State PR6 75 XRPDT - Manual (Page 33)

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Troubleshooting (cont’d)
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Blower will not run.
A) “ON/OFF” control switch turned off. Turn switch to the “ON” position.
B) Blower unplugged. Plug blower back into 115 VAC. outlet.
C) No power at outlet. Repair service to outlet.
D) Thermostat defective. Replace thermostat.
E) Control harness defective. Replace control harness.
F) High limit control circuit open. Replace ECO.
NOT ENOUGH G) Blower motor defective. Replace Blower Assembly.
HOT WATER Thermostat problems.
A) Thermostat set too low. Set temperature control higher.
B) Thermostat or ECO defective. Replace thermostat or ECO as required.
Others
A) Heater undersized. Reduce hot water use.
B) Low gas pressure. Contact dealer.
C) Incoming water is unusually cold. Allow more time for heater to reheat.
D) Leaking hot water pipes or fixtures. Have plumber check and repair leaks.
A) Defective air flow restrictor. Take unit out of service immediately, call a
service representative.
B) Not enough dilution air to mix with Proper dilution air must be provided for comb-
flue gases in inlet elbow. ustion and dilution of flue temp. Refer to “INSTAL-
VENT PIPE TOO HOT LING THE NEW WATER HEATER” section.
(ABOVE 170ÞF) C) Dilution air too hot for mixing with Supply air is too hot. Check for heat sources
flue gases. around intake terminal and blockage of
dilution air leg.
D) Wrong burner orifice. Install correct orifice.
A) Dirt in burner ports Turn off heater and gas, clean burner head.
B) Combustion air path restricted. Check intake venting arrangements for
YELLOW FLAME obstructions.
C) Not enough dilution air for proper Check Intake venting arrangement for
combustion. obstructions.
A) Water on the floor under heater. See “CONDENSATION” section.
CONDENSATION B) Water dripping from blower assembly. Provide drip “TEE” to catch condensation from
horizontal section of exhaust vent close to
blower assembly.
Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply
connections, relief valve, drain valve Tighten threaded connections.
WATER LEAKS or thermostat threads.
Leakage from other appliances or water Inspect other appliances near water heater.
lines.
Condensation of flue products. See “CONDENSATION” section.
Thermal expansion in closed water Install thermal expansion tank (DO NOT plug
LEAKING T&P system. T&P valve).
Improperly seated valve. Check relief valve for proper operation
(DO NOT plug T&P valve).
HOT WATER ODORS High sulfate or mineral content in Drain and flush heater thoroughly then refill.
(Refer to CATHODIC water supply.
PROTECTION Bacteria in water supply. Chlorinate water supply.
WATER TOO HOT Thermostat set too high. Refer to TEMPERATURE REGULATION.
WATER HEATER SOUNDS Condensation dripping on burner. See “CONDENSATION” section.
SIZZLING-RUMBLING Sediment at bottom of heater tank. Clean sediment from tank. Refer to DRAINING
instruction in Maintenance section of manual.
SOOTING Improper combustion. Refer to COMBUSTION AIR AND VENTILATION
on pages 8 and 9.
HEATER LIGHTS BUT Outlet polarity is reversed. Test polarity and correct.
GOES OUT IN 4-5
SECONDS