Set Appliance State:

Gas Off
Set Multimeter to AC Volts Set meter to measure AC Volts
Isolate Mains Power to appliance as per TOPs P4
Ensure that DHW is calling for heat
Remove all three APS wires, link them all together then position in a safe location
(Do not hold the wires or allow them to touch the case)
WARNING! - Mains voltage is expected during test follow
TOPs P4 live testing procedure
Mains Power On

Measurement:

User control switch to ON position.
Allow the appliance to commence its Ignition Sequence
Does sparking now occur?
Note:
After test remove any links and re-fit wires
on to air pressure switch in the correct position.