October 2016 Service and Repair ManualManifoldsPart No. 1269074 S-80 • S-85 • S-80X 738-12Valve CoilsHow to Test a CoilA properly functioning coil provides anelectromotive force which operates the solenoidvalve. Critical to normal operation is continuitywithin the coil that provides this force field.Since coil resistance is sensitive to temperature,resistance values outside specification can produceerratic operation. When coil resistance decreasesbelow specification, amperage increases. Asresistance rises above specification, voltageincreases.While valves may operate when coil resistance isoutside specification, maintaining coils withinspecification will help ensure proper valve functionover a wide range of operating temperatures.Electrocution/burn hazard.Contact with electrically chargedcircuits could result in death orserious injury. Remove all rings,watches and other jewelry.1 Tag and disconnect the wiring from the coil tobe tested.2 Test the coil resistance.Result: The resistance should be withinspecification, plus or minus 30%.Result: If the resistance is not withinspecification, plus or minus 30%, replace thecoil.Val ve C oil Resistanc e Speci ficationsValve Coil ResistanceSpecificationNote: The following coil resistance specificationsare at an ambient temperature of 68°F / 20°C. Asvalve coil resistance is sensitive to changes in airtemperature, the coil resistance will typicallyincrease or decrease by 4% for each 18°F / 10°Cthat your air temperature increases or decreasesfrom 68°F / 20°C.Valve Coil Resistance SpecificationProportional solenoid valve (schematicitems K and W)4.8Ω2 position 3 way solenoid valve(schematic items D, R, X, TT and UU)6.3Ω2 position 3 way solenoid valve(schematic items G)3.3Ω3 position 4 way solenoid valve(schematic items A, E, N and S)6.3Ω2 position 3 way solenoid valve(schematic items AK, AM, VV and WW)6.3Ω2 position 3 way solenoid valve(schematic item G)3.3Ω
