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These guidelines should be utilized by a qualified service agent.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
Problem Cause Solution
Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, Tighten threaded connections.
relief valve, drain valve, or thermostat threads.
Leakage from other appliances or water lines. Inspect other appliances near water heater.
Condensation of flue products. Refer to CONDENSATE.
Thermal expansion in closed water system. Install thermal expansion tank (DO NOT plug T&P valve).
Improperly seated valve. Check relief valve for proper operation
(DO NOT plug T&P valve).
High sulfate or mineral content in water supply. Drain and flush heater thoroughly, then refill.
Bacteria in water supply. Chlorinate or aerate water supply.
Gas control knob not positioned correctly. Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.
Main gas supply off. Turn on main gas Shut-off valve.
Igniter tip more than 1/8" from pilot hood. Adjust ignitor tip.
Melted insulation on ignitor wire or shorting Contact a service agency to determine cause.
PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT of ignitor wire.
Wire disconnected from spark ignitor. Reconnect wire connector to spark ignitor.
Broken electrode or electrical wire. Replace pilot assembly.
Piezo Ignitor generator fails to operate or Replace Piezo Ignitor generator.
malfunctions.
BURNER WILL NOT Thermocouple malfunction. Replace pilot assembly.
STAY LIT Defective Gas Control. Replace Gas Control.
Dirty pilot burner. Clean pilot assembly.
PILOT OUTAGE Thermocouple tip is not in contact with pilot flame. Insert thermocouple correctly.
Thermocouple malfunction. Replace pilot assembly.
Defective Gas Control. Replace Gas Control.
Heater not lit or thermostat not on. Refer to LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS.
Thermostat set too low. Refer to TEMPERATURE REGULATION.
Heater undersized. Reduce hot water use.
NOT ENOUGH Low gas pressure. Contact your gas supplier.
HOT WATER Incoming water is unusually cold. Allow more time for heater to re-heat.
Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures. Have plumber check and repair leaks.
High temperature limit switch activated. Contact a service agency to
determine cause.
WATER TOO HOT Thermostat set too high. Refer to TEMPERATURE REGULATION.
WATER HEATER SOUNDS Condensation dripping on burner. Refer to CONDENSATE above.
SIZZLING - RUMBLING Sediment or calcium in bottom of heater tank. Clean sediment from tank. Refer to DRAINING
instructions in Maintenance section of manual.
SOOTING Improper combustion. No adjustment available. Contact a service agency
to determine cause.
Lack of supply air.
VENT GAS ODORS Improperly installed vent piping. Contact a service agency to determine cause.
Downdraft
Poor combustion.
WATER LEAKS
LEAKING T&P VALVE
SMELLY ODORS