnet
You can also place a magnet at the top of the reed
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switch and then check for continuity. You should
have continuity when the magnet is placed in this
location.
8.31 Performing a Thermocouple
Circuit Test
Gas Only - Pilot Model Only
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Performing a Thermocouple Circuit Test

1. Perform the steps in "Shutting Down the Water
Heater" on page 32.
2. Remove the thermocouple line from the bottom of
the gas valve.
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3. Set your multi-meter to the Ohms resistance setting.
4. Attach one lead of the multi-meter into the center of
the thermocouple port.
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port. Touching the sides will create a false reading.
5. Attach the other lead of the multi-meter to the body
of the gas valve. You should have continuity.
Consult the operating manual for your multi-meter
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for specific device function.
If the reading shows no continuity/open circuit, it
indicates a faulty gas valve.

8.32 Testing the Thermocouple

Gas Only - Pilot Models Only
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59 Testing the Thermocouple
1. Perform the steps in "Replacing the Thermocouple"
on page 48 to remove the thermocouple from the
gas valve.
2. Set the multi-meter to the DC mV setting.
3. Connect the negative lead from the multi-meter to
the center of the thermocouple line.
4. Using a grill lighter, heat the thermocouple end for at
least 30 seconds, then remove the heat.
5. Connect the positive lead from the multi-meter to the
center of the thermocouple connector. The reading
should be between 16–21 mV DC.
If the reading is outside of that range, the
thermocouple is faulty.
Service Procedures
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