Troubleshooting guidelines – John Wood Envirosense Power Vent User Manual

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Please check guidelines below. For your safety, water heater service should be performed only by a qualified service technician.

Read the GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION section first.

INTELLI-VENT TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - RESIDENTIAL CONTROL

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Ignition/flame failure.

1. Gas supply is turned off - pressure too low. Ensure

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supply and manifold gas pressures are within

The water heater has reached the

requirements in the installation manual. Manifold gas

maximum number of retries and is

pressure is non-adjustable if pressure is off by more

currently locked out for one hour.

than 0.3” W.C. (75 Pa) replace the Intelli-Vent™ control.

Cycle the power to the water heater

2. Low supply voltage - should be 115 -125 VAC.

off and on to reset.

3. Ensure flame sensor is making good contact with the

service note:

burner flame, ensure flame is steady see #8 below.

The resistance (ohms) of a hot surface

ignitor will increase over time. If the

4. Ensure the flame sensor is clean - use ultra fine steel

resistance at room temperature is near

wool or Scotch-Brite™ pad to clean flame sensor.

18.8 ohms - consider replacing the ignitor

as a preventative measure.

5. Ensure the hot surface ignitor is positioned to provide

consistent ignition.

6. Check for any cracks in ignitor assembly ceramic

insulators - replace ignitor assembly if damaged.

7. Check resistance of ignitor at room temperature (77ºF)

(25°C) at the plug end. Replace ignitor if resistance is

not within 11.5 and 18.8 ohms at room temperature.

8. Ensure the correct size of vent pipe (2”, 3”, 4”) was

used per installation manual for vent length. Using larger

pipe than required may cause excessive air turbulance

in the combustion chamber.

Self diagnostic tests have found a problem

1. Turn the power off for 10-20 seconds then on again to

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with gas control valve\thermostat driver

clear these error codes.

circuit, internal microprocessor, or other

internal circuits.

2. If any of these error codes persist or cannot be cleared-

replace the Intelli-Vent™ control.

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Flame signal has been sensed out of

1. Turn the power off for 10-20 seconds and then on again

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proper sequence.

again to clear this error code.

2. Replace the Intelli-Vent™ control if this error code persists.

Water temperature in the tank has

1. Turn the power off for 10-20 seconds then on again

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exceeded 195°F (91°C) and has

to clear this error code.

activated the ECO.

2. Replace the Intelli-Vent™ if the error code persists.

The self diagnostic check detected one

1. Press and release temperature adjust buttons. If the

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or both of the temperature adjust buttons above action does not clear the error, the control will

are stuck.

continue to regulate water temperature at the last setting.

However, settings will no longer be adjustable - the

control should be replaced.

The self diagnostic check has detected the

1. Turn the power off for 10-20 seconds then on again

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water temperature sensor (thermistor) is

to clear this error code.

either open or shorted.

2. Replace the Intelli-Vent™ control if this error code persist.

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