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OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST

This checklist in conjunction with “TROUBLESHOOTING” and the “SEQUENCE OF OPERATION” should be used as an on-the-job
troubleshooting guide to identify the cause of incorrect system operation and suggest a remedy for its correction.  Because
improper piping and wiring can result in unsatisfactory system performance, it is suggested that the installation by examined
before using the checklist.  Be sure to refer to the correct piping and wiring diagram for the type of system that is installed.

                                             

                       REMEDY

COMPLAINT

CAUSE

USER

SERVICEMAN

*Water not hot enough.

Thermostat set too low.

Set thermostat dial to
a higher temperature.

Thermostat out of calibration. Call serviceman.

Recalibrate thermostat.  If
thermostat cannot be recalibrated,
replace.

*Insufficient hot water

Thermostat set too low.

Set thermostat dial to a

*See WATER TEMPERATURE

higher temperature.

WARNING (on page 27)

Thermostat out of calibration. Call serviceman.

Recalibrate thermostat.  If
thermostat cannot be recalibrated,
replace.

Main manual gas shutoff

Open main manual gas

valve partially closed.

shutoff valve to fullest extent.

Heater too small for demand. Space usage to give heater

time to restore water
temperature.

Thermostat differential is

Call serviceman.

Replace dual bulb controller if

too wide.

differential is greater than 4°F.

Heater recovery is slower.

Call serviceman.

Check gas input.  If incorrect,
adjust gas pressure or replace
main burner orifice.

Draft hood not installed or

Call serviceman.

Install draft hood or baffles as

one or more flue baffles.

furnished with unit.

Water temperature too hot.

Thermostat set too high.

Set thermostat to a
lower setting.

Heater makes sounds: sizzling. Condensation on outside of

tank - normal.

Rumbling.

Sediment accumulation on

Drain a quantity of water

bottom of tank.

through drain valve.  If

Delime  heater.

rumbling persists, call
a serviceman.

Ticking or metallic sounds.

Expansion and contraction-
normal.

Pounding.

Air chambers in piping have

Drain piping system and

become waterlogged.

refill.  Heater must be off
while this is being done.

Combustion noises.

Too much primary air.

Adjust shutters.

Overfired heater.  Incorrect
burners or orifice for types

Call serviceman.

Check and correct as necessary.

of gas used.

Water leaks.

Drain valve not closed tightly.

If drain valve cannot be
closed tightly, replace.

If leakage source cannot be

Shut off gas supply to heater Repair or in case of suspected

corrected  or  identified,  call

and  close  cold  water  inlet

tank leakage, be certain to confirm

serviceman.

valve to heater.

before  replacing  heater.

Gas odors.

Heater is overfired.

Shut off gas supply to

Check for sooted flue passage.

heater and call serviceman. Check for obstructed vent line.

Check backdraft or lack of draft.
Draft hood may be improperly
installed or not sized properly.

Possible gas leaks.

Shut off gas supply to
heater and call gas
company at once.

Summary of Contents for SBD100399

Page 1: ...FYOWNERTOKEEPFORFUTUREREFERENCE PrintedinU S A 0203 PARTNO 195121 000 CAUTION TEXT PRINTED OR OUTLINED IN RED CONTAINS INFORMATION RELATIVE TO YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND...

Page 2: ...0 000 BTR Hr 85 Gal 82 25 4 50 73 50 65 25 25 50 21 1 65 75 8 27 75 1 50 1 50 1 50 1 50 1 50 1 50 745Lbs 857Lbs 147kW Hr 322L 209cm 12cm 187cm 166cm 65cm 53cm 1 167cm 20cm 70cm 1 50 1 50 1 50 1 50 1 5...

Page 3: ...BD85500 500 000 BTUH 85 Gal 80 1616 1212 970 808 693 606 539 485 441 404 373 346 147 kW Hr 322 L 6118 4588 3671 3059 2622 2294 2039 1835 1668 1529 1412 1311 Tall models Short models TABLE1D HEATERPERF...

Page 4: ...input of 305 000 89 kWh 365 000 107 kWh 399 000 117 kWh and 500 000 147 kWh Btuh with a recovery rating of 277 3 gph 1049 Lph or more also comply with ANSI Z21 10 3 as an automatic instantaneous type...

Page 5: ...having a cold or diminishing sense of smell with age For these reasons the use of a propane gas detector is recommended IF YOU EXPERIENCE AN OUT OF GAS SITUATION DO NOT TRY TO RELIGHTAPPLIANCES YOURS...

Page 6: ...reduction required at high altitudes the output rating of the appliance is reduced and should be compensated for in the sizing of the equipment for application FEATURES SELF CLEANING HYDRO CANNON Thes...

Page 7: ...I NFPA No 70 For Canada refer to Canadian Code CSA C22 1 Only all bronze circulators should be used with commercial water heaters Although circulators are oiled and operated by the manufacturer some c...

Page 8: ...the unit is not level insert the bolts which were used in crating into the legs to correct this condition CLEARANCES These heaters are approved for installation on combustible flooring in an alcove wh...

Page 9: ...lution must be obtained from outdoors The installation instructions for confined spaces in tightly constructed buildings must be followed to ensure adequate air supply CONFINEDSPACE When drawing combu...

Page 10: ...by means of a circulating pump When a circulating pump is used it is important to note that the flow rate should be slow so that there will be a minimum of turbulence inside the heater If a water hea...

Page 11: ...197 198 199 200 Input 180 000 190 000 199 000 Btuh Total Vent Height Feet Draft Hood 6 6 8 10 15 20 30 50 100 Input Btuh Rise Vent Connector Diameter in inches 180 000 1 Ft 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 190 000 8 8...

Page 12: ...10 10 8 8 8 Number of Combined Input Heaters in Thousands of Btuh Manifold Common Vent Diameter 2 610 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 3 915 16 16 16 14 14 12 12 12 4 1220 18 18 16 16 16 14 14 12 MODEL 365 40...

Page 13: ...0 60 66 138 260 530 810 1520 2400 4300 8800 70 61 125 240 490 750 1400 2250 3900 8100 80 57 118 220 460 690 1300 2050 3700 7500 90 53 110 205 430 650 1220 1950 3450 7200 100 50 103 195 400 620 1150 18...

Page 14: ...e controls The minimum gas supply pressure for input adjustment must FIGURE 10 SINGLE UNIT WIRING DIAGRAM SBD MODELS 120 THROUGH 500A not be less than 4 5 W C 1 12 Kpa for natural gas and 11 0 W C 2 7...

Page 15: ...f applying heat to this fitting Do not allow pipe dope to contact the plastic tube during installation CODE RESTRICTIONS Use of the top inlet water connection is not permitted on installations in the...

Page 16: ...LD NOT EXCEED SAFE USE TEMPERATUREAT FIXTURES SEE WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL WARNING ON PAGE 27 IF HIGHER PREHEAT TEMPERATURES ARE NECESSARY TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE BOOSTER OUTPUT ADD AN ANTI SCALD VALVE FO...

Page 17: ...GLESWITCHMUSTBECLOSED ON DURING THERINSEOPERATIONANDOPEN OFF WHENDISHWASHER IS NOTOPERATING OR WHEN ON LONG STANDBY NOTE 2 INSTALLLINETEMPERATURECONTROLINANUNINSULATED TEEBEYONDTHEDISHWASHINGMACHINETA...

Page 18: ...in the installation diagrams on the following pages are typical TWO TEMPERATURE TWO HEATERS ONE PRE HEATER ONE BOOSTER HEATER WITH OR WITHOUT BUILDING RECIRCULATION The discharge opening of the temper...

Page 19: ...OTE 3 ADJUST PLUG COCK SO THE SANITIZING LOOP FLOW RATE DOES NOT CAUSE UNNECESSARY TURBULENCE IN THE TANK PIPE RELIEF VALVE TO OPEN DRAIN INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES CIRCULATING RETURN LINE...

Page 20: ...HER PREHEAT TEMPERATURES ARE NECESSARY TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE BOOSTER OUTPUT ADD ANANTI SCALD VALVE FOR HOT WATER SUPPLIED TO FIXTURES INSERT A CAUTION IF BUILDING COLD WATER SUPPLY HAS A BACKFLOW PREVENT...

Page 21: ...STER OUTPUT ADD AN ANTI SCALDVALVE FOR HOT WATER SUPPLIED TO FIXTURES PIPE RELIEF VALVE TO OPEN DRAIN WHEN USING A STATE T 140 200 350 OR 400 STORAGE TANK USE LOWER 3 4 OPENING FOR TANK TEMPERATURE CO...

Page 22: ...SBDMODELS 120 69 75 177cm 69 75 177cm 154 73 00 185cm 73 00 185cm 180 67 50 171cm 70 50 179cm 197 75 00 192cm 81 50 207cm 198 75 00 192cm N A 199 67 50 171cm 70 50 179cm 200 72 00 183cm 72 00 183cm 2...

Page 23: ...installation manual for complete instructions MULTIPLE UNIT INSTALLATIONS For multiple unit installations contact State Water Heaters Technical Support Center at 1 800 527 1953 TABLE5 MANIFOLDGASPRES...

Page 24: ...ION PURGE DISCHARGE MUST NOT ENTER CONFINEDAREAS OR SPACES WHERE IGNITION CAN OCCUR THE AREA MUST BE WELL VENTILATED AND ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION MUSTBE INACTIVATED OR REMOVED WARNING THE GAS VALVE MUS...

Page 25: ...SYSTEM AND ANY GAS CONTROL WHICH HAS BEEN UNDER WATER E DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE UNLESS UNIT IS FILLED WITH WATERAND INLET LINES AFTER FULLY OPEN WARNING IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTL...

Page 26: ...L SYSTEM AND ANY GAS CONTROL WHICH HAS BEEN UNDER WATER E DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE UNLESS UNIT IS FILLED WITH WATERAND INLET LINESAFTER FULLY OPEN WARNING IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACT...

Page 27: ...e the damper disc manually or motor damage will occur If the water heater does not operate with the Service Switch in either position Refer to the Troubleshooting Sections and Operational Checklist se...

Page 28: ...n PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK THE PILOT At least once a year check the pilot burner fig 15 and the main burner fig 16 for proper operation Refer to the following pilot and main burner sections PILOT...

Page 29: ...the gauge port and refer to Table 5 for correct manifold pressure 2 Use this formula to clock the meter Be sure that other gas consuming appliances are not operating during this interval 3600 X H Btuh...

Page 30: ...heater and replacement of the factory installed magnesium anodes with aluminum anodes may correct the condition Occasionally water softener companies recommend removal of heater anodes for odor reason...

Page 31: ...ex head screws securing tank cleanout plate and remove plate 4 Remove lime scale or sediment using care not to damage the glass lining 5 Inspect cleanout plate gasket if new gasket is required replace...

Page 32: ...ount of UN LIME If the material is vigorously dissolved by the UN LIME it can be reused if not the UN LIME should be replaced TROUBLESHOOTING IGNITION MODULE SYSTEM Before calling your service agent t...

Page 33: ...breaker 5 Disconnect switch off 6 Harness not plugged into appliance receptacle A FLUE DAMPER OPEN OR OPENING Unit is calling for heat and damper disc should be in vertical position VOLTAGE ACROSS 4...

Page 34: ...slower Call serviceman Check gas input If incorrect adjust gas pressure or replace main burner orifice Draft hood not installed or Call serviceman Install draft hood or baffles as one or more flue ba...

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Page 36: ...36 500 Lindahl Parkway Ashland City TN 37015 Phone 800 821 2017 Fax 800 644 9306 www stateind com...

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