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Servicing should only be performed by a Qualified Service Technician
BLOWER SPEED CONTROL – BTH 300 THRU 500
The CCB monitors a feedback signal from a sensor that is installed on the blower. The CCB interprets the
pulse signal from the sensor and then sends a signal to the variable frequency drive (VFD) which in turn
transmits the proper frequency to the blower to produce the proper blower speed and input. Refer to the
Variable Frequency Drive on next page for its operation.
Below is a chart for the blower rpms and corresponding VFD Hertz Readings for those rpms displayed on
the VFD.
Note:
These models are capable of modulating their input rate. Therefore, the RPM readings can be in
between the Heating Speed and Minimum Modulation Speed RPMs. The input rate should be verified
with the water heater operating at full input rate.
Model
Heating
Speed RPM
Heating Speed
VFD Hertz
Reading
Minimum
Modulation
RPM
Minimum
Modulation
VFD Hertz
Reading
Ignition
Speed
RPM
Ignition
Speed
VFD Hertz
Reading
BTH 300 Nat
3450
117.4
2350
79.7
4500
153.8
BTH 300 LP
3200
108.8
2310
78.5
5770
198.2
BTH 400 Nat
4625
158.3
2350
79.7
4500
153.8
BTH 400 LP
4200
143.2
2310
78.5
5770
198.2
BTH 500 Nat
5750
198.2
2350
79.7
4500
153.8
BTH 500 LP
5225
179.8
2310
78.6
5770
198.2