Kenmore KWX - 6V Boiler User Manual


 
You may avoid inconvenience and service calls by checking these points before you call for service.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
1. Do Not try to light any appliance.
2. Do not touch any electric switch, do not use the phone.
3. Leave the building Immediately, then call your gas supplier.
4. If you cannot reach the gas supplier, call the fire department.
Possible Cause
Thermostat is not set correctly
Burner is not operating properly
No electric power to boiler
Controls out of adjustment
Radiators not heating
Circulating pump not running
Poor electrical contact
Rollout switch blown
Spill switch blown
Vent damper not operating
Possible Cause
Gas input amount is incorrect
Possible Cause
Dirt on seat
Water logged expansion tank
What to do
Reset thermostat above room temperature.
Check flame. If it is yellow, the burner is not getting enough air. Or, if flame
is blue and noisy and seems to lift off the burner, the burner is getting too
much air. Contact your service technician.
Check overcurrent protection. Check to be sure electric power supply circuit
is "ON."
Reset according to instructions.
Open radiator vents to vent excess air. Check flow control valve (if used). It
may be in closed position.
Check overcurrent protection. Check relay operation.
Check all control terminals and wire joints.
Have your service technician check heat exchanger for blockage. Replace rollout
switch with exact replacement.
Have your service technician check venting system and chimney for blockage,
or down draft condition. Reset spill switch.
Consult troubleshooting guide in Effikal manual, packaged with vent damper.
What to do
Contact your service technician,
What to do
Open valve manually Allow water to run and clear valve seat.
Drain tank, see instructions.
HAVE YOUR SERVICE TECHNICIAN CHECK ANY PROBLEM YOU ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT.
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