American Water Heater 318935-003 installation instructions Slow HOT Water

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PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT OR

9.

ECO switch open

9.

Replace gas control valve/thermostat

REMAIN LIT (continued)

10.

Pilot line or orifice clogged

10.

Clean, locate source and correct

 

11.

Non-functioning thermopile

11.

Replace thermopile

 

12.

Air for combustion obstructed

12.

See maintenance section for inspection and

 

13.

Flammable vapors incident, Flame Guard™

13.

cleaning of flame trap

 

Replace water heater, eliminate flammable

 

 

function utilized

 

vapors source. Reference the number on the

 

 

 

 

cover of this manual for service information.

HIGH OPERATION COSTS

1.

Thermostat set too high

1.

Set temperature dial to lower setting

 

2.

Sediment or lime in tank

2.

Drain/flush-provide water treatment if needed

 

3.

Water heater too small for job

3.

Install adequate heater

 

4.

Wrong piping connections

4.

Correct piping-dip tube must be in cold inlet

 

5.

Leaking faucets

5.

Repair faucets

 

6.

Gas leaks

6.

Check with utility-repair at once

 

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

INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER

1.

Thermostat set too low

1.

Turn temperature dial to desired setting

 

2.

Sediment or lime in tank

2.

Drain/flush-provide water treatment if needed

 

3.

Water heater too small

3.

Install adequate heater

 

4.

Wrong piping connections

4.

Correct piping-dip tube must be in cold inlet

 

5.

Leaking faucets

5

Repair faucets

 

6.

Wasted hot water

6.

Advise customer

 

7.

Long runs of exposed piping

7.

Insulate piping

 

8.

Hot water piping in outside wall

8.

Insulate piping

 

9.

Low gas pressure

9.

Check with gas utility company

SLOW HOT WATER

1.

Insufficient secondary air

1.

Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue

RECOVERY

2.

Flue clogged

2.

way, flue baffle, and burner

 

Clean flue, locate source and correct

 

3.

Low gas pressure

3.

Check with gas utility company

 

4.

Improper calibration

4.

Replace thermostat

 

5.

Thermostat set too low

5.

Turn temperature dial to desired setting

 

6.

Water heater too small

6.

Install adequate heater

 

7.

Wrong piping connections

7.

Correct piping-dip tube must be in cold inlet

 

8.

Wasted hot water

8.

Advise customer

DRIP FROM RELIEF VALVE

1.

Excessive water pressure

1.

Use a pressure reducing valve and relief valve

 

2.

Heater stacking

2.

Lower the thermostat setting

 

3.

Closed water system

3.

See “Closed System/Thermal Expansion”

THERMOSTAT FAILS TO

1.

Thermostat not functioning properly

1.

Replace thermostat

SHUT-OFF

2.

Improper calibration

2.

Replace thermostat

COMBUSTION ODORS

1.

Insufficient secondary air

1.

Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue

 

2.

Flue clogged

2.

way, flue baffle, and burner

 

Clean, locate source and correct

 

3.

Heater installed in a confined area

3.

Provide fresh air ventilation

SMOKING AND CARBON

1.

Insufficient secondary air

1.

Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue

FORMATION (SOOTING)

2.

Low gas pressure

2.

way, flue baffle, burner

 

Check with gas utility company

 

3.

Flue clogged

3.

Clean, locate source and correct

 

4.

Thermostat not functioning properly

4.

Replace thermostat

 

5.

Heater installed in a confined area

5.

Provide fresh air ventilation

 

6.

Burner flame yellow-lazy

6.

See “Burner Flame Yellow-Lazy”

CONDENSATION

1.

Temperature setting too low

1.

Increase the temperature setting

BURNER FLAME FLOATS

1.

Orifice too large

1.

Replace with correct orifice

AND LIFTS OFF PORTS

2.

High gas pressure

2.

Check with gas utility company

 

3.

Flue clogged

3.

Clean flue and burner-locate source and correct

 

4.

Cold drafts

4.

Locate source and correct

BURNER FLAME TOO HIGH

1.

Orifice too large

1.

Replace with correct orifice

PILOT FLAME

1.

Pilot line or orifice clogged

1.

Clean, locate source and correct

TOO SMALL

2.

Low gas pressure

2.

Check with gas utility company

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Contents June What to do if YOU Smell GASWater Heater Safety Consumer Information Important Information About This Water HeaterConsumer Responsibilities Unpacking the Water HeaterSite Location Location RequirementsState of California Clearances and AccessibilityGas Supply Gas Pressure TestingGas Requirements Gas PressureCombustion Air Supply and Ventilation All Air from Inside the Building Unconfined SpaceConfined Space Louvers and Grilles All Air from OutdoorsVent Connectors Draft Hood InstallationVent Pipe System Vent Pipe SizeVertical Exhaust Gas Vent Chimney ConnectionWater System Piping Piping InstallationClosed System/Thermal Expansion Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve Temperature and Pressure Relief ValveRelief Valve and Pipe Insulation Some Models Discharge LineCombination Space Heating/Potable Water System Solar InstallationSpecial Applications Installation Checklist Explosion Hazard Lighting InstructionsFor Your Safety Read Before Lighting Checking the Draft Water Temperature StackingBurner Flames Emergency Shut Down154 Instantaneous Seconds Water Temperature RegulationWater Temperature Adjustment Operating the Temperature Control SystemOperating Modes and Settings Operational ConditionsAnode Rod/Water Odor Draining and Flushing Routine Preventative MaintenanceNatural Gas Burner Ultra Low Nox Replacement PartsRemoving the Burner Door Assembly Replacing the Pilot/Thermopile Assembly Replacing the Burner Door Assembly External Inspection & Cleaning of the Flame-trapCleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame-trap Piezoelectric Igniter System Testing the Igniter SystemRemoving and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat Flame Guard Safety System Operational ChecklistSlow HOT Water Status Light Code Troubleshooting Chart Pilot Light Troubleshooting Chart Parts Description Repair Parts ListListed Parts Kits and Illustrations Page

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