Checking Operations of Pre-Heat Boiler, V3

Checking Operations of Pre-Heat Boiler, V3

Checking Operations of Pre-Heat Boiler V3

Tools needed: Multi Meter, Screwdriver

Time Needed: 30 minutes

Check your love controller, press set once and it'll illuminate a red dot under out1. Is the setting correct? Please verify all settings for the preheat. Typically set to 185f or equivalent


Remove cup tray

Remove side panel


Remove covering of element leads


With you meter set to read AC voltage remove the long wire from the limit thermostat and check voltage at the element. One lead on the element and one lead to ground


Check voltage with one lead to the long wire (typically brown) and one lead to ground


You will only receive voltage on the long wire if the love controller is calling for heat. That is indicated by a red dot under OUT1


Disconnect wires from limit thermostat and check continuity


Continuity is checked with the meter set to the symbol that looks like "wifi"


Depending on the meter, you'll hear a tone or get a reading on the front of the meter if continuity is present


Check resistance of your element. Switch your meter to read resistance symbolized by the omega symbol Ω One lead of multi meter on each element leads. 




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