Kenmore 153.33264 manual Pressurized Combustion Chamber System, Operational Checklist, Problem

Pressurized Combustion Chamber System

Operational Checklist

1.Manifold gasket properly sealed.

2.Viewport not damaged or cracked.

3.Combustion chamber free of debris and undamaged.

4.Manifold component block properly installed.

5.No leaks at manifold connection.

6.Manifold door screws securely tightened.

PROBLEM

NO HOT WATER

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

1.Transformer unplugged.

2.No power at outlet.

3.Thermostat defective.

4.Air Intake Chamber Fan defective.

5.Pressure Switch defective.

6.Gas Valve/Thermostat Switch in "OFF POSITION".

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.Plug transformer back into 120 VAC. outlet.

2.Repair service to outlet.

3.Replace Thermostat.

4.Replace Air Intake Chamber Fan Assembly.

5.Replace Pressure Switch Assembly.

6.Move Gas Valve/Thermostat Switch to "ON POSI-

TION".

INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER

SLOW HOT WATER

RECOVERY

WATER TOO HOT

1.

Thermostat

set too tow.

1.

Set temperature

control

higher.

2.

Thermostat

defective.

2.

Replace

thermostat.

3.

Heater

undersized.

3.

Reduce

hot water

use.

4.

Low gas pressure.

4.

Contact

dealer.

5.

Incoming

water is unusually cold.

5.

Allow

more time for

heater to reheat.

6.

Leaking

hot water pipes or fixtures.

6.

Have

plumber check

and repair

leaks.

1.

Low gas pressure.

1.

Check with gas utility company.

2.

Improper

calibration.

2.

Replace

thermostat.

3.

Thermostat

set too tow.

3.

Turn temperature

dial to desired

setting.

4.

Water

heater

too small.

4.

Install

adequate

heater.

5.

Wrong

piping

connections.

5.

Correct

piping-dip

tube

must be

in cold

inlet.

6.

Wasted

hot water.

6.

Advise

customer.

1.

Thermostat

set too high.

Set temperature

control

lower.

see, "WATER TEMPERATURE

REGULATION",

section.

1.

Dirt in burner

ports.

1.

Turn off

heater and gas,

clean burner head.

2.

Combustion

air path restricted.

2.

Check

intake venting

arrangements for

obstruc-

tions.

BURNER FLAME

YELLOW- LAZY

BURNER FLAME FLOATS AND LIFTS OFF PORTS

COMBUSTION ODORS

3.Not enough dilution air for proper com- bustion.

4.Main burner line clogged.

5.Obstruction in main burner orifice.

6.Burner flame too high.

7.Flame burns at orifice/thermostat not functioning properly.

8.Low gas pressure.

1.Orifice too large/wrong orifice.

2.High gas pressure.

3.Water heater flue or vent system blocked.

4.Cold drafts.

1.Insufficient secondary air.

3.Check intake venting arrangements for obsruc- tions.

4.Clean, locate source and correct.

5.Clean or replace orifice.

6.Check orifice and replace if necessary.

7.Replace thermostat

8.Check with gas utility company.

1.Replace with correct-orifice.

2.Check with gas utility company.

3.Clean flue and burner-locate source and correct.

4.Locate source and correct.

1, Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue.

2.	Water	heater flue or vent system	2.	Clean, locate	source and correct.
	blocked.
3.	Heater	installed in a confined area.	3.	Provide fresh	air ventilation.

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