A.O. Smith AOSRG45200 owner manual Troubleshooting, Water Leaks, Leaking T & P, HOT Water Odors

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Please check guidelines below. For your safety, water heater service should be performed only by a qualified service technician. Read the GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION section first.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connections,

Tighten threaded connections.

 

 

relief valve, drain valve or thermostat threads.

WATER LEAKS

Leakage from other appliances or water lines.

Inspect other appliances near water heater.

 

 

Condensation of flue products.

Refer to CONDENSATION.

 

 

 

LEAKING T & P

Thermal expansion in closed water system.

Install thermal expansion tank (DO NOT plug T & P valve).

 

 

Improperly seated valve.

Check relief valve for proper operation (DO NOT plug T & P valve).

 

 

 

HOT WATER ODORS

 

High sulfate or mineral content in water supply.

Drain and flush heater thoroughly, then refill.

(Refer to CATHODIC PROTECTION,)

Bacteria in water supply.

Chlorinate water supply.

 

 

Dirty pilot burner.

Clean pilot assembly.

 

 

Thermocouple tip is not in contact with pilot flame.

Insert thermocouple correctly.

PILOT OUTAGE

Thermocouple malfunction.

Replace thermocouple.

 

 

Thermocouple malfunction.

Check thermostat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gas knob dial not positioned correctly.

Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pilot orifice clogged.

Clean or replace pilot orifice.

PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT

Pinched or clogged pilot tube.

Replace pilot tube.

 

 

Main gas supply off.

Turn on main gas shutoff valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heater not lit or thermostat not on.

Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thermostat set too low.

Refer to TEMPERATURE REGULATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heater undersized.

Reduce hot water use.

 

 

 

NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER

Low gas pressure.

Contact dealer.

 

 

Incoming water is unusually cold.

Allow more time for heater to re-heat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures.

Have plumber check and repair leaks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

High temperature limit switch activated.

Contact dealer to determine cause. See HIGHTEMPERATURE LIMIT SWITCH note below.

 

 

 

WATER TOO HOT

Thermostat set too high.

Refer to HIGH TEMPERATURE REGULATION

WATER HEATER SOUNDS:

Condensation dripping on burner.

Refer to CONDENSATION above.

SIZZLING·RUMBLING

Sediment at bottom of heater tank.

Clean sediment from tank. Refer to DRAINING instructions in Maintenance section of manual.

SOOTING

Improper combustion

Refer to AIR REQUIREMENTS on page 4.

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AOSRG45200 specifications

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