Preventive Maintenance, Ignitor Assembly

WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL

set for 120° to 180°F water temperature, but 120°F is the recommended starting point. It is suggested the dial be placed on the lowest setting which produces an acceptable hot water supply. This will always give the most energy efficient operation. The temperature control has a 4°F fixed differential.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

DANGER

THIS WATER HEATER IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT TO CONTROL WATER TEMPERATURE. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES REQUIRED FOR AUTOMATIC DISHWASHERAND LAUNDRY USE CAN CAUSE SCALD BURNS RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURYAND/OR DEATH. THE TEMPERATUREAT WHICH INJURY OCCURS VARIES WITH THE PERSON'S AGE AND TIME OF EXPOSURE. THE SLOWER RESPONSE TIME OF CHILDREN, AGED OR DISABLED PERSONS INCREASES THE HAZARDS TO THEM. NEVER ALLOW SMALL CHILDREN TO USE A HOT WATER TAP, OR TO DRAW THEIR OWN BATH WATER. NEVER LEAVE A CHILD OR DISABLED PERSON UNATTENDED INA BATHTUB OR SHOWER.

THE WATER HEATER SHOULD BE LOCATED IN AN AREA WHERE THE GENERAL PUBLIC DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO SET TEMPERATURES.

SETTING THE WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE AT 120°F WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF SCALDS. Some states or provinces require settings at specific lower temperatures.

Below you will find listed the approximate time-to-burn relationship for normal adult skin. Short repeated heating cycles caused by small hot water uses can cause temperatures at the point of use to exceed the thermostat setting by up to 20°F . If you experience this type of use, you should consider using lower temperature settings to reduce scald hazards.

Temperature	Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd
Setting	Degree Burns on Adult Skin
185°F	Nearly instantaneous
180°F	Nearly instantaneous
170°F	Nearly instantaneous
160°F	About 1/2 second
150°F	About 1-1/2 seconds
140°F	Less than 5 seconds
130°F	About 30 seconds
120°F	More than 5 minutes

Valves for reducing point-of-use temperature by mixing cold and hot water are available. Also available are inexpensive devices that attach to faucets to limit hot water temperatures. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority.

The water temperature is controlled by a thermostat, see Figure 3, which has two sensing elements. One sensor is located near the top of the tank and the other is near the center. The thermostat is set in the lowest position before the heater leaves the factory.

The thermostat temperature dial, see Figure 3, is accessible by removing the control cover. The dial is adjustable and may be

CHECK THE IGNITOR ASSEMBLY

At least once a year, check the ignitor assembly, see Figure 11, and the main burner, see Figure 12, for proper operation. Refer to the following ignitor assembly and main burner sections.

IGNITOR ASSEMBLY

For access to ignitor assembly, unfasten two screws to burner cover and remove. Locate the burner with the ignitor assembly and remove screw holding burner to manifold. Slide burner out to access ignitor assembly.

Servicing of the ignitor assembly includes keeping the ignitor free of lint, scale or any other foreign debris.

FIGURE11

MAIN BURNER

The main burner, see Figure 12, should display the following characteristics:

•Cause rapid ignition and carry across entire burner.

•Give reasonably quiet operation during ignition, burning, and extinction.

•Cause no excessive lifting of flame from burner ports.

FIGURE12

If the preceding burner characteristics are not evident, check for accumulation of lint, scale or other foreign debris that restricts or blocks the air openings to the burner or heater.

SBD 30 150 specifications

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