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TROUBLE SHOOTING

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.

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 the 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. Replace gas control valve.

One of the temperature adjust

1. Press and release each of the buttons

buttons stuck closed.

once.

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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LED STATUS

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

OPERATE ONLY AS WIRED FROM FACTORY.

Summary of Contents for GPSX-50L

Page 1: ...installation and or operation of this water heater Please pay particular attention to the important safety and operating instructions as well as the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS CAUTION TEXT PRINTED OR OUTL...

Page 2: ...45 When ordering parts provide complete model and serial numbers see rating plate quantity and name of part desired as listed in Figure 1 Standard hardware items may be purchased locally FIGURE1 N COL...

Page 3: ...ep it on the side of the water heater or nearby for future reference Do obtain new warning and instruction labels for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels Do inspect the insulati...

Page 4: ...g jurisdiction In the absence of local codes the installation must comply with the current editions of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 and the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 The forme...

Page 5: ...be suitable for use with potable water 2 Toxic chemicals such as those used for boiler treatment shall NEVER be introduced into this system 3 This unit may NEVER be connected to any existing heating...

Page 6: ...3 1 NFPA54 7 3 4e and 7 8a b as follows 1 The exit terminals of a mechanical vent system shall be not less than 7 feet above grade when located adjacent to public walkways Figure 3 2 A venting system...

Page 7: ...erminal to mount on the pipe Before the vent terminal is installed caulk not supplied around the pipe on the exterior wall and install the wall plate can be held to the outside wall by placing some of...

Page 8: ...SERVICING THIS UNITIS MANUFACTURED WITHAN EXTERNALCONTROL HARNESS FOR EASIER REPLACEMENT IF THE HARNESS OR CONNECTORS GET DAMAGED Do not plug in power cord until vent system is completely installed Th...

Page 9: ...ngs 4 The vent piping should be connected to the blower with a rubber adapter and secured with hose clamps The adapter and clamps are provided with the heater 5 Even though the flue gas temperature le...

Page 10: ...ar the majority of failures in PVC and CPVC systems are the result of shortcuts and or improper joining techniques 2 SELECTIONOFMATERIALS Cutting Device Saw or Pipe Cutter Deburring Tool Knife File or...

Page 11: ...fitting sockets and remove all dirt grease or moisture with a clean dry rag If wiping fails to clean the surfaces a chemical cleaner must be used Check for possible damage such as splits or cracks and...

Page 12: ...ot water line Make sure that the insulation is against the top cover of the heater Fit T P valve insulation over valve Make sure that the insulation does not interfere with the lever of the T P valve...

Page 13: ...LER and HOTTER buttons together and holding for 1 second Then press the COOLER button until the WARM indicator light appears 2 Set the ON OFF switch on the blower control box to the OFF position 3 Tur...

Page 14: ...you experience this type of use you should consider using lower temperature settings to reduce scald hazards Valves for reducing the point of use temperature by mixing cold and hot water are available...

Page 15: ...Y INFORMATION SECTION FIRST USERS OF THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE AWARE THAT GAS COMPONENTS WEAR OUT OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THE GAS CARRYING COMPONENTS OFTHISAPPLIANCE SHOULD BE INSPECTED FOR PROPER OPERAT...

Page 16: ...will damage the heater Turn off the gas and cold water inlet valve to the heater Open a nearby hot water faucet and the heater drain valve BE CAREFUL TO GRASP THE DRAIN VALVE HANDLE SO THAT THE HAND...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...g and YELLOWFLAME air openings in bottom base pan for obstructions or blockage C Not enough dilution air for proper Check dilution air intake for obstructions combustion or blockage A Water on the flo...

Page 19: ...empt to repair tank leaks or parts will void this warranty SERVICEANDLABORRESPONSIBILITY UNDERTHISLIMITEDWARRANTY THEWARRANTORWILLPROVIDE ONLYAREPLACEMENTWATERHEATERORPARTTHEREOF THEOWNER ISRESPONSIBL...

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