BTR TANK TYPE HEATERS

SERVICE WORKBOOK

 

Is the system properly sized?

 

yes

no

 

Is the system properly installed?

 

yes

no

 

Are there any water leaks?

 

yes

no

 

Does the installation have a recirculating system?

 

yes

no

 

If so, is it operational?

 

yes

no

VI.

PROPER SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

 

 

 

 

During standby does damper close on standby?

 

yes

no

 

During standby is pilot flame off?

 

yes

no

 

On a call for heat does thermostat close?

 

yes

no

 

On a call for heat does damper open completely?

 

yes

no

 

Does sparking begin at pilot?

 

yes

no

 

Is pilot flame established?

 

yes

no

 

If so, does sparking stop?

 

yes

no

 

Does main burner ignite?

 

yes

no

 

Does the thermostat satisfy?

 

yes

no

 

Does damper close?

 

yes

no

 

Comments:

 

 

 

VII.

SAFETY

 

 

 

 

A. Gas

 

 

 

 

Does pilot flame prove before main burner ignites?

 

yes

no

 

Does damper blade fully open before ignition sequence occurs?

 

yes

no

 

Is burner cover plate in place?

 

yes

no

 

Is burner floor shield in place?

 

yes

no

 

Does IID lockout occur after 30 sec. trial for ignition? (Propane models only)

yes

no

 

B. Water Temperature

 

 

 

 

Is the thermostat adjusted to the lowest acceptable temperature?

yes

no

 

 

Does the installation have a mixing valve?

 

yes

no

 

If so, is it operational?

 

yes

no

 

What is the outlet temperature of the mixing valve?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: (To minimize the risk of scalding, the manufacturer recommends storing water at 120°F.)

Is a properly rated temperature and pressure relief valve installed?

yes

no

C. Electrical

 

 

 

Is the 120 VAC electrical power supply properly wired?

yes

no

Are all the BTR control covers in place?

yes

no

Is the 120 VAC electrical power supply properly fused?

yes

no

D. Flammables

 

 

 

Are flammable materials located in the area of the water heater?

yes

no

Are flammable vapors located in the area of the water heater?

yes

no

Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This service checklist may be photo copied to assist with BTR service call.)

A.O. Smith Water Products

53

Service Handbook

Irving, Texas ©

1999 Training Department

Page 54
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A.O. Smith 120 trough 500 manual Proper Sequence of Operation

120 trough 500 specifications

A.O. Smith, a renowned leader in water heating solutions, offers a wide range of products tailored to meet diverse needs. Among its most significant offerings is the A.O. Smith 120 through 500 series, which includes various models designed for both residential and commercial applications.

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