T-M50 / T-M50 ASME Service manual
Ver. 1.05
37
CONFIDENTIAL
Natural of Fault
Diagnosis
Checkpoint
・
The hot water is not
available when a fixture
is opened
5 Check whether or not the unit is frozen.
6 Check if there is enough gas in the tank / cylinder. (for propane
units)
・
The hot water turns cold
and stays cold
1 Check whether the flow rate is high enough to keep the water
heater running.
2 Check if there is a recirculation system installed and check also
if the recirculation line has enough check valves.
3 Check that the filter on the cold water inlet is clean.
4 Check that the fixtures are free from debris and obstructions.
・
The fan motor is still
spinning after operation
has stopped
1 This is normal operation. After operation has stopped, the fan
motor keeps its running for 35 seconds in order to re-ignite
quickly, as well as purge all the exhaust gas out of the flue.
・
Abnormal sound
from
water heater
1 Check the gas type of the water heater.
2 Check how long the water heater has been installed and in use.
3 Check the installation place.
4 Check the altitude/elevation of area of where the water heater
installed.
5 Check the vent length, when the water heater has been
installed indoors.
6 Check the type of vent cap, when the water heater has been
installed outdoors.
7 Check if there is any blockage in the intake air and/or exhaust.
8 Check if there is dust and lint in burner and heat exchanger,
when the water heater has been installed in laundry room.
9 Check if there is grease and dirt in burner and fan motor, when
the water heater has been installed in restaurant
.
10 Check the manifold pressure in the water heater.
Natural
of
Fault
Malfunction description
Cancellation method
-Fault of gas solenoid valves (SV
1
& SV
3
) during
change of the combustion stage
-Fault of flow adjustment valve
Diagnosis
Checkpoint
・
Fluctuation
of hot water
temperature
1 Check whether the filter in cold water inlet is cleaned.
2 Check whether the gas supply pressure is adequate.
3
Check for cross connections between cold water lines and hot water lines.