Thermostat And Gas Supply Check - Kenmore POWER MISER 153.335862 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)
_IWARNING I
This troubleshooting guide has been supplied for use by quail- I
tied service personnel who have a complete understanding of
beth e ectric ty and gas.
_ICAUTION I
Label all wiring before disconnecting any wiring; to ensure
correct reconnection. Failure to follow this instruction I
could cause improper and possible dangerous operation, I
resulting in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
THERMOSTAT AND GAS SUPPLY CHECK
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Turn "ON" gas supply•
Is gas being supplied to the.
thermostat?
Light Pilot. (See Lighting ]
Instructions in manual or attached -,<-
to water heater.
I Pilot won't light. I [Pilot lights.
]Check thermocouple. I ]Turn g as c ock k nob
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"ON".
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Bad Good
Replace thermocouple.
' _ [ Replace thermostat.
l Replace thermostat.
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Call gas company to increase gas _ ................
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pressure.
I ls pilot lit?
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> I Is gas cock knob turned "ON"?
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, Yes
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Is thermostat calling for heat? Run
(hot) water from heater and turn
ad ustment knob higher. Check
using a manometer at thermostat
pressure tap.
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No ............. a Yes
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ls there a minimum gas pressure 3½
W.C. for natural gas or 8" W.C. for
propane (LP.) gas?
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No ............. J
Yes
GO TO ELECTRICAL
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CHECK SECTION
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