You cannot easily bypass this sensor. Merely connecting the wires together will have no effect. If your gas water heater suddenly stops working, it is very likely that this sensor is the cause.
How many ohms should a flammable vapor sensor be?
The function specs says it is a one-shot sensor, hence once it tripped, it may have to be replaced. But you can measure whether it is still good. After it cooled down, it should read between 7k and 25k Ohm in the absence of vapors.
What does flammable vapor sensor lockout mean?
What is a Flammable Vapor (FV) Sensor? FV Sensors are safety devices on select models of water heaters, which cause a soft lockout (a.k.a. the unit shuts down) when flammable vapors are detected near the unit, to prevent the possibility of their ignition.Apr 8, 2020
How do you reset the flammable vapor sensor on a Rheem water heater?
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How does a flammable Vapour sensor work?
These sensors work by changing their resistance when exposed to flammable vapors and other substances like cleaners used near the sensor. When the resistance goes out of the designated range, the control senses this and won't let the water heater fire up.
How do you reset a Rheem water heater sensor?
Turn the water heater's gas valve switch to the "OFF" position, wait for a few seconds and then flip the switch to the "ON" position to reset the system.
What does the vapor sensor do?
The sensor is required to detect flammable vapors in less than a minute after a spill enabling the gas valve control module to prevent the supply of gas and burner ignition. Additionally, the sensor's compatible signal can be readily adapted as an input by any electronic control device using standard technology.
How do I reset my Rheem control unit?
First, ensure that the unit is powered on. Next, open the front panel to locate the red reset button near the thermostat. Press it down until it clicks in place. The unit should resume normal operation.