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A.O. Smith GCV300 User Manual

A.O. Smith GCV300
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THIS SERVICE HANDBOOK IS FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PROFESSIONALS ONLY.
LOW LEAD
CONTENT
Service Handbook
Residential FVIR
Gas Water Heaters
MODELS:
GCV, GCVH, GVR, GCVL, GVRL, GCVT - SERIES 300/301
XCV, XVR, XCVL, XGV, XVRL, XCVT - SERIES 300/301
327726-001
May 2014

Table of Contents

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A.O. Smith GCV300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandA.O. Smith
ModelGCV300
CategoryWater Heater
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Safety

Completed Installation (typical)

System Basics

Honeywell Gas Control Valve Thermostat

Details the Honeywell gas control valve, thermopile, and status light functions.

Gas Pressures

Specifies required gas pressures for natural and LP gas.

Temperature Settings

Explains how to adjust and the range of water temperature settings.

Combustion Chamber with TCO Switch

Describes the combustion chamber, flame arrestor, and the thermal cutoff switch (TCO).

Lighting the Pilot Diagnostic Flash Codes

Lighting the Pilot

Step-by-step guide for safely lighting the pilot light.

If the Status Light Does Not Blink

Troubleshooting steps when the status light doesn't blink after pilot ignition.

If the Pilot Does Not Light

Troubleshooting steps when the pilot fails to ignite.

If the Pilot Lights but the Status Light Does Not Blink

Steps to diagnose issues when the pilot is lit but the status light is not blinking.

Diagnostic Flash Codes

Explains error codes indicated by the status light flashes.

System Checks

Draft Test

Procedure to check proper venting and draft hood function.

Connections Check

Verifies integrity of wire and gas line connections.

Gas Pressure Checks

Details how to measure gas supply and manifold pressures.

Thermopile Check Open Circuit

Measures thermopile voltage output when the pilot is lit (open circuit).

Thermopile Check Closed Circuit

Measures thermopile voltage output when pilot is lit and connected to control.

Common Issues

No Hot Water

Diagnoses and resolves issues when the water heater is not heating.

Not Enough Hot Water

Identifies causes for insufficient hot water supply.

Tank Leak

Explains how to identify and address water leaks from the tank or connections.

Temperature Too High

Provides solutions for water temperature exceeding desired levels.

Low Water Pressure

Addresses causes for reduced hot water pressure.

Water Odor

Discusses causes and solutions for unpleasant water odors.

Service Procedures

Removing the Manifold Burner Assembly

Step-by-step instructions for removing the manifold and burner components.

Removing the Burner from the Manifold Burner Assembly

Details how to detach the burner from the manifold assembly.

Replacing the Pilot Thermopile Assembly

Guide for removing and installing the pilot and thermopile components.

External Inspection and Cleaning of the Base Ring Filter

Procedure for inspecting and cleaning the base-ring filter.

Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame Arrestor

Instructions for cleaning the combustion chamber and flame arrestor.

Replacing the Manifold Burner Assembly

Steps for reinstalling the manifold and burner assembly.

Testing the Igniter System

How to verify the proper operation of the igniter system.

Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve Thermostat

Detailed steps for removing and installing the gas control valve thermostat.

Draining and Flushing

Procedure for draining and flushing the water heater tank.

Supplements

EVALUATING COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR SUPPLY

Guidelines for assessing air supply needs for combustion and ventilation.

Attic Installations

Discusses common issues and solutions for water heaters installed in attics.

FIELD INSTALLATION OF DRAFT HOODS

Instructions for correctly installing draft hoods onto vent pipes.

Types of Vent Pipe Covered in this Section

Lists and describes the types of vent pipe discussed in this section.

Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing draft hoods and vent pipe connections.

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