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PROBLEM 

 

 

SOLUTION

 

 

An open earth ground circuit to the 

 

1.  Check that the earth ground connection is

 

 

ignition system. 

  properly connected.

 

 

 

2.  Check that the ground conductor on the 

 

 

 

  water heater is properly connected.

 

 

Wiring error or a high resistance to 

1.  Check for proper connection of line 

 

 

earth ground. 

  neutral and hot wires.

 

 

 

2.  Check that the water heater is securely

 

 

 

  connected to earth ground.

 

 

Pressure switch remained closed longer   1.  Pressure switch wiring is incorrect.

 

 

than 5 seconds after the call for  

2.  Replace pressure switch.

 

 

heat began.

 

 

Pressure switch remained open longer 

1.  Pressure switch wiring is incorrect.

 

 

than 5 seconds after the combustion 

2.  Pressure switch tubing not connected

 

 

blower was energized. 

  correctly.

 

 

 

3.  Air intake or exhaust obstructed.

 

 

Error in the hot surface ignitor circuit. 

1.  Check that all wiring is correct and secure.

 

 

 

2.  Replace hot surface ignitor.

 

 

System in lockout. 

1.  Gas supply is off or too low to operate.

 

 

 

2.  Hot surface ignitor not positioned 

 

 

 

  correctly.

 

 

 

3.  Low voltage to the water heater.

 

 

 

4.  Electric polarity to unit is incorrect - test

 

 

 

  and correct.

 

 

Problem in the gas valve driver circuit. 

1.  Turn power to the water heater off for

 

 

 

  10 seconds and then back on.

 

 

 

2.  Replace gas control valve.

 

 

Problem with the internal circuit. 

1.  Turn power to the water heater off for 

 

 

 

  10 seconds and then back on.

 

 

 

2.  Replace gas control valve.

 

 

Problem with the internal circuit. 

1.  Turn power to the water heater off for

 

 

 

  10 seconds and then back on.

 

 

 

2.  Replace gas control valve.

 

 

Flame signal sensed out of  

1.  Replace gas control valve.

 

 

proper sequence.

 

 

ECO activated. 

1.  Lower water temperature to below 120°F 

 

 

 

  and turn power to the water heater off for 

10 

 

 

  10 seconds and then back on.

 

 

 

2.  Replace gas control valve.

 

 

One of the temperature adjust 

1.  Press and release each of the buttons once.

 

 

buttons stuck closed. 

2.  Replace gas control valve.

 

 

Water temperature sensor is  

1.  Check that all wiring is correct and secure.

 

 

either open or short circuited. 

2.  Replace gas control valve.

 

 

 

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ATER HEA

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LED STATUS

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Please check guidelines below.  For your safety, water heater service should be performed only by a qualified service technician.  

Read the GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION section first.

  WARNING:  DO NOT BY-PASS ANY CONTROLS TO MAKE HEATER OPERATE. 

OPERATE ONLY AS WIRED FROM FACTORY.

Summary of Contents for BTF-80

Page 1: ...ONS CAUTION TEXT PRINTED OR OUTLINED IN RED CONTAINS INFORMATION RELATIVE TO YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE MODEL BTF 80 COMMERCIAL POWER VENT GAS WATER...

Page 2: ...These shall be carefully followed in all cases Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made The installation must conform to these instructions and the local code...

Page 3: ...at 500 Tennessee Waltz Parkway Ashland City TN 37015 When ordering parts provide complete model and serial numbers see rating plate quantity and name of part desired as listed in Figure 1 Standard har...

Page 4: ...the air flow required for proper combustion potentially resulting in fire asphyxiation serious personal injury or death Do not cover the gas valve or temperature pressure relief valve Do not allow in...

Page 5: ...learance of 4 10 cm must be allowed for access to replaceable parts such as the thermostats drain valve and relief valve A top clearance of 24 61 cm should be allowed for blower assembly service Adequ...

Page 6: ...st be checked for safe operation Make sure that the outside vents on the supply regulators and the safety vent valves are protected against blockage These are parts of the gas supply system not the he...

Page 7: ...7 FIGURE 3 WARNING VENT HOOD S MAY BE EXTREMELY HOT DURING OPERATION U S HORIZONTAL VENT CLEARANCES CANADIAN HORIZONTAL VENT CLEARANCES...

Page 8: ...ION CHECK FOR GAS LEAKAGE USE SOAP AND WATER SOLUTION OR OTHER MATERIAL ACCEPTABLE FOR THIS PURPOSE DO NOT USE MATCHES CANDLES FLAME OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION TO LOCATE GAS LEAKS RELIEF VALVE A NEW...

Page 9: ...1785 or Cellular Core Schedule 40 DWV ASTM F 891 Schedule 40 CPVC ASTM F 441 orABS ASTM D 2661 pipe The fittings other than the TERMINATION 45 ELBOW should be equivalent to PVC DWV fittings meetingAS...

Page 10: ...against the wall after installation If the vent pipe is installed up to the wall with a coupling on the end against the wall opening the pipe with the vent terminal can be prepared for gluing before...

Page 11: ...OWER VENT WIRING SCHEMATIC FIGURE 7 CAUTION LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERATION VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVIC...

Page 12: ...e where it exits the roof The total vent system should not exceed the thirty 30 equivalent feet 9 1 equivalent meters of 3 inch pipe or one hundred 100 equivalent feet 30 5 equivalent meters of 4 inch...

Page 13: ...ing characteristics IMPORTANT NOTE A dauber type applicator should only be used on pipe sizes 2 5 1 cm and below For larger diameter pipe a brush or roller must be used 3 MAKING THE JOINT A Cutting Pi...

Page 14: ...tting will have a tendency to slide back while the cement is still wet so hold the joint together for about 15 seconds STEP F G Cleanup and joint movement Remove all excess cement from around the pipe...

Page 15: ...follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life BEFORE OPERATING ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE FILLED WITH WATER AND AIR PURGED FROM AL...

Page 16: ...RESPONSE TIME OF CHILDREN AGED OR DISABLED PERSONS INCREASES THE HAZARDS TO THEM NEVER ALLOW SMALL CHILDREN TO USE A HOT WATER TAP OR TO DRAW THEIR OWN BATH WATER NEVER LEAVE A CHILD OR DISABLED PERS...

Page 17: ...heater for several minutes and check to see if it is venting properly by passing a lit match or paper near the opening of the Air Mixing Box See figure 11 If the draft is proper the match flame will b...

Page 18: ...oted above If you are having a problem with your water heater before calling for service please refer to the following TROUBLE SHOOTING sections If service becomes necessary contact your dealer instal...

Page 19: ...r service to outlet Replace switch Replace control harness Replace blower and motor Replace switch Check for low voltage less than 102 vac have service checked and repaired Ifvoltageisabove102vac make...

Page 20: ...circuit 1 Turn power to the water heater off for 10 seconds and then back on 2 Replace gas control valve Problem with the internal circuit 1 Turn power to the water heater off for 10 seconds and then...

Page 21: ...21 NOTES...

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Page 24: ...eptable method 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR EXPENSES Under the limited warranty the warrantor will provide only a replacement water heater or part thereof The owner is responsible for all other costs Such cos...

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