Troubleshooting Guide By Symptom; Noise - Navien NCB-150E Service Manual

5.3 Troubleshooting guide by symptom

5.3.1 Noise

Error type
Defective installation
Vibration noise
Fan vibration noise
Defective flow sensor
Regular noise
Malfunction of water
adjustment valve
Gas and air differential
pressure error
Noise at ignition
(Pop, Beep, Explosive
Noise during
combustion
Low gas pressure
Cause
Incorrect mounting to the wall or in an improper location.
Check for improper installation and reinstall the unit if necessary.
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Vibration caused due to defective blower.
Check the blower. If vibration is significant, replace the fan.
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If intermittent noise occurs during operation, check the fan for debris.
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If vibration noise occurs during operation of the product, and stops when the case
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lid is removed, check the fan.
Rotating noise due to debris caught in the flow sensor.
Noise due to repeated opening/closing of water adjustment valve due to a defective
PCB.
1. Offset pressure adjustment error (refer to page 18)
Adjust offset pressure with the pressure adjusting screw on the main gas valve.
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Set the PCB DIP 4-switch to 1-OFF,2-ON (low fire) or use the Front Panel to set the
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unit at "MIN.1" (refer to page 18).
If noise occurs at standard value, adjust setting above/below the standard.
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ignition)
2. Gas supply error due to defective air pressure sensor.
3. If the same error is repeated, it is due to a defective PCB.
How to check boiling:
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Boiling occurs if the water temperature rises to149 °F -167 °F(65 °C-75 °C).
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Boiling noise
The heat exchanger is clogged partially due to scale deposits. Flush the main heat
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exchanger to remove scale.
Replace the heat exchanger if the error occurs from the start of the installation.
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Exhaust gas that is recirculated into the boiler through the air inlet could produce
abnormal combustion noises.
Check the distance between intake and exhaust (at least 12" (300mm)).
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Whirring
Check the distance between flues if two or more units are installed (at least 12"
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(300mm)).
Check if there are any obstructions near the flue.
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1. Noise occurs due to low gas pressure.
Check the gas supply pressure (dynamic pressure)
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2. Low gas supply due to offset pressure error. (refer to page 98)
Set the PCB DIP 4-switch to 1-OFF,2-ON (low fire) or use the Front Panel to set the
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(whirring)
unit at "MIN.1" (refer to page 37).
Noise due to defective air pressure sensor.
Replace the air pressure sensor.
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Noise due to damaged air pressure hose.
Noise during
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combustion
Noise may be intermittent depending on the size of the damage.
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Check method
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