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Question posted by daltonerik on October 5th, 2011
Flamable Vapor Sensor Lock Out
how to reset this lock out
Current Answers
Answer #1: Posted by r3dn3ckprinc3ss on October 5th, 2011 2:24 PM
/mechanical room is well ventilated during this process. Use at own
risk.
-Locate the FV sensor at the bottom of the tank located inside grey
plastic clip box.
-Turn power off to hot water tank.
-Remove
sensor by disconnecting both spade connectors and place in well ventilated area
for 4 hrs (Mine reset itself in 1.5 hrs).
-BYPASS SENSOR
-
(Only do this if you are certain vapor level is below any possibility
for explosion and you must get your hot water tank working)
Place the
sensor inside a sealed plastic ziploc bag and push the two spade connectors
through the plastic thus sealing the unit off from the fumes.
-OR-
Insert
equivalent series resistance between 70,000-1,700,000 ohms.
-Replace
sensor on hot water tank.
-Cycle power ON.
-Depress both left and
right arrows for 5 seconds until vacation light flashes.
-Again depress
both left and right arrows for 10 seconds until all lights are lit.
Your hot water tank should now release
the lock-out and normal operation should resume. If your hot water tank
does not resume it may be an indication of FV sensor failure. Ensure the fully
vented FV sensor has a resistance of 70,000-1,700,000 ohms.
risk.
-Locate the FV sensor at the bottom of the tank located inside grey
plastic clip box.
-Turn power off to hot water tank.
-Remove
sensor by disconnecting both spade connectors and place in well ventilated area
for 4 hrs (Mine reset itself in 1.5 hrs).
-BYPASS SENSOR
-
(Only do this if you are certain vapor level is below any possibility
for explosion and you must get your hot water tank working)
Place the
sensor inside a sealed plastic ziploc bag and push the two spade connectors
through the plastic thus sealing the unit off from the fumes.
-OR-
Insert
equivalent series resistance between 70,000-1,700,000 ohms.
-Replace
sensor on hot water tank.
-Cycle power ON.
-Depress both left and
right arrows for 5 seconds until vacation light flashes.
-Again depress
both left and right arrows for 10 seconds until all lights are lit.
Your hot water tank should now release
the lock-out and normal operation should resume. If your hot water tank
does not resume it may be an indication of FV sensor failure. Ensure the fully
vented FV sensor has a resistance of 70,000-1,700,000 ohms.
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