Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)

_IWARNINGI

This troubleshooting guide has been supplied for use by quail- I tied service personnel who have a complete understanding of

beth e ectric ty and gas.

_ICAUTIONI

Label all wiring before disconnecting any wiring; to ensure correct reconnection. Failure to follow this instruction I could cause improper and possible dangerous operation, I resulting in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR

PROPERTY DAMAGE.

THERMOSTAT AND GAS SUPPLY CHECK

No

i

Is gas being supplied to the. thermostat?

Yes

I

V

Turn "ON" gas supply•I ls pilot lit?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I

I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I

Light

Pilot.

(See

Lighting

]

 

I

Instructions

in

manual

or attached

-,<-

No

"

Yes

to water

heater.

 

 

 

 

 

!

 

 

 

 

 

 

I Pilot won't light.

I [Pilot lights.

]Checkthermocouple.

I ]Turngascockknobto "ON".

I

BadGood

'_ [ Replace thermostat.

>I Is gas cock knob turned "ON"?

i

i i i

I

Yes

,

I

 

.....No....

l

Is thermostat calling for heat? Run (hot) water from heater and turn

ad ustment knob higher. Check

using a manometer at thermostat

pressure tap. I

Replace thermocouple.

 

No

a

Yes

l Replace

thermostat.

 

 

 

 

 

h .

 

 

 

ls there a minimum gas pressure 3½

 

 

 

W.C. for natural gas or 8" W.C. for

 

 

 

propane (LP.)

gas?

 

/

 

i

I

 

 

I

 

 

 

Call gas company to increase gas

_

No

J '

pressure.

/

 

 

Yes

GO TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ! <

 

 

CHECK

SECTION

 

 

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