A.O. Smith 184769-000 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Solution

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indicates high water conductivity and should be checked and/ or replaced more often than an anode rod that appears to be intact. Replacement of a depleted anode rod can extend the

life of your water heater. Inspection should be conducted by a qualified technician, and at a minimum should be checked annually after the warranty period.

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,

 

 

relief valve, drain valve or thermostat threads.

Tighten threaded connections.

WATER LEAKS

Leakage from other appliances or water lines.

Inspect other appliances near water heater.

 

 

 

 

Condensation of flue products.

Refer to CONDENSATION.

 

 

 

 

Thermal expansion in closed water system.

Install thermal expansion tank

 

 

(DO NOT plug T & P valve).

LEAKING T & P

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 or aerate water supply.

 

Dirty pilot burner.

Clean pilot assembly.

 

 

 

PILOT OUTAGE

Thermocouple tip is not in contact with pilot flame.

Insert thermocouple correctly.

 

 

 

 

Thermocouple malfunction.

Replace thermocouple

 

 

 

 

Thermocouple malfunction.

Check thermostat.

 

 

 

 

Gas knob dial not positioned correctly.

Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.

PILOT WILL

 

 

Pilot orifice clogged.

Clean or replace pilot orifice.

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

 

 

Low gas pressure.

Contact dealer.

OR

 

 

NO HOT WATER

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

 

 

HIGH TEMPERATURE SWITCH note below.

WATER TOO HOT

Thermostat set too high.

Refer to HIGH TEMPERATURE REGULATION

WATER HEATER

Condensation dripping on burner.

Refer to CONDENSATION above.

 

 

 

 

SOUNDS:

Sediment at bottom of heater tank.

Clean sediment from tank. Refer to DRAINING

SIZZLING·RUMBLING

 

instructions in Maintenance section of manual.

 

 

 

SOOTING

Improper combustion

Refer to AIR REQUIREMENTS on page 4.

 

 

 

 

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184769-000 specifications

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