SECTION IX

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

No hot water at

Boiler does not

Refer to boiler installation

faucet

operate

instructions

 

 

Check main service switch

 

 

Check fused disconnect

 

Circulator does not

Check power supply

 

operate

Replace as necessary

 

Improper aquastat

Turn tank aquastat to

 

setting or calibration

appropriate setting

 

Zone valve does not

Check power supply

 

open (if used)

Replace as necessary

 

Electrical problem

Check fuse and replace

 

(relay, wiring, etc.)

Check circuit breaker and

 

 

reset (if applicable)

 

 

Check power supply

 

Scale build-up

If boiler, circulator, and tank

 

 

are operating satisfactorily,

 

 

coil may have scale coating.

 

 

See Section VIII:

 

 

Maintenance

 

Clogged cold water

Clean or replace filter or

 

filter or boiler

strainer

 

supply strainer (if

 

 

used)

 

Water at faucet

Aquastat set too

Lower aquastat setting. See

too hot

high

Section VII

 

Improper system

Compare plumbing to

 

plumbing

Section V: Water

 

 

Connections

 

Improper system

Compare wiring to Section

 

wiring

VI: Electrical Connections

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Bradford-White Corp GX2-25S, GX1-55S manual Problem Cause Solution, Trouble Shooting Guide

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