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TROUBLE SHOOTING HELP
THERMOSTAT AND GAS SUPPLY CHECK
A hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg) odor may result if water contains
high sulfate and/or minerals. Chlorinating the water supply
should minimize the problem, see EXTENDED NON-USE
PERIODS.
NOTE: Anode rod must remain installed (except for inspection)
to avoid shortening tank life. See LIMITED WARRANTY. Replace
as necessary.
SERVICE AND REPAIR
The A.O. Smith water heater requires no special care other than
the normal maintenance as noted above. If you are having a
problem with your water heater, before calling for service please
refer to the following TROUBLESHOOTING sections. If service
becomes necessary, contact your dealer, installer or an
authorized service agent. Do not attempt to repair the water heater
yourself. Any work performed by unauthorized personnel may
void the warranty.
If you are having a problem with your A.O. Smith water heater
and are not pleased with the service you received:
•
First, please contact your dealer or the A.O. Smith authorized
service agent in your area and explain to them why you are
not satisfied. This will usually correct the problem.
•
If after working with your dealer or service agent the problem
has not been resolved to your satisfaction, please let us
know by either writing to us at:
A.O. Smith Water Products Company
Service Department
106 Adkisson St.
Ashland City, TN 37015
or, going to our website at:
www.aosmithwaterheaters.com
Please click on: "Mail"
then click on: "Service"
and leave us a message.
Please be sure to provide the following information when writing
or e-mailing:
• Model Number
• Serial Number
• Date of Original Purchase
• Date Problem Originated
• Explanation of Problem
Also, please be sure to include a daytime telephone number.
No
Turn "ON" gas supply.
Is gas being supplied to the thermostat?
Yes
Is thermostat calling for heat? Run (hot) water from heater
and set adjustment button higher. Check using a
manometer at thermostat pressure tap.
Is there a minimum gas pressure 4" (1kPa) W.C.
for natural gas or 10" (2.5 kPa) W.C. for propane
(L.P.) gas?
Call gas company to
increase gas pressure.
GO TO TROUBLE SHOOTING
SECTION, PAGE 17.
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Yes
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