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For atmospheric vent models
Range Low 55° - very hot 160°
Average bath 110°F, typical water heater temp 120°
ECO limit 199° F, ECO trips, gas valve fails
TP release water at 170°
All calibrations are approximate
Severe scalding risk over 135°
To reset gas control, rotate dial to OFF, wait 10 minutes for gas to clear. Then relight.
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For power vent and flue dampered models
Range Low 90° - very hot 160°
Average bath 110°F, typical water heater temp 120°
ECO limit 199°F, ECO trips, gas valve fails
Average bath 110°F
ECO limit 199°F
TP release water  at 170°
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Range Low 80° to Hot 150°
Error C flashes at 160°
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Promax gas water heater manual
Method A... After the unit has been off for at least a minute, plug it in, turn on switch; within a few seconds, depress both arrow buttons on controller, and hold them until the left light begins to blink.  Release them, and within a few seconds, push those arrow buttons in the following sequence:  L/R/L/L/R/L/R/R.  This should reset the controller.
Method B... after FV event on AO Smith
1. Turn off power to water heater for 10 seconds.
2. Restore power to water heater.
3. Within 10 seconds of restoring power, press the two temperature adjust buttons simultaneously until the left (green) “Vacation” LED begins to blink (approx. 5 second delay). Once the Vacation LED begins to blink, release both buttons.
4. Again, within 10 seconds, press both temperature adjust buttons simultaneously until
Vacation LED is on steady (approx. 5 second delay).
5. Release two buttons, the  microcomputer will clear the FVS lock-out and normal
operation will then be restored.



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6) Gas water heater thermostats are usually single-use after ECO trips.
Exception, some intellivent-style power-vent thermostats can be reset using button sequence.
-ECO Energy Cut Off is located inside the thermostat probe that extends into the tank to measure water temperature. When ECO senses overheating inside tank, the ECO trips and shuts off gas control.
-If ECO is tripped, or other malfunction, Gas valve must be replaced.
-ECO must have continuity so small current (derived from thermocouple or thermopile when heated by pilot light) can travel from thermostat through the ECO and back again to thermostat, completing the electric circuit, and signaling to gas control to function normally.
-If water heater burner or pilot light has gas, if pilot or burner flutters and goes out, then ECO is not tripped: Gas thermostat might still be bad, but FV system or related maintenance is first suspect.
-Do not install cold water line above gas valve where condensation drips on valve. 
Thermostat calibration means tank temperature matchs thermostat setting. All setting are approximate and vary widely. Adjust temperature, replace gas control if temperature setting is unreliable.
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How to light water heater/ pdf

For atmospheric vent models
Range Low 55° - very hot 160°
Average bath 110°F, typical water heater temp 120°
ECO limit 199° F, ECO trips, gas valve fails
TP release water  at 170°
All calibrations are approximate
Severe scalding risk over 135°
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How to test & replace Honeywell gas control valve
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For power vent models
Range Low 90° - very hot 160°
Average bath 110°F, typical water heater temp 120°
ECO limit 199° F, ECO trips, gas valve fails
Average bath 110°F
ECO limit 199° F
TP release water  at 170°
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How to clean burner

Safety
Water heater safety precautions
Water heater precautions/ pdf
Gas-water-heater-Safety-Precautions
Gas valve safety
Thermal expansion
Insulation blanket


How to light water heater

For power vent models
Range Low 80° to Hot 150°
Error C flashes at 160°
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Sample manual
Intellivent wiring
Power direct vent troubleshoot
Sequence of operation
Intellivent error codes-troubleshoot
Promax gas water heater manual
For resetting controller: After the unit has been off for at least a minute, plug it in, turn on the switch; within a few seconds, depress both arrow buttons on the controller, and hold them until the left light begins to blink.  Release them, and within a few seconds, push those arrow buttons in the following sequence:  L/R/L/L/R/L/R/R.  This should reset the controller.
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To reset: turn the red control knob on and off 6 times within 30 seconds to reset the board.


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Dusty environments Trace chemicalsAvoid dusty environment that will clog air intake, cause unburned fuel, and create fire hazard
-Do not install cold water line above gas valve where condensation drips on valve.  
-Annually clean burner area with wire brush and vacuum cleaner. read1 read2
Troubleshoot and clean gas water heater

Remove chemicals from same room as water heater.
-Chemicals corrode water heater parts and vent pipe. 'Spray propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, household bleach, waxes and process chemicals are corrosive at very low levels with no odor." Read Bradford White Pdf pg2-8    Read Rheem pdf
Outlet polarity
If gas valve is connected to electricity, the outlet polarity must be correct
Water heater must be grounded. Poor ground can prevent flame. GFCI circuit can cause short cycling. If outlet is not dedicated or has GFI, other loads such as florescent lighting can cause short cycling.

Unplug cord. Test for continuity between ground prong on plug and manifold tube on gas valve.
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