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| 1. Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply | 1. | Tighten threaded connections. | ||
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WATER LEAKS | 2. | thermostat threads. | 2. | Inspect other appliances near water heater. | |
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| 3. | water lines. | 3. | See “START UP CONDITIONS”, section. | |
| Condensation of flue products. | ||||
| 4. | Excessive water pressure. | 4. | Use a pressure reducing valve and relief valve. | |
| 5. | Heater stacking. | 5. | Lower the thermostat setting. | |
| 6. | Closed water system. | 6. | See “Closed System/Thermal Expansion”. | |
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| 1. Thermal expansion in closed water | 1. Install thermal expansion tank (DO NOT plug T&P | |||
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2. | Improperly seated valve. | 2. | Check relief valve for proper operation (DO NOT | ||
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| 1. High sulfate or mineral content in water | 1. | Drain and flushing heater thoroughly then refill. | ||
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2. | Bacteria in water supply. | 2. | Chlorinate water supply. | ||
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| 1. Condensation dripping on burner. | 1. | See “START UP CONDITIONS”, section. | ||
WATER HEATER SOUNDS | 2. | Sediment at bottom of heater tank. | 2. | See “DRAINING AND FLUSHING”, section. | |
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| 1. | Insufficient secondary air. | 1. Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue way, | ||
SMOKING AND CARBON |
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2. | Low gas pressure. | 2. | Check with gas utility company. | ||
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3. | Water heater flue or vent system | 3. | Clean, locate source and correct. | ||
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| 4. | blocked. | 4. | Replace thermostat. | |
| Thermostat not functioning properly. | ||||
| 5. | Heater installed in a confined area. | 5. | Provide fresh air ventilation. | |
| 6. | Burner flame | 6. | See “Burner Flame | |
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| 1. Thermostat set too high. | 1. Set temperature to lower setting. | |||
| 2. | Sediment or lime in tank. | 2. | ||
HIGH OPERATION COSTS | 3. | Water heater too small for job. | 3. | Install adequate heater. | |
4. | Wrong piping connections. | 4. | Correct | ||
| 5. | Leaking faucets. | 5. | Repair faucets. | |
| 6. | Gas leaks. | 6. | Check with | |
| 7. | Wasted hot water. | 7. | Advise customer. | |
| 8. | Long runs of exposed piping. | 8. | Insulate piping. | |
| 9. | Hot water piping in exposed wall. | 9. | Insulate piping. | |
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THERMOSTAT FAILS TO | 1. | Thermostat not functioning properly. | 1. | Replace thermostat. | |
| 2. | Improper calibration. | 2. | Replace thermostat. | |
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| 1. | Excessive water pressure. | 1. Use a pressure reducing valve and relief valve. | ||
DRIP FROM RELIEF VALVE | 2. | Heater stacking. | 2. | Lower the thermostat setting. | |
| 3. | Closed water system. | 3. | See “CLOSED SYSTEM/THERMAL EXPAN- | |
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