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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SUBURBAN MODEL WATER HEATER
ELECTRIC ELEMENT SECTION
Check for 11 5 vac at the OnlOff
Switch
Check Breaker or Replace Switch
.
Yes
.
Water heats t the desired
temperature
1
.
Yes
.
Replace Thermostat assembly
Check for 115vac at the Element
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Recheck Thermostat Switch
.
Yes
.
With the
wer off check the
element econtinuity, should
read 14.5-17 Ohms
1
Replace Element
I
Yes
.
.
.
Yes
.
Check the Amp draw of the element
Replace Element
.
Yes
.
Replace Element
r
Water over heats
Make sure the ThermostaVLimit is
Replace ThermostaVLimit
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System OK
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Note: Some external weeping may
occur at the T&P (Temperature
Pressure Relief) to allow for water
expansion when heated
Note: Odor from the water system can
be caused by not servicing your
Note: You should check or replace
the Anode rod annually
Anode, or sulphur water can be
caused by a chemical action or by
Bacteria so you may flush your tank
with
a Clorox mixture to rid smells.
Please see your Owners Manual.
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