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A.O. Smith INTELLI-VENT User Manual

A.O. Smith INTELLI-VENT
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INTELLI-VENT™ CONTROL INFORMATION
When Used On Gas, Residential, Power Vented
Water Heaters
Printed in the USA – 0605 Part No. GTC-070 R3
Revision 2 includes updated troubleshooting information for error codes 3, 4, and 6.
Revision 3 includes updated troubleshooting for error codes 4 and 6 and technical bulletins
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html#intellivent

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A.O. Smith INTELLI-VENT Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandA.O. Smith
ModelINTELLI-VENT
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Intelli-Vent Control Information

Intelli-Vent Features

Intelli-Vent Construction

Intelli-Vent Operation

Intelli-Vent Temperature Settings

Intelli-Vent Specifications

Intelli-Vent Wiring Connections

Intelli-Vent Wiring Harness Diagram

Intelli-Vent Sequence of Operation

Intelli-Vent Error Codes and Diagnostics

Intelli-Vent Error Code 1: No Earth Ground

Describes error code 1, indicating inadequate or no earth ground, and provides checks and repairs.

Intelli-Vent Error Code 2: Reversed Polarity

Intelli-Vent Error Code 3: Pressure Switch Circuit Remains Closed

Explains error code 3, where the pressure switch circuit stays closed, and provides troubleshooting guidance.

Intelli-Vent Error Code 4: Pressure Switch Circuit Remains Open

Intelli-Vent Error Code 5: Ignitor Failure

Intelli-Vent Error Code 6: Ignition/Flame Failure

Explains error code 6 for ignition or flame failure, including lockout conditions and reset procedures.

Intelli-Vent Error Codes 7-9: Internal Control Failures

Intelli-Vent Error Code 10: Flame Sensed Out of Sequence

Details error code 10, where flame is sensed out of sequence, with repair and reset instructions.

Intelli-Vent Error Code 11: High Temperature Cutoff (ECO) Activated

Intelli-Vent Error Code 12: Temperature Adjust Buttons Stuck

Addresses error code 12, caused by stuck temperature adjust buttons, and suggests troubleshooting steps.

Intelli-Vent Error Code 13: Temperature Probe Open or Shorted

Details error code 13 for a faulty temperature probe (thermistor) and replacement recommendations.

Intelli-Vent Error Code 14: Resistor Wire Open or Shorted

Intelli-Vent Error Code 15: Resistor Wire Resistance Out of Tolerance

Explains error code 15 for resistor wire resistance out of tolerance, including resistance checks and component replacement.

Technical Bulletin: Ignition and Flame Failure

Intelli-Vent Flame Sensor Alignment

Provides specifications and procedures for aligning the flame sensor on residential Intelli-Vent models.

Intelli-Vent Flame Sensor Alignment (Continued)

Intelli-Vent Burner Check List

Intelli-Vent Flue Baffle and Flue Restrictor Check

Technical Bulletin: Air Pressure Switches

Air Pressure Switch Circuit: Normal Operating Sequence

Describes the normal operating sequence of the pressure switch circuit for power-vent and direct-vent models.

Air Pressure Switch Construction

Air Pressure Switch Operation

Explains the operational principles of air pressure switches, including contact states and diaphragm mechanics.

Air Pressure Switch Types and Applications

Air Pressure Switch Testing

Air Pressure Switch Testing Procedures

Outlines three procedures for testing air pressure switches: normal state, operational, and pressure tests.

Air Pressure Switch Circuit Diagrams

Product Notification: Vent Termination Restrictor Usage (A.O.Smith)

Product Notification: Vent Termination Restrictor Usage (State)

Intelli-Vent Troubleshooting Chart (Error Codes 1-5)

Intelli-Vent Troubleshooting Chart (Error Codes 6-13)

Intelli-Vent Troubleshooting Chart (Error Code 14)

Intelli-Vent Troubleshooting Chart (Error Code 15 & Reset)

Intelli-Vent Troubleshooting Chart (Error Code 16 & Publications)

Technical Bulletin: Air Pressure Switches (TB-A023-06)

Air Pressure Switch Circuit: Normal Operating Sequence

Describes the normal operating sequence of the pressure switch circuit for specific water heater models.

Air Pressure Switch Construction

Air Pressure Switch Operation

Explains the operational principles of air pressure switches, including contact states and diaphragm mechanics.

Air Pressure Switch Contact Actions

Air Pressure Switch Descriptions

Explains how air pressure switches are described by contact state and contact action, including NO/NC types.

Air Pressure Switch Testing

Air Pressure Switch Testing Procedures

Outlines three procedures for testing air pressure switches: normal state, operational, and pressure tests.

Normal Open Switches Testing

Details normal open switch behavior and initial testing steps.

Pressure Reading Interpretation

Normally Closed Switches Testing

Air Pressure Switch Types and Applications

Air Pressure Switch Circuit Diagrams

Intelli-Vent Sequence of Operation Flowchart