TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued)

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

1) Blower will not run.

 

 

A) “ON/OFF” control switch turned off.

Turn switch to the “ON” position.

 

B) Blower unplugged.

Plug blower back into 115 Vac. outlet.

 

C) No power at outlet.

Repair service to outlet.

 

D) Thermostat defective.

Replace thermostat.

 

E) Control harness defective.

Replace control harness.

 

F) High limit control circuit open.

Replace thermostat.

NOTENOUGH

G) Blower motor defective.

Replace Blower Assembly.

HOT WATER

Thermostat problems.

 

 

A) Thermostat set too low.

Turn temperature control higher.

 

B) Thermostat or ECO defective.

Replace thermostat.

 

Others

 

 

A) Heater undersized.

Reduce hot water use.

 

B) Low gas pressure.

Contact dealer.

 

C) Incoming water is unusually cold.

Allow more time for heater to reheat.

 

D) Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures.

Have plumber check and repair leaks.

 

A) Defective air flow restrictor.

Take unit out of service immediately, call a

 

 

State Water Heaters service representative.

 

B) Not enough dilution air to mix with

Proper dilution air must be provided for

VENT PIPE TOO HOT

flue gases.

combustion and dilution of flue temp.

(ABOVE 170°F)

 

Refer to “INSTALLATION” section.

 

C) Dilution air too hot for mixing with

Supply air is too hot. Check for heat sources

 

flue gases.

around and/or blockage of dilution air intake.

 

D) Wrong burner orifice.

Install correct orifice.

 

A) Dirt in burner ports

Turn off heater and gas, clean burner head.

 

B) Combustion air path restricted.

Check dilution air intake, exhaust venting, and

YELLOW FLAME

 

air openings in bottom base pan for

 

 

obstructions or blockage.

 

C) Not enough dilution air for proper

Check dilution air intake for obstructions

 

combustion.

or blockage.

 

A) Water on the floor under heater.

See “CONDENSATION” section.

CONDENSATION

B) Water dripping from blower assembly.

Provide drip “TEE” to catch condensation,

 

 

see figure 1.

 

Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply

Tighten threaded connections.

 

connections, relief valve, drain valve

 

WATER LEAKS

or thermostat threads.

 

 

Leakage from other appliances or water

Inspect other appliances near water heater.

 

water lines.

 

 

Condensation of flue products.

Refer to “CONDENSATION” section.

 

Thermal expansion in closed water

Install thermal expansion tank (DO NOT plug

LEAKING T&P

system.

T&P valve).

 

Improperly seated valve.

Check relief valve for proper operation

 

 

(DO NOT plug T&P valve).

HOT WATER ODORS

High sulfate or mineral content in

Drain and flush heater thoroughly then refill.

(Refer to CATHODIC

water supply.

 

PROTECTION

Bacteria in water supply.

Chlorinate water supply.

WATER TOO HOT

Thermostat set too high.

Refer to HIGH TEMPERATURE REGULATION.

WATER HEATER SOUNDS

Condensation dripping on burner.

Refer to CONDENSATION above.

SIZZLING-RUMBLING

Sediment at bottom of heater tank.

Clean sediment from tank. Refer to DRAINING

 

 

instruction in Maintenance section of manual.

SOOTING

Improper combustion.

Refer to AIR REQUIREMENTS on page 4.

HEATER LIGHTS

Outlet polarity is reversed.

Test polarity and correct.

BUT GOES OUT

 

 

IN 4-5 SECONDS

 

 

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