Service and Parts Manual (2016, 2017, 2018, 2014, 2015, 2013, 2012)

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49 PB
COMPONENTS TESTING
Heating Element and Limit Switch
VPAk 24K models
2.5 KW, 230 V, Resistance 18.61 Ohms + - 5%.
Has 1 Limit Switch, Opens at 155° F, Closes at 125° F,
It has a One Time Open Temp. of 200° F.
3.4 KW, 230 V, Resistance 13.68 Ohms + - 5%.
Has 1 Limit Switch, Opens at 155° F, Closes at 125° F,
It has a One Time Open Temp. of 200° F.
5 KW, 230 V, Resistance 9.31 Ohms + - 5%.
Has 1 Limit Switch, Opens at 155° F, Closes at 125° F, It has a One Time Open Temp. of 200° F.
VPAK 24K BTUs Models:
7.5 KW, 230 V (composed of 2, 3.7 KW Elements) Each Has a Resistance of 12.41 Ohms + - 5%.
Each Has 2 Limit Switches, Primary Opens at 165° F, Closes at 135° F With a 1 time Open Temp. of 210° F. Secondary Limit’s
Open Temp. is 200° F.
10 KW, 230 V (composed of 2, 5 KW Elements)
Each Has a Resistance of 9.31 Ohms + - 5%.
Each Has 2 Limit Switches, Primary Opens at 165° F, Closes at 135° F With a 1 time Open Temp. of 210° F. Secondary Limit’s
Open Temp. is 200° F.
2.5 KW, 265 V, Resistance 24.71 Ohms + - 5%.
Has 2 Limit Switches, Primary Opens at 155° F,
Closes at 125° F, Secondary’s Open Temp. is 200° F.
3.4 KW, 265 V, Resistance 18.17 Ohms + - 5%.
Has 2 Limit Switches, Primary Opens at 155° F,
Closes at125° F, Secondary’s Open Temp. is 200° F.
5 KW, 265 V, Resistance 12.35 Ohms + - 5%.
Has 2 Limit Switches, Primary Opens at 165° F,
Closes at 135° F, Secondary’s Open Temp. is 200° F.
7.5 KW, 265 V (composed of 2, 3.7 KW Elements) Each Has a Resistance of 16.47 Ohms + - 5%.
Each Has 2 Limit Switches, Primary Opens at 155° F, Closes at 125° F With a 1 time Open Temp. of 200° F. Secondary Limit’s
Open Temp. is 200° F.
10 KW, 265 V (composed of 2, 5 KW Elements)
Each Has a Resistance of 12.35 Ohms + - 5%.
Each Has 2 Limit Switches, Primary Opens at 155° F, Closes at 125° F With a 1 time Open Temp. of 200° F. Secondary Limit’s
Open Temp. is 200° F.
NOTE: Always replace with an exact replacement.
Testing The Heating Element
Testing of the elements can be made with an ohmmeter across the terminals after the connecting wires have been removed.