Before You Call For Service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem

Possible Cause

What To Do

Not enough or no hot water.

Water Shutoff valve is not fully

Check shutoff valve and open fully.

 

opened.

 

 

 

 

 

Hot water faucet is not fully opened.

Open how water faucet completely.

 

 

(The main burner goes off when

 

 

incoming water volume is

 

 

inadequate.)

 

 

 

 

Water piping is frozen.

Allow piping to thaw.

 

 

 

 

No electricity or water supply is cut

Check that proper power is being

 

off.

supplied and/or water supply is

 

 

adequate.

 

 

 

 

Unit is not "ON".

Turn the unit "ON" by the button

 

 

on the remote control.

 

 

 

 

The temperature may be set too low.

Increase the temperature setting.

 

 

 

 

Mixing Valve Malfunctions

Check and replace if necessary.

 

(if applicable)

 

 

 

 

 

Error code displayed on remote

See instructions for Error Code and

 

controller.

if required, contact a dealer for

 

 

service.

 

 

 

 

Not enough water demand.

Increase water flow.

 

 

 

 

Water inlet filter clogged.

Clean water inlet filter.

 

 

 

 

Fixture aerator is clogged.

Clean aerator.

 

 

 

 

Scale build up in heat exchanger.

Check for error code. If required,

 

 

contact a dealer for service.

 

 

 

 

Hot and cold water lines reversed.

Reverse water connections.

Water not hot enough.

The temperature may be set too low.

Check and open the gas valve fully.

 

 

 

 

The gas valve is not fully opened.

Call your gas company to verify

 

 

the gas meter and gas piping size.

 

 

 

 

Gas supply pressure is low.

Call dealer for service.

 

 

 

 

Bleed over in one of the hot water

Decrease the temperature setting.

 

fixtures.

 

 

 

 

Water too hot.

Temperature is set too high.

Check shutoff valve and open fully.

 

 

 

 

Water shutoff valve is not fully

Allow more water to flow.

 

opened.

 

 

 

 

 

Small amount of water has been

Normal operation. There is no need

 

heated.

to call for service.

 

 

 

Fan continues to rotate after hot water

This function is to supply hot water

Normal operation. There is no

faucet is closed.

when the hot water faucet is reopened.

need to call for service.

 

 

 

CAUTION: Make certain power to water heater is “OFF” before removing protective cover FOR ANY REASON.

CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING.

CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring, gas piping, remote control, burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel.

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