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PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1. Pilot not tit
2. Thermostat set too tow
3. Main burner line clogged
4. Non-functioning thermostat
5. Base-Ring Filter blocked with tint/dust
6. Heater installed in a confined area
7. FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked with lint/
dust.
1. Light pilot
2. Turn temp. dial to desired temperature
3. Clean, locate source and correct
4. Check status light codes and reference
the "Status Light and Diagnostic Code
Troubleshooting Chart"
5. Clean filter, See "External Cleaning &
Inspection of the Base-Ring Filter" section.
6. Provide fresh air ventilation
7. Clean filter, See "Cleaning the Combustion
Chamber and Flame-Arrestor" section.
SMELLY WATER 1. Sulfides in the water 1. Replace the anode with a special anode (See
Smelly Odor section)
1. Insufficient combustion air
2. Low gas pressure
3. Water heater flue or vent system
blocked
4. Main burner line clogged
5. Base-Ring Filter blocked with tint/dust
BURNER FLAME YELLOW-
LAZY
6. Heater installed in a confined area
7. FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked with lint/
dust.
8. Obstruction in main burner orifice
1. Non-functioning igniter
2. The thermal switch tripped
3. Wire lead connection at thermal switch
loose
PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT OR
REMAIN LIT
1. Provide ventilation to water heater
2. Check with gas utility company
3. Clean, locate source and correct
4. Clean, locate source and correct
5. Clean filter, See "External Cleaning &
Inspection of the Base-Ring Filter" section.
6. Proper fresh air ventilation
7. Clean filter, See "Cleaning the Combustion
Chamber and Flame-Arrestor" section.
8. Clean or replace orifice
1. Replace igniter pilot assembly
2. See Pilot Light Troubleshooting Flowchart section
3. Remove and reconnect the wire leads at
thermal switch, confirm connections are tight
4. Thermopite connection loose
5. Air in gas line
6. Low gas pressure
7. No gas
8. Dirt in gas lines
9. Cold drafts
10. Thermostat temperature limit
was
and not loose
4. Finger tighten; then 1/4 turn with wrench
5. Bleed the air from the gas line
6. Check with gas utility company
7. Check with gas utility company
8. Notify utility-install dirt trap in gas line
9. Locate source and correct
10. Replace thermostat
HIGH OPERATION COSTS
INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
exceeded, status light will blink 4
flashes
Pilot line or orifice clogged
Non-functioning thermopite
Air for combustion obstructed
FVIR Flame Arrestor blocked with lint/
dust
Flammable vapors incident, FVIR
function actuated
Base-Ring Filter blocked with lint/dust
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 set too tow
2. Sediment or time in tank
3. Water heater too small
4. Wrong piping connections
5. Leaking faucets
6. Wasted hot water
7. Long runs of exposed piping
8. Hot water piping in outside wall
9. Low gas pressure
11. Clean, locate source and correct
12. Replace thermopite
13. See maintenance section for inspection and
cleaning of flame arrester
14. Clean filter, See "Cleaning the Combustion
Chamber and Flame-Arrestor" section.
15. Replace water heater, eliminate flammable
vapors source. Contact Sears Service.
16. Clean filter, See "External Cleaning &
Inspection of the Base-Ring Filter" section.
1. Set temperature dial 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. Turn temperature dial to desired 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. Advise customer
7. Insulate piping
8. Insulate piping
9. Check with gas utility company
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