Bradford White RG130T*N Series Service Manual page 5

White Rodgers Gas Control Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom Probable Cause
1. Insufficient combustion air
Pilot goes out supply.
periodically (after 2. Incorrect, clogged vent
heating cycles, system/vent terminal or
once a day, once location.
a week etc.)
3. Inconsistent gas supply or
gas pressure.
4. Combination thermostat/gas
valve set too low for desired
water temperature.
5. Cold inlet water temperature
is very cold.
6. High demand periods.
Not enough hot
7. Incorrectly sized water
water.
heater for application.
8. Combination thermostat/gas
valve is out of calibration/not
functioning.
9. Out of spec dip tube is
diluting hot water with cold
water.
Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant Water Heaters
1. Verify adequate combustion air
2. Check venting for proper sizing
3. Check gas supply and line
1. Check dial on combination
2. Extremely cold water going into
3. Adjust high demand usage.
4. Contact Plumbing professional.
5. Check combination
6. Inspect dip tube and replace if
Corrective action
is available to the unit. Check
and clear Jacket slot openings of
any dirt, dust, restrictions or
other obstructions. Inspect flame
arrestor plate and clean with stiff
bristled brush and/or vacuum to
remove any debris accumulation.
and proper operation
pressure.
thermostat/gas valve.
the heater will decrease the
amount of hot water produced. It
may be necessary to temper
incoming water supply.
thermostat/gas valve for proper
operation, replace if necessary.
necessary.
Service
Procedure
1. See Service
Procedure RG-
VIII, Page 22.
2. See Service
Procedure RG-V,
Page 14.
1. See Service
Procedure RG-V,
Page 12.
2. See Service
Procedure RG-IX,
Page 23.
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