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technician familiar with the start up and check out procedure.
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2. Viewport not damaged or cracked.
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5. No leaks at pilot and manifold connection.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
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1. Pilot not lit
2. Thermostat set too low
3. No gas
4. Dirt in the gas lines
5. Pilot line clogged
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7. Non-functioning thermocouple
8. Non-functioning thermostat
9. Heater installed in a confined area
1. Light pilot
2. Turn temp. dial to desired temperature
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5. Clean, locate source and correct
6. Clean, locate source and correct
7. Replace thermocouple
8. Replace thermostat
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SMELLY WATER
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2. Low gas pressure
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5. Heater installed in a confined area
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4. Clean, locate source and correct
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6. Clean or replace orifice
PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT OR
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1. Non-functioning igniter
2. The thermal switch tripped
3. Wire lead connection at thermal
switch loose
4. Thermocouple connection loose
5. Air in gas line
6. Low gas pressure
7. N o gas
8. Dirt in gas lines
9. Cold drafts
10. Thermostat ECO switch open
11. Pilot line or orifice clogged
12. Non-functioning thermocouple
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thermal switch, confirm connections are tight
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5. Bleed the air from the gas line
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9. Locate source and correct
10. Replace thermostat
11. Clean, locate source and correct
12. Replace thermocouple
13. See maintenance section for inspection and
cleaning of flame trap
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HIGH OPERATION COSTS
1. Thermostat set too high
2. Sediment or lime in tank
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4. Wrong piping connections
5. Leaking faucets
6. Gas leaks
7. Wasted hot water
8. Long runs of exposed piping
9. Hot water piping in exposed wall
1. Set temperature dial to lower setting
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3. Install adequate heater
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8. Insulate piping
9. Insulate piping
INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER
1. Thermostat set too low
2. Sediment or lime in tank
3. Water heater too small
4. Wrong piping connections
5. Leaking faucets
6. Wasted hot water
7. Long runs of exposed piping
8. Hot water piping in outside wall
9. Low gas pressure
1. Turn temperature dial to desired setting
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3. Install adequate heater
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8. Insulate piping
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