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Does pilot light go out when i./ ,.in• ICheck Draft. (See "Checking the
button s re eased? r NO '_Draft" section of this manual.)
YES
÷
_1 control valve/thermostat firmly
Has the thermal switch |NO Are the wires from the gas
tripped? r
--I connected to the switch?
YES
YEes_e_
Are the wir amaged
I and/or frayed.
Check for insufficient
combust on a r.
Replace the gas control
va ve/thermostat.
!
Is the base-ring filter clean (i.e., free
of nt, dust, or debts)?
yr=s
Are there openings
for make-up air to
enter the room?
YES
• ISecure connections
mNO m_lland attempt a relight.
N_ i. lls the thermocouple
U . ?
Im mPIconnectlon/oose, pNOm_
YES
ITighten the connection I 1
yl=s Does the thermocouple pass the test?
._IILI Inspect and clean the base-ring filter. Refer to the "External
NO _ Inspection & Cleaning of the Base-Ring Filter" section of this manual.
I_llnstall correct size make-up air openings per
NO m_lthe "Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation"
--Isection in this manual.
Test the thermocouple using the following
procedure: Disconnect the thermocouple from the
gas control valve/thermostat. Using a multimeter
with alligator clip leads, attach the red lead to
the body (copper part) of the thermocouple.
Attach the black lead to the end (silver part) of
the thermocouple that connects to the gas control
valve/thermostat. Follow the instruction to light
the pilot and watch the voltage readings on the
multimeter. After 45 seconds the meter should
read 12 millivolts DC or more.
I_ NO_lReplace the thermocouple n
Are the openings of sufficient size? / • ICorrect size of openings to
See "Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation" r NO _allow sufficient air.
section in this manual for requirements.
YES
÷
| Is there a furnace/air as
=NO,,,{handler in the same room
the water heater?
YES
Does the return air duct for the furnace/air handier draw / i,.I Contact a local Heating, Ventilation, Air
its air from a separate location than the water heater?
See the "Location Requirements" and "Combustion Air _NO _ Conditioning & Refrigeration authorized
Supp y and Vent at on sect ons n th s manua. / "1 service provider.
YES
÷
I Isthere proper drafting at the /
_ldraft hood? See "Checking the rNO
--IDraft" section in this manual.
YES
÷
Is the flame-arrestor free from
debris due to excessive lint, dirt,
dust or o ?
YES
Check the vent system for restrictions/obstructions and check the vent
termination height. Refer to the "Installation Instructions" section of this
manual for specific requirements.
,.I Refer to the "Maintenance of Your Water Heater" section of this I
mNO _ manual for information on cleaning the flame-arrestor. I
Check the water heater for a Flammable Vapor (FV) event. Note: it may be
necessary to remove the manifold door assembly to visually inspect the water
heater. Reference the "Maintenance of your Water Heater" section of this
manua for remove nstructons.
Is the igniter wire insulation burnt or _NO m_l_ls the pilot tube _NO m_,lDoes the flame
shows gns of d sco orat on? / "1 damaged? | --larrest°r show signs
i _ / Iof discoloration and/
Y S I°r
debris.
m
YtS
Shut-off the gas supply to the water I |
• heater at the manual gas shut-off
ylvalve, then contact Sears Service at
l-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663).
FIGURE 44.
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