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PROBLEM

WATER LEAKS

LEAKING T&P

HOT WATER ODORS

WATER HEATER SOUNDS SIZZLING-RUMBLING

SMOKING AND CARBON FORMATION (SOOTING)

HIGH OPERATION COSTS

THERMOSTAT FAILS TO

SHUT-OFF

DRIP FROM RELIEF VALVE

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

1.Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connections, relief valve, drain valve or thermostat threads.

2, Leakage from other appliances or water lines.

3.Condensation of flue products.

4.Excessive water pressure.

5.Heater stacking.

6.Closed water system.

1.Thermal expansion in closed water system.

2.Improperly seated valve.

1.High sulfate or mineral content in water supply.

2.Bacteria in water supply.

1.Condensation dripping on burner.

2.Sediment at bottom of heater tank.

1.Insufficient secondary air.

2.Low gas pressure.

3.Water heater flue or vent system blocked.

4.Thermostat not functioning properly.

5.Heater installed in a confined area.

6.Burner flame yellow-lazy.

1.Thermostat set too high.

2.Sediment or time in tank.

3.Water heater too small for job.

4.Wrong piping connections.

5.Leaking faucets.

6.Gas leaks.

7.Wasted hot water.

8.Long runs of exposed piping.

9.Hot water piping in exposed wall.

1.Thermostat not functioning properly.

2.Improper calibration.

1.Excessive water pressure.

2.Heater stacking.

3.Closed water system.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1.Tighten threaded connections.

2.Inspect other appliances near water heater.

3.See "START UP CONDITIONS", section.

4.Use a pressure reducing valve and relief valve.

5.Lower the thermostat setting.

6.See "Closed System/Thermal Expansion".

1.Install thermal expansion tank (DO NOT plug T&P valve).

2.Check relief valve for proper operation (DO NOT plug T&P valve.

1.Drain and flushing heater thoroughly then refill.

2.Chlorinate water supply.

1.See "START UP CONDITIONS", section.

2.See "DRAINING AND FLUSHING", section.

1.Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue way, flue baffle, burner.

2.Check with gas utility company.

3.Clean, locate source and correct.

4.Replace thermostat.

5.Provide fresh air ventilation.

6.See "Burner Flame Yellow-Lazy".

1.Set temperature to lower setting.

2.Drain/flush-provide water treatment if needed.

3.Install adequate heater.

4.Correct piping-dip tube must be in cold inlet.

5.Repair faucets.

6.Check with utility-repair at once.

7.Advise customer.

8.Insulate piping.

9.Insulate piping.

1.Replace thermostat.

2.Replace thermostat.

1.Use a pressure reducing valve and relief valve.

2.Lower the thermostat setting.

3, See "CLOSED SYSTEM/THERMAL EXPAN- SION", section.

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