Bradford White Corp Water Heater U1TW40SFRN User Manual

®
TTW Eco-Defender  
Residential Ultra Low NOx Gas Water Heaters  
SERVICE  
MANUAL  
Troubleshooting Guide  
and Instructions for Service  
(To be performed ONLY by  
qualified service providers)  
Models Covered  
by This Manual:  
U1TW40S*FRN  
U1TW50S*FRN  
U1TW60T*FRN  
U2TW50T*FRN  
U2TW65T*FRN  
UTW450S60FR*N  
UTW465S60FR*N  
(*) Denotes Warranty Years  
Manual 238-48385-00A  
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WARNING  
If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or ex-  
plosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or death.  
What to do if you smell gas:  
x Do not try to light any appliance  
x Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your build-  
ing  
x Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the  
gas supplier’s instructions.  
x If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.  
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service  
agency, or the gas supplier.  
DANGER  
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable, combustible, or corrosive  
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.  
CAUTION  
Incorrect operation of this water heater may create a hazard to life and  
property and will nullify the warranty.  
If sweat fittings are to be used, DO NOT apply heat to the nipples on top of  
the water heater. Sweat the tubing to the adapter before fitting the  
adapter to the water connections. It is imperative that heat is not applied  
to the nipples containing a plastic liner.  
Turn off or disconnect the electrical power supply to the water heater be-  
fore servicing. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing con-  
trols. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify  
proper operation after servicing.  
NOTICE  
Before proceeding, please inspect the water heater and its components for  
possible damage. DO NOT install any water heater with damaged compo-  
nents. If damage is evident, then please contact the supplier where the  
water heater was purchased or the manufacturer listed on the rating plate  
for replacement parts.  
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WARNING  
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury,  
do not store materials against the water heater or any of its components.  
Use proper care to avoid unnecessary contact, especially by children, with  
the water heater and its components. Under no circumstances must flam-  
mable materials, such as gasoline or paint thinner be used or stored in the  
vicinity of this water heater or in any location in which the fumes could  
reach the water heater.  
Hydrogen gas can be produced in an operating water heater that has not  
had water drawn from the tank for a long period of time (generally two  
weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable. To prevent the  
possibility of injury under these conditions, we recommend a hot water fau-  
cet to be open for several minutes at the kitchen sink before you use any  
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. If hydro-  
gen is present, there will be an unusual sound such as air escaping through  
the pipes as hot water begins to flow. Do not smoke or have open flame  
near the faucet at the time it is open.  
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE NOT CER-  
TAIN OF THE FOLLOWING:  
Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and natural gas have an odorant  
added by the gas supplier that aids in the detection of the gas. Most peo-  
ple recognize this odor as a “sulfur” or “rotten egg” smell. Other condi-  
tions, such as “odorant fade” can cause the odorant to diminish in intensity,  
or ”fade,” and not be as readily detectable. If you have a diminished sense  
of smell, or are in any way unsure of the presence of gas, immediately con-  
tact your gas supplier from a neighbor's telephone. Gas detectors are  
available. Contact your gas supplier, or plumbing professional for more in-  
formation.  
FAILURE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW, LISTED 3/4” X 3/4” TEM-  
PERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL RELEASE THE MANUFAC-  
TURER FROM ANY CLAIM THAT MIGHT RESULT FROM EXCESSIVE TEM-  
PERATURE AND PRESSURES.  
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Introduction  
The Bradford White ECO-DEFENDER Safety System®  
The Bradford White ECO-DEFENDER Safety System was designed to resist  
the ignition of flammable vapors that can occur outside of the water heater  
and produce Ultra Low NOx emissions. Use and installation are nearly iden-  
tical to previous versions of atmospherically fired and vented water heaters.  
A number of exclusive design features are incorporated in the system that  
will require additional knowledge on the part of the qualified service pro-  
vider. The following information will instruct service professionals on the  
function, proper diagnosis, and repair of water heaters employing the Brad-  
ford White ECO-DEFENDER Safety System.  
Introduction  
The new Bradford White TTW ECO-DEFENDER water heaters are designed to provide reli-  
able performance with enhanced standard features. New design features include reliable spark  
to pilot ignition system, enhanced diagnostics, simplified servicing, quiet operation, additional  
vent lengths, Bradford White ECO-DEFENDER Safety System ® and Ultra Low NOx emis-  
sions.  
Spark-to-Pilot Ignition System - Employing the spark-to-pilot ignition system promotes reli-  
able and consistent pilot and main burner ignitions to provide hot water on demand.  
Integrated Immersion Thermal Well/Gas Control with LED - Was developed for ease of  
troubleshooting by providing simple diagnostic codes to pinpoint an installation or component  
performance issue.  
New Powerful Blower - Will eliminate problems with difficult venting situations.  
Quieter and Cooler Blower Operation - Blower noise is significantly reduced for both inte-  
rior and exterior environments. Cooler operation increases blower life by reducing bearing wear  
and noise.  
Rugged Wiring Connections - receptacle type connections promote error free wiring.  
Increased Vent Lengths - Increased venting performance is achieved while maintaining En-  
ergy Factor and FHSR performance.  
The TTW1, TTW2 & TW4 water heaters use a combustion system were flue gases are com-  
bined with dilution air to reduce the flue gas temperature in the blower. The diluted flue gases  
are evacuated to the exterior through low temperature vent materials. The gas control main-  
tains water temperature, ignition sequence and regulates gas flow. A safety circuit consisting of  
a pressure switch and blower temperature switch verifies proper conditions exist for safe and  
reliable operation. If a situation outside of normal operating parameters exists, the gas control  
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How to Use this Manual  
diagnostic LED will flash a code to positively identify an operational issue.  
This service manual is designed to facilitate problem diagnosis and enhance service efficiency.  
To further promote quicker service times the new gas valve can be removed and replaced with-  
out draining the water heater. A special tool is required and will be provided with each gas  
valve kit shipped from our Service Parts department.  
Please read the service manual completely before attempting service on this new series of  
power  
How the Safety System Works  
During normal operation, most air for combustion is drawn into the water heater through the  
openings in the jacket door. This air travels into the burner venturi, mixing with the gas jet.  
This air is then mixed with gas inside the burner and drawn to the burner screen and is effi-  
ciently combusted producing Ultra Low NOx emissions. Additional air is drawn through the  
openings in the jacket. This air travels down and around the combustion chamber and enters  
through holes in the bottom of the corrosion-resistant combustion chamber. The air then travels  
up through the oriented flame arrestor plate louvers, where the velocity of the air is increased  
and its direction altered. The air then mixes in a normal manner with the combustion products  
from the burner.  
In the case where trace amounts of flammable vapors are present in the air flowing into the  
combustion chamber and burner venturi, the vapors are harmlessly ignited by the burner / pilot  
flame. If flammable vapors are in sufficient quantity to prevent normal combustion, the burner  
and pilot flames are designed to shut down.  
Should the flammable vapors continue to the burner, the flame arrestor plate and burner screen  
prevent the flames from traveling backwards and igniting vapors outside of the combustion  
chamber. This causes the thermopile to overheat and shuts down the main pilot and burner. The  
thermopile powers the intelligent diagnostic control which is capable of recognizing restricted  
airflow conditions caused by severe lint, dust and oil accumulation on the burner screen and  
arrestor plate. The intelligent diagnostic control will deactivate the burner and pilot in the  
unlikely event of restricted airflow.  
How to Use this Manual  
It is intended for this manual to be used by qualified service personnel for the primary purpose  
of troubleshooting and repair of the Bradford White Residential Flue Damper water heaters.  
Understanding the sequence of operation section of this manual will contribute greatly to trou-  
bleshooting the water heater.  
The Honeywell WV4460E Electronic Gas Control will display error codes in the event of ab-  
normal operation. Error codes are listed in the troubleshooting chart beginning on page 13 of  
this service manual. The troubleshooting chart will also indicate the probable cause for the error  
code and direct the service professional to a service procedure to properly diagnose the abnor-  
mal operation.  
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Tools Required  
Contact the Bradford White technical support group immediately if diagnosis cannot be made  
using the methods described in this service manual.  
Tools Required for Service  
Manometer: A liquid “U” tube type or a digital (magna-helic) type can be used. This device is  
used to measure gas and/or air pressure and vacuum.  
Multi-Meter: A digital type is strongly recommended. This device is used to measure electrical  
values. The meter you select must have the capability to measure volts AC, volts DC, amps,  
micro-amps and ohms.  
Electronic Probes: In some cases, standard multi-meter probes will damage or simply not be  
effective to obtain certain voltage and ohm reading. It will be necessary to have special elec-  
tronic “pin” type multi-meter probes. These probes are available at most electronic wholesale  
outlets.  
Thermometer: Used to measure water temperature. An accurate thermometer is recommended.  
Water Pressure Gage: Used to measure water supply pressure. Also used to determine tank  
pressure by adapting to the drain valve of the heater.  
Gas Control Service Tool: BWC part number 239-45991-00. A specialized tool designed to  
remove the gas control from gas control thermal well. Available from your Bradford White  
parts supplier.  
Various Hand Tools: Pipe wrench, channel locks, open end wrenches (3/8", 7/16", 1/2"), 12"  
crescent wrench, Allen wrench set, screw drivers (common & Phillips), 1/4" nut driver, pliers  
(common & needle nose), socket set, side cutters, wire cutters, wire strippers, wire crimpers,  
torpedo level, small shop vac, step ladder, flashlight, and 5 gallon pail.  
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Specifications  
Power Supply  
Dedicated 115VAC, 60 Hz, 15A.  
Gas Supply Pipe  
Approved Gas Type  
Gas Pressure  
Minimum 1/2” NPT (schedule 40 black iron pipe recommended).  
Natural Gas.  
6.0” W.C. minimum, 11.0” W.C. maximum.  
Power vent through the wall or vertical through the roof.  
Venting System  
Approved Vent Materials PVC, CPVC or ABS.  
Minimum clearance for  
Servicing  
18” from top, 24” from front, 4” sides and rear.  
150 PSI maximum allowable working pressure. Check local codes for  
supply pressure.  
Water Supply Pressure  
TCO Limit  
Residential 118oF (87oC), Commercial 199oF (93oC).  
Residential Temperature  
Set Point Range  
60oF (16oC) to 160oF (71oC) (approximate temperatures).  
Commercial Tempera-  
ture Set Point Range  
80oF (27oC) to 180oF (82oC) (approximate temperatures).  
Blower Temperature  
Switch  
Normally closed, opens @ 165oF (74oC), auto reset @130oF (54oC)  
UTW1 Models:  
Normally open, closes on vacuum increase @ -0.68, opens on vacuum  
decrease @ -0.65  
Pressure Switch  
U2TW Models:  
Normally open, closes on vacuum increase @ -1.28, opens on vacuum  
decrease @-1.25  
UTW1 Models:  
115VAC, 60Hz, 3.1 amps, 3000 RPM, 42 CFM @ 1.5” W.C.  
U2TW Models:a,  
Blower  
115VAC, 60Hz, 3.1 amps, 3000 RPM, 68 CFM @ 0.4” W.C.  
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Specifications  
Vent Tables  
Venting Specifications for:  
40 Gallon—40,000 BTU/hr.  
50 Gallon—40,000 BTU/hr.  
60 Gallon—42,000 BTU/hr.  
2” Diameter (5.1 cm) PVC Vent Connector Lengths  
Maximum Straight  
# of Elbows  
Minimum Straight  
Length ft (m)  
Terminating  
Length ft (m)  
Through the Wall  
Through the Wall  
Through the Wall  
Through the Wall  
1
2
3
4
45 (13.7)  
40 (12.2)  
35 (10.7)  
30 (9.2)  
2 (0.6)  
2 (0.6)  
2 (0.6)  
2 (0.6)  
Through the Roof  
Through the Roof  
Through the Roof  
Through the Roof  
Through the Roof  
0
1
2
3
4
50 (15.2)  
45 (13.7)  
40 (12.2)  
35 (10.7)  
30 (9.2)  
7 (2.1)  
7 (2.1)  
7 (2.1)  
7 (2.1)  
7 (2.1)  
3” Diameter (7.6 cm) PVC Vent Connector Lengths  
Maximum Straight  
# of Elbows  
Minimum Straight  
Length ft (m)  
Terminating  
Length ft (m)  
Through the Wall  
Through the Wall  
Through the Wall  
Through the Wall  
Through the Wall  
1
2
3
4
5
115 (35.0)  
110 (33.5)  
105 (32.0)  
100 (30.5)  
95 (29.0)  
10 (3.1)  
10 (3.1)  
10 (3.1)  
10 (3.1)  
10 (3.1)  
Through the Roof  
Through the Roof  
Through the Roof  
Through the Roof  
Through the Roof  
0
1
2
3
4
120 (36.6)  
115 (35.0)  
110 (33.5)  
105 (32.0)  
100 (30.5)  
15 (4.6)  
15 (4.6)  
15 (4.6)  
15 (4.6)  
15 (4.6)  
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Specifications  
Vent Tables  
Venting Specifications for:  
48 Gallon—60,000 BTU/hr.  
65 Gallon—60,000 BTU/hr.  
3” Diameter (7.6 cm) PVC Vent Connector Lengths  
Maximum Straight  
# of Elbows  
Minimum Straight  
Length ft (m)  
Terminating  
Length ft (m)  
Through the Wall  
Through the Wall  
Through the Wall  
Through the Wall  
1
2
3
4
55 (16.8)  
50 (15.2)  
45 (13.7)  
40 (12.2)  
2 (0.6)  
2 (0.6)  
2 (0.6)  
2 (0.6)  
Through the Roof  
Through the Roof  
Through the Roof  
Through the Roof  
0
1
2
3
60 (18.3)  
55 (16.8)  
50 (15.2)  
45 (13.7)  
7 (2.1)  
7 (2.1)  
7 (2.1)  
7 (2.1)  
4” Diameter (10.2 cm) PVC Vent Connector Lengths  
Maximum Straight  
# of Elbows  
Minimum Straight  
Length ft (m)  
Terminating  
Length ft (m)  
Through the Wall  
Through the Wall  
Through the Wall  
Through the Wall  
Through the Wall  
1
2
3
4
5
175 (53.3)  
170 (51.8)  
165 (50.3)  
160 (48.8)  
155 (47.2)  
10 (3.1)  
10 (3.1)  
10 (3.1)  
10 (3.1)  
10 (3.1)  
Through the Roof  
Through the Roof  
Through the Roof  
Through the Roof  
Through the Roof  
0
1
2
3
4
180 (54.9)  
175 (53.3)  
170 (51.8)  
165 (50.3)  
160 (48.8)  
15 (4.6)  
15 (4.6)  
15 (4.6)  
15 (4.6)  
15 (4.6)  
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Specifications  
Control Timings  
Ignition State  
Timing  
Pre-purge  
15 seconds  
90 seconds  
3 seconds  
15 seconds  
Trial for Ignition  
Flame Stabilization Period  
Inter-purge  
Flame Failure Response Time  
Post-purge  
1.5 seconds (2 second maximum, 1 second minimum)  
15 seconds  
PS Fault Delay (failed open/close)  
Soft Lockout  
Retry after 2 minutes  
Retry after 5 minutes  
TCO Limit Lockout  
Indefinite (see page 34 to reset)  
Retry after 2 minutes (repeats 5 times)  
Indefinite (cycle power to reset)  
Indefinite (self clears if fault clears for at least 15 seconds)  
Verify Resistive Delay  
Simulated Resistive Load Lockout  
Hardware Error Lockout  
Wiring Diagram  
BLOWER  
BLOWER  
MOTOR  
BLOWER  
TEMPERATURE  
SWITCH  
M
G
PRESSURE  
BL  
SWITCH  
W
Y
Y
R
W
BK  
G
PILOT  
W
Honeywell  
PLUG  
BK  
BK  
BK  
Y
G
W
R
BK  
WATER TEMPERATURE  
SENSOR  
BL  
FLAMMABLE  
VAPOR SENSOR  
RESETTABLE  
THERMAL  
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Sequence of Operation  
Power Up Sequence  
1. Start-up: Upon power up, the gas control runs a safe start check with a  
typical delay of 5 seconds.  
2. Flammable Vapor Verification: The gas control verifies that the Flamma-  
ble Vapor Sensor is in the proper operating range prior to energizing any  
components. If the sensor is within the proper range, the gas control  
resumes normal operation. If the Flammable Vapor Sensor is out of  
range, the gas control LED immediately flashes 7 times with a 3 second  
pause.  
Normal Heating Sequence  
1. Thermostat Calls for Heat: Prior to energizing the blower, the gas control  
checks the safety circuit to insure the circuit is open. In the safety circuit  
the pressure switch is normally open and the blower temperature switch  
is normally closed.  
2. If the safety circuit is closed, the gas control waits 4 seconds, the gas  
control LED flashes 2 times with a 3 second pause. The gas control  
waits 2 minutes. Then, the blower runs for 30 seconds. This cycle re-  
peats until the safety circuit opens.  
3. Blower energizes.  
4. Pressure switch proves blower/vent system operation: If the pressure  
switch does not close within 30 seconds, the gas control LED flashes 3  
times with 3 second pause. The blower runs for 30 seconds every 2 min-  
utes trying to get the pressure switch or blower temperature switch to  
close. This cycle repeats as long as there is a call for heat.  
5. Blower pre-purge period (15 seconds).  
6. Trial for Pilot Ignition (90 seconds): The gas control lights the pilot by  
activating the spark igniter and gas flow to the pilot burner. If flame is  
not sensed within 90 seconds, the spark igniter and gas flow are deacti-  
vated. The blower will post-purge, and the gas control LED flashes 6  
times with a 3 second pause.  
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Sequence of Operation  
Normal Heating Sequence (cont’d)  
7. Main Burner Ignition: After pilot flame is sensed, the gas control acti-  
vates the main valve for main burner ignition. The gas control will ig-  
nore flame and pressure switch signals for 3 seconds to allow for the  
main burner to stabilize.  
8. Steady State Operation: During steady state operation, the gas control  
monitors:  
Thermostat Temperature Sensor: When the setpoint temperature is sat-  
isfied, the gas control is shutdown, and the blower will post-purge for 15  
seconds. The gas control LED flashes a short flash once every 4 seconds  
(Idle status code).  
Pressure switch/blower temperature switch: If either switch opens, the  
pilot valve and the main valve are shut down. The blower continues to  
run for 30 seconds attempting to close the circuit. The gas control LED  
flashes 3 times with 3 second pause.  
Flame Sensor: If flame is lost, the pilot and main valves are shutdown.  
The blower runs for 15 seconds. The gas control attempts to re-light the  
pilot 4 times. If unsuccessful, the blower is shutdown, and the gas con-  
trol proceeds to a 5 minute lockout. The gas control re-attempts to light  
the pilot starting at Normal Heating Sequence #2.  
9. Thermostat Satisfies: Gas control LED flashes once every 4 seconds.  
10.Burner Off.  
11.Blower post-purge (15 seconds).  
Abnormal Operation  
1. Flammable Vapor Sensor Fault:  
A) If the resistance is greater than 70,000 ohms: The gas control imme-  
diately turns off all outputs. The gas control waits and monitors resis-  
tance for 30 seconds. If the resistance is greater than 65,000 ohms af-  
ter 30 seconds, the gas control proceeds to verify resistive delay for 2  
minutes and flashes 7 times then 1 time with a three second pause. This  
process is repeated 5 times until the control either returns to normal op-  
eration or proceeds to flammable vapor lockout.  
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Sequence of Operation  
Abnormal Operation (cont’d)  
B) If the resistance is below 3000 ohms: The gas control immediately  
turns off all outputs and proceeds to flash 8 times then 1 time with a  
three second pause. The error self clears if the resistance returns to nor-  
mal range for at least 15 seconds.  
2. Temperature Sensor Fault:  
A) Temperature Sensor Open Circuit: The gas control immediately turns  
off all outputs and proceeds to flash 8 times then 3 times with a three  
second pause. The error self clears if the fault clears for at least 15 sec-  
onds.  
B) Thermal well sensors not reading the same temperature within  
5.5°F: The gas control immediately turns off all outputs and proceeds  
to flash 8 times then 3 times with three second pause. The error self  
clears if the fault clears for at least 15 seconds.  
C) Water Temperature in excess of ECO (Energy Cut Off) Limit: The gas  
control immediately turns off the pilot and main valves. The gas control  
LED proceeds to flash 4 times with a 3 second pause.  
To reset the gas control, rotate the setpoint knob to the minimum set-  
ting for at least 6 seconds before returning to desired temperature set-  
ting.  
3. Pressure Switch/Blower Temperature Fault:  
A) Pressure switch closed at start of call for heat: The gas control waits 4  
seconds then, proceeds to flash 2 times with a 3 second pause. The  
gas control waits 2 minutes and then turns on the blower for 30 sec-  
onds. The blower turns off after 30 seconds and the control waits for  
the pressure switch to open. Any time the pressure switch opens, the  
blower turns on (or stays on) and the control proceeds to wait for the  
pressure switch to close.  
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Sequence of Operation  
Abnormal Operation (cont’d)  
B) Pressure switch or blower temperature switch failed to close: The gas  
control runs the blower for 30 seconds waiting for the pressure switch  
and/or the blower temperature switch to close. If either switch does  
not close in 30 seconds, the blower turns off and the control flashes 3  
times with a 3 second pause. The gas control waits 2 minutes before  
turning on the blower for another 30 seconds to see the circuit close.  
This cycle repeats as long as there is a call for heat or until the circuit  
closes.  
C) Pressure switch or blower temperature switch opens during operation:  
The gas control turns off the pilot and main valve, runs the blower for  
15 seconds (inter-purge) waiting for the pressure switch and/or the  
blower temperature switch to close. If either switch fails to close, the  
gas control proceeds as described in 3b above. If the circuit closes  
again by the end of the inter-purge, the recycle counter is incre-  
mented, if the recycle count has not reached its limit (4), another trial  
for ignition begins. If the recycle count has been reached, the gas  
control turns off the blower and flashes 6 times, then 2 times with a  
3 second pause. The gas control waits 5 minutes before repeating ig-  
nition sequence.  
4. Trial for Ignition Fault:  
A) Pressure switch opens during trial: The gas control turns off the ig-  
niter and pilot valve. The gas control proceeds as described in 3b  
above. If the pressure switch closes within 30 seconds the gas control  
will continue with a trial for ignition starting at blower pre-purge.  
B) Flame Not Sensed: The gas control energizes the spark igniter at-  
tempting to light the pilot and prove flame. If flame is not sensed  
within 90 seconds, the spark igniter turns off, the pilot valve is  
closed. The gas control LED flashes 6 times then 1 time with 3 sec-  
ond pause. The control waits 5 minutes before repeating the ignition  
sequence.  
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Sequence of Operation  
Abnormal Operation (cont’d)  
5. Flame Sensing Fault:  
A) Flame Lost During Run: The gas control turns off the pilot and main  
valves and runs the blower for 15 seconds (inter-purge) The gas control  
increments the recycle count, if the recycle count has not reached its  
limit (4), another trial for ignition begins. If the recycle count has been  
reached, the gas control LED flashes 6 times then 3 times with a 3 sec-  
ond pause. The gas control waits 5 minutes before repeating the igni-  
tion sequence.  
B) Flame Sensed Out of Sequence: The gas control only looks for pilot  
flame when the blower is running. If flame is present when the pilot  
valve is not open, the gas control proceeds to wait for flame loss and  
flashes 5 times with 3 second pause. This continues until flame is lost,  
once the flame signal is lost, the control flashes 6 times then 4 times  
with a 3 second pause. The control waits 5 minutes before repeating the  
ignition sequence.  
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Troubleshooting  
Observe the green LED on the water heater gas con-  
trol. Error codes are displayed with a 3 second pause  
before repeating. Once the error code is known, check  
and repair the water heater, as recommended in the  
table below.  
Green LED  
LED Status  
None (LED  
not on or  
flashing)  
Control Status  
Probable Cause  
Control power switch in "OFF"  
Service Procedure  
No electrical power position.  
Supply voltage interrupted.  
Turn Power On  
One short  
flash every  
four seconds satisfied (no faults)  
Alternates  
bright and  
dim  
Stand-by mode,  
Thermostat is  
Temperature demand is satisfied  
(no call for heat)  
Normal operation  
Normal operation  
Thermostat calling Tank temperature below  
for heat (no fault) setpoint of thermostat  
(heartbeat)  
1. Unstable pilot  
2. Pilot tube blocked or restricted 1. See Burner Inspection on  
Short flash  
once every  
second  
3. Oxidation build-up on pilot  
electrode  
4. Wire damage to pilot  
assembly or bad connection at  
gas control  
page 20  
Weak pilot signal  
on last call for heat  
2-4. See Pilot Inspection,  
Testing and Replacement on  
page 22  
1. Pressure switch tubing kinked  
Two flashes, Pressure switch not or blocked  
1-3. See Pressure Switch  
Testing on page 25  
three second  
pause  
working-closed  
position  
2. Blocked pressure tap on  
switch or blower  
3. Faulty pressure switch  
1. Vent blockage or improper  
vent configuration  
2. Pressure switch tubing kinked 1. Check vent or vent tables  
or blocked  
2-3. See Pressure Switch  
Testing on page 25  
4. See Blower Testing on  
page 28  
5-6. See blower Temperature  
Switch Testing on page 31  
Three  
flashes,  
Pressure switch or  
blower temperature  
3. Faulty pressure switch  
4. Blower not spinning up to  
speed  
5. Blower temperature or  
exhaust temperature too high  
6. Faulty blower temperature  
switch  
three second switch not working-  
pause  
open position  
Excessive tank  
temperature,  
system must be  
reset  
1. Test Gas Control & Thermal  
Well  
2. Replace gas control if  
necessary  
Four flashes,  
three second  
pause  
1. Thermal well sensor out of  
calibration  
2. Faulty gas control  
Five flashes,  
three second  
pause  
False pilot flame  
present  
Pilot valve stuck in open position Replace gas control  
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Troubleshooting  
LED Status  
Control Status  
Probable Cause  
Service Procedure  
1. Unstable pilot  
Six flashes,  
one flash,  
three second system resets after  
pause (Soft  
Lockout)  
2. Pilot tube block or restricted 1. See Burner Inspection  
Failed to light pilot,  
3. Oxidation build-up on pilot  
electrode  
on page 20  
2-4. See Pilot Inspection,  
Testing and Replacement  
(5) minutes  
4. Wire damage to pilot  
assembly or bad connection at on page 22  
gas valve  
1. Vent blockage or improper  
vent configuration  
1. Check vent or vent  
2. Pressure switch tubing kinked tables  
Pressure switch or or blocked  
Six flashes, blower temperature 3. Faulty pressure switch  
2-3. See Pressure Switch  
Testing on page 25  
4. Refer to venting section  
of installation manual  
5. See Blower Testing on  
page 28  
6-7. See Blower  
Temperature Switch  
Testing on page 31  
two flashes,  
three second  
switch opened  
during burner  
4. Vent termination being  
affected by wind  
pause (Soft operation. System 5. Blower not spinning up to  
Lockout)  
resets after (5)  
minutes  
speed  
6. Blower temperature or  
exhaust temperature too high  
7. Faulty blower temperature  
switch  
1. Unstable pilot  
2. Pilot tube block or restricted  
3. Oxidation build-up on pilot  
electrode  
4. Wire damage to pilot  
assembly or bad connection at  
gas control  
1. See Burner Inspection  
on page 20  
2-4. See Pilot Inspection,  
Testing and Replacement  
on page 22  
Six flashes,  
three  
flashes,  
three second system auto resets  
pause (Soft  
Lockout)  
Pilot flame  
extinguished,  
after (5) minutes  
5. Refer to Installation &  
Operation Manual  
5. Insufficient combustion air  
6. Insufficient gas pressure  
Six flashes,  
four flashes,  
three second  
pause  
Undesired false  
pilot flame sensed, Pilot valve stuck in open position Replace gas control  
system auto resets  
1. Flammable vapor present  
Flammable vapor 2. Flammable vapor sensor  
Seven  
flashes,  
sensor or exposed to excessive moisture  
resettable thermal 3. Flammable vapor sensor  
See Flammable Vapor  
three second  
pause  
switch fault  
detected, see  
warning label  
exposed to extreme ambient  
temperature  
4. Resettable thermal switch  
open  
Sensor Testing on page 40  
1. Flammable vapor sensor out  
of specification; verify Flammable  
Vapor Sensor (FVS) resistance is  
not below 25 kŸ.  
2. Possible short in flammable  
vapor sensor or resettable  
thermal switch wiring  
Eight  
flashes, one  
flash, three  
second  
Flammable vapor  
sensor out of  
specification,  
See Flammable Vapor  
Sensor Testing on page 40  
possible short  
pause  
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Troubleshooting  
LED Status  
Control Status  
Probable Cause  
Service Procedure  
1. Damage to thermal well wires  
2. Thermal well sensor resistance  
Thermal well sensor out of range  
Eight flashes,  
three flashes,  
three second  
pause  
damaged or un- 3. Replace thermal well  
plugged or gas con- 4. Verify control is not wet or  
trol electronics fault physically damaged  
See Thermal Well Testing on  
page 34  
detected  
5. Reset control on/off switch  
6. Replace gas control if 8-3 error  
persists  
1. Verify control is not wet or  
physically damaged  
2. Reset control on/off switch  
3. Replace gas control if 8-4 error  
persists  
Eight flashes,  
four flashes,  
three second  
pause  
1. Replace gas control if wet  
or physically damaged  
2. Cycle power  
Gas control fault  
detected  
3. Replace gas control  
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Burner Maintenance  
Burner Inspection  
At periodic intervals (every 6 months), a visual inspection should be made  
of the pilot and main burner for proper operation and to assure no debris is  
accumulating. The pilot flame should be stable. Some causes for an unsta-  
ble pilot flame are:  
a) Gas pressure is out of specification.  
b) Pilot flame not fully engulfing spark/flame sensor.  
The main burner should light smoothly from the pilot and burn with a blue  
flame with a minimum of yellow tips. After 5 minutes of operation the  
burner screen will become radiant and the flame will soften and turn or-  
ange. If the burner screen does not become radiant after 5 minutes of op-  
eration it must be cleaned (see burner cleaning procedure below).  
Burner Cleaning Procedure  
Step 1.  
Move the gas control power switch to the  
“OFF” position.  
Gas control power  
switch  
Step 2.  
outlet.  
Unplug the water heater from the wall  
TTW (water heater)  
power cord  
Step 3.  
heater.  
Turn off the gas supply to the water  
Step 4.  
Remove the outer door.  
Outer door  
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Burner Maintenance  
Burner Cleaning Procedure (cont’d)  
Step 5.  
Remove the (4) 1/4” hex drive screws holding  
the right side inner door in place.  
(4) 1/4” hex drive  
screws  
Right side  
inner door  
Step 6.  
Remove the (3) 1/4” hex drive screws holding  
the left side burner door in place.  
(3) 1/4” hex  
drive screws  
Left sid  
burner do  
Step 7.  
Disconnect the pilot tube  
using a 7/16” wrench and the main  
burner feedline with a 3/4” wrench  
from the gas control.  
Pilot and main  
feedlines  
Step 8.  
Disconnect the spark igniter/flame sensor  
wire from gas control.  
Gas control  
Spark igniter/flame  
sensor wire  
Step 9.  
Remove the burner assembly from the com-  
bustion chamber.  
Burner assembly  
Step 10.  
Remove manifold mount from burner inner door  
by removing (2) 1/4” hex drive  
screws.  
(2) 1/4” hex drive  
screws  
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Pilot Maintenance  
Burner Cleaning Procedure (cont’d)  
Step 11.  
Thoroughly inspect burner screen and  
burner venturi and remove any loose debris accumu-  
lation. Inspect burner screen for any openings larger  
Burner screen  
than the normal screen openings.  
Step 12.  
Use compressed air and/or a vacuum to  
remove any scale or other debris accumulation from  
the burner screen and venturi.  
Burner venturi  
Step 13.  
Disconnect (unscrew) manifold mount from  
feed line. Use a stiff brush, compressed air and/or vac-  
uum to remove any debris build up from the manifold  
mount.  
Manifold mount  
Feedline  
Step 14.  
Remove main burner orifice from feed line  
(3/8” wrench). Inspect and clean if necessary.  
Main burner orifice  
Step 15.  
Reassemble the burner assembly and reinstall into the water  
heater. Restore gas supply and check for gas leaks.  
Step 16. To resume operation, follow the instructions located on the wa-  
ter heater lighting instruction label. Or, use the lighting instructions located  
in the water heater installation and operating manual.  
Pilot Inspection, Testing and Replacement  
Step 1.  
Move the gas control  
Gas control power  
switch  
power switch to the “OFF” position  
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Pilot Maintenance  
Pilot Inspection, Testing and Replacement (cont’d)  
Step 2.  
from the wall outlet.  
Unplug the water heater  
TTW (water heater)  
power cord  
Step 3.  
Turn off the gas supply to the water heater.  
Step 4.  
Step 5.  
Remove the outer door.  
Outer Door  
Remove the (4) 1/4” hex drive screws holding  
the right side inner door in place.  
(4) 1/4” hex drive  
screws  
Right side  
inner door  
Step 6.  
Disconnect the pilot tube  
using a 7/16” wrench and the main  
burner feedline with a 3/4” wrench  
from the gas control.  
Pilot and main  
feedlines  
Step 7.  
Disconnect the spark igniter/flame sensor  
wire from gas control.  
Gas control  
Spark igniter/flame  
sensor wire  
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Pilot Maintenance  
Pilot Inspection, Testing and Replacement (cont’d)  
Step 8.  
Remove the burner assembly from the com-  
bustion chamber.  
Burner assembly  
Step 9.  
Remove the pilot assembly from the main  
feedline using a 1/4" nut driver.  
Pilot assembly  
1/4” nut driver  
Step 10.  
Visually inspect the spark igniter/flame sense wire for damage.  
Replace the pilot assembly, if damage is found.  
Step 11.  
With a multi-meter set to the ohms setting,  
check continuity through the spark igniter/flame sense  
wire. Replace the pilot, if there is no continuity.  
Multi-meter  
Step 12.  
Visually inspect the spark igniter/flame sense electrode for de-  
terioration. Replace the pilot assembly, if necessary. The electrode should  
not be in contact with pilot hood. If it is in contact with the pilot hood,  
carefully adjust electrode to a gap distance of 3/32" from the pilot hood.  
Step 13.  
Visually inspect the spark igniter/flame sense electrode for oxi-  
dation build up. Carefully clean any oxidation using very fine emery cloth.  
Step 14. Visually inspect the pilot tubing for kinks or cracks. If damage  
is found, replace the pilot assembly.  
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Pressure Switch Testing  
Pilot Inspection, Testing and Replacement (cont’d)  
Step 15. Inspect the pilot tubing and pilot orifice for blockages:  
a) Remove ferrule nut from the bottom of  
the pilot assembly using a 7/16" wrench.  
b) Remove the pilot tube and pilot orifice.  
c) Inspect the pilot tubing and pilot orifice  
for blockages. Clean or replace, as neces-  
sary.  
Step 16.  
Reassemble the pilot assembly and install it on the main  
burner. Reinstall the burner assembly into the combustion chamber. Re-  
store the gas supply and check for gas leaks.  
Step 17.  
To resume operation, follow the instructions located on the wa-  
ter heater lighting instruction label. Or, use the lighting instructions located  
in the water heater installation and operating manual.  
Pressure Switch Testing  
WARNING  
115 volt potential exposure. Use caution making voltage checks to avoid  
personal injury.  
Step 1.  
Step 2.  
Move the gas control power switch to the “OFF” position.  
Remove the three screws (Phillips screw driver) from the con-  
trol access cover on the blower assembly and remove  
cover (see photo 1).  
Gas control power  
switch  
Step 3.  
Carefully remove pres-  
sure switch from blower housing (see photo 2).  
1
2
Pressure Switch  
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Pressure Switch Testing  
Pressure Switch Testing (cont’d)  
Pressure switch  
wire leads  
With steps 1,2 & 3  
complete, discon-  
nect wire leads  
from pressure  
switch.  
Use a multi-meter  
set to the ohms  
setting. With  
blower off, check  
across the pres-  
sure switch termi-  
nals. Are the  
Check the tubing and  
pressure tap on switch  
for blockage. Is there  
a blockage?  
N
N
Replace switch  
(see page 27).  
switch contacts  
open (no electrical  
continuity)?  
Clear blockage  
Y
Position the gas  
control power  
Y
Y
switch to the “ON”  
position and adjust  
the thermostat to  
call for heat. This  
will start the  
blower. Check with  
the multi-meter.  
Do the pressure  
switch contacts  
close with the  
Check the tub-  
ing and pressure  
tap on switch for  
blockage. Is  
there a block-  
age?  
N
Is the vent  
system  
blocked?  
N
N
Y
Is vent system  
length within the  
vent table specifi-  
cations listed on  
pages 9 & 10?  
See blower  
testing (page  
28). Is the  
Y
blower running?  
Blower OK?  
Y
N
N
The switch contacts  
are OK. See safety  
circuit trace (page  
40).  
Correct the  
blower prob-  
lem.  
Reconfigure vent  
system to be  
compliant with  
vent tables.  
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Pressure Switch Replacement  
Pressure Switch Replacement  
WARNING  
115 volt potential exposure. Use caution making voltage checks to avoid  
personal injury.  
Step 1.  
Move the gas control power switch to the  
“OFF” position.  
Gas control power  
switch  
Step 2.  
Remove the three screws (Phillips screw  
driver) from the control access cover on the blower as-  
sembly and remove cover.  
Control access  
cover  
Step 3.  
Carefully remove pressure switch from  
blower housing.  
Control access  
cover  
Slide pressure switch  
in direction of arrow  
while tilting slightly  
away from blower  
housing  
Step 4.  
Disconnect tubing from the pressure switch.  
Pressure switch  
tubing  
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Blower Testing  
Step 5.  
Disconnect yellow wires from the pres-  
sure switch.  
Yellow pressure  
switch wires  
Step 6.  
Step 7.  
Step 8.  
Step 9.  
Reconnect wires from step 5 to new pressure switch.  
Reconnect tubing to new pressure switch.  
Carefully position pressure switch into blower housing.  
Position gas control power switch to the “ON” postion and verify  
proper heater operation.  
Step 10.  
Replace control access cover form step 2.  
Blower Testing  
WARNING  
115 volt potential exposure. Use caution making voltage checks to avoid  
personal injury.  
Step 1.  
Move the gas control power switch to the  
“ON” position and adjust control to call for heat.  
Gas control power  
switch  
Step 2.  
Remove the three screws (Phillips screw  
driver) from the control access cover on the blower as-  
sembly and remove cover.  
Control access  
cover  
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Blower Testing  
Blower Testing (cont’d)  
Remove exhaust  
Disconnect vent  
system from top of  
blower and remove  
vent adapter (see  
photo 5).  
adapter  
Does blower  
energize within  
2 minutes?  
Disconnect pres-  
sure switch tub-  
ing from blower  
(see photo 3).  
Connect manome-  
ter to pressure tap  
of blower (see  
photo 3).  
Y
5
N
Pressure tap.  
3
4
With blower running and  
exhaust adapter removed  
from top of blower, is there  
a negative pressure of –  
2.15” to –2.30” W.C.  
Y
Blower OK.  
Pressure  
switch tubing  
N
Does blower  
energize after  
2 minutes, run  
for 30 seconds  
and shut  
N
Y
Determine volt-  
age problem and  
correct.  
Y
Is there 115VAC across blue  
and green wires (see photo 8).  
See pressure  
switch testing  
on page 25.  
Replace blower.  
down?  
6
7
N
Disconnect  
cord set in  
photo 9. Is  
Is there  
115VAC  
Y
Y
across termi-  
nals shown  
in photo 7?  
there 115VAC  
across termi-  
nals shown in  
photo 11?  
Reconnect cord set  
shown in photo 4.  
Is there 115VAC  
between blue wire  
and ground wire  
(see photo 8).  
Y
Replace blower.  
N
N
Incorrect supply  
voltage polarity.  
Blue wire  
Green ground  
wire  
N
Determine  
power source  
problem and  
correct.  
N
Does cord set  
have electrical  
continuity?  
N
Replace cord  
set.  
Is there  
115VAC at  
wall outlet?  
Y
8
Y
Shown with pressure  
switch removed  
Replace gas  
control.  
Y
Check power cord  
for damage.  
Repair or replace  
power cord.  
N
Replace blower.  
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Blower Replacement  
Blower Removal  
Step 1.  
Move the gas control power switch to the  
“OFF” position.  
Gas control power  
switch  
Step 2.  
let.  
Unplug the water heater from the wall out-  
TTW (water heater)  
power cord  
Step 3.  
Disconnect vent system  
Remove exhaust  
from exhaust adapter on top of blower.  
adapter and retain  
for use on new  
blower  
Blower mount-  
ing screws  
Step 4.  
Remove exhaust adapter  
from blower (blade screw driver) and retain for  
use on new blower.  
Step 5.  
Remove dilution air clip from air in-  
take boot and retain for use on new blower.  
Step 6.  
Step 7.  
Unplug cord sets from blower.  
Remove the three blower  
Blower cord  
sets  
Remove dilution air  
clip and retain for  
use on new blower  
mounting screws (1/4” nut driver).  
Step 8. Remove blower with gasket from water heater.  
Blower Installation  
Step 9.  
Clean any debris from jacket head of  
water heater  
Locating pins on  
blower flange  
Step 10. Set new blower with gasket  
in place using locating pins on blower flange to line  
up with location holes in jacket head. Be sure not to  
damage gasket.  
Pin location holes  
in jacket head  
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Blower Temperature Switch Testing  
Blower Installation (cont’d)  
Step 11.  
Step 12.  
Step 13.  
Step 14.  
Step 15.  
Step 16.  
Step 17.  
Secure blower in place using mounting screws from step 7.  
Reinstall exhaust adapter from step 4.  
Reinstall dilution air clip from step 5.  
Reconnect vent system to exhaust adapter.  
Reconnect cords from step 6.  
Position gas control power switch to the “ON” position.  
Verify proper blower operation.  
Blower Temperature Switch Testing  
WARNING  
115 volt potential exposure. Use caution making voltage checks to avoid  
personal injury.  
Step 1.  
Move the gas control power switch to the  
“OFF” position.  
Gas control power  
switch  
Step 2.  
Remove the three screws (Phillips screw  
driver) from control access cover on blower and remove  
cover.  
Control access  
cover  
Blower temperature  
switch location  
Step 3.  
Locate the blower temperature switch.  
Air mixing  
inlet  
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Blower Temperature Switch Testing  
Blower Temperature Switch Testing (cont’d)  
Switch Setting  
Opens on rise @ approximately 165oF  
Auto resets on fall @ approximately 160oF  
Cool switch to  
below 160oF  
Disconnect wire leads to  
switch. Using multi-meter set  
to the ohms setting. Is there  
continuity between the switch  
terminals?  
N
Replace switch  
(see page 33).  
Common causes for high  
exhaust temperature  
Y
1. Vent length is below mini-  
mum allowable  
N
Reconnect wire leads and ob-  
serve heater operation. Do  
exhaust gas temperatures  
rise to or above 170oF with  
vent connected?  
2. Vent diameter not to speci-  
fication  
Y
Do switch  
contacts  
open?  
Exhaust  
temperature  
is too hot.  
Y
3. Restricted dilution air inlet  
4. Missing or deteriorated flue  
baffle  
N
5. Gas pressure is out of  
specification  
Y
Do switch con-  
tacts open?  
Replace switch  
(see page 33).  
N
Switch OK  
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Blower Temperature Switch Replacement  
Blower Temperature Switch Replacement  
WARNING  
115 volt potential exposure. Use caution making voltage checks to avoid  
personal injury.  
Step 1.  
Move the gas control power switch to the  
“OFF” position.  
Gas control power  
switch  
Step 2.  
Remove the three screws (Phillips screw  
driver) from the control access cover on the blower as-  
sembly and remove cover.  
Control access  
cover  
Step 3.  
Locate blower temperature switch.  
Blower temperature  
switch location  
Step 4.  
Disconnect red and yellow wire leads from  
the switch.  
Step 5.  
With an appropriate tool such as side cut-  
ters, snip the retaining lug from the  
blower housing to allow removal of  
temperature switch.  
Snip retaining lug from  
blower housing  
Step 6.  
Remove switch from blower housing.  
Step 7.  
Install new switch. Be sure switch is prop-  
erly seated in mounting area.  
Step 8. Reconnect red and yellow wires to new switch. Wires are inter-  
changeable with either terminal.  
Step 9.  
Position the gas control power switch to the “ON” position and  
verify proper heater operation.  
Step 10.  
Replace control access cover from step 2.  
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Thermal Well Testing  
Thermal Well Testing  
CAUTION  
Do not use standard multi-meter probes for this testing. Doing so will damage the connector. Use special pin type  
electronic probes or small diameter wire pins inserted into connector.  
Follow the procedure, below, if the water heater gas control has gone into a ECO lock-  
out (4 flash, 3 second pause). Reset the gas control by rotating the setpoint knob to  
the minimum setting for at least 6 seconds before returning to the desired water tem-  
perature setting.  
Step 1.  
control.  
Unplug the thermal well connector from the gas  
Thermal well connector  
Step 2.  
With a multi-meter set to the ohms setting, meas-  
ure the resistance between the middle and right side wires.  
Step 3.  
With a multi-meter set to the ohms setting, meas-  
ure the resistance between the middle and left side wires.  
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Determine Tank Temperature  
Thermal Well Testing (cont’d)  
Determine the correct resistance values using the Determine the Water Temperature  
Inside the Tank procedure on page 23. If the values are correct, replace the gas con-  
trol, otherwise replace the thermal well.  
Determine Water Temperature Inside Tank  
WARNING  
Stored water may be HOT when performing the following steps in this procedure. Take necessary precaution to pre-  
vent personal injury.  
Note: It is important to understand once the resistance for the thermal well is deter-  
mined using the Thermal Well Testing Procedure on page 21, water flow through the  
water heater should not occur. Prior to performing the steps below, turn off the cold  
water supply to the water heater. This will prevent cold water flow into the tank affect-  
ing the resistance value of thermal well.  
Step 1.  
Move the gas control power switch to the “OFF”  
position.  
Gas control power  
switch  
Step 2.  
Draw approximately 4 gallons of water from the drain valve into a con-  
tainer and discard. Draw an additional gallon and immediately measure the water tem-  
perature using an accurate thermometer. It may be necessary to open a hot water fau-  
cet to allow heater to drain.  
Step 3.  
Using the chart on page 23, determine the correct resistance value for  
the water temperature from Step 2.  
Example:  
If temperature of water is 84°F, then the resistance through the sensor  
would be 8449 (see shaded area). NOTE: Sensor resistance increases as the tem-  
perature falls.  
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Component Disassembly  
Sensor Resistance at Various Temperatures  
In Degrees F  
°F  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
90  
100  
110  
120  
130  
140  
150  
160  
170  
180  
190  
200  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
26109  
19906  
15314  
11884  
9299  
7333  
5827  
4663  
3758  
3048  
2488  
2043  
1688  
1402  
1170  
982  
25400  
19383  
14925  
11592  
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7165  
5697  
4562  
3679  
2986  
2439  
2004  
1656  
1376  
1150  
965  
24712  
18876  
14548  
11308  
8862  
7000  
5570  
4464  
3602  
2925  
2391  
1966  
1625  
1351  
1129  
949  
24045  
18383  
14180  
11032  
8653  
6839  
5446  
4368  
3527  
2866  
2344  
1928  
1595  
1327  
1110  
933  
23399  
17905  
13823  
10763  
8449  
6683  
5326  
4274  
3453  
2808  
2298  
1891  
1566  
1303  
1090  
917  
22771  
17440  
13477  
10502  
8250  
6531  
5208  
4183  
3382  
2752  
2253  
1856  
1537  
1280  
1071  
901  
22163  
16990  
13140  
10248  
8057  
6383  
5094  
4094  
3312  
2697  
2209  
1820  
1509  
1257  
1053  
886  
21573  
16553  
12812  
10000  
7869  
6238  
4982  
4006  
3244  
2643  
2166  
1786  
1481  
1235  
1035  
871  
21000  
16128  
12494  
9760  
7685  
6098  
4873  
3922  
3177  
2590  
2124  
1753  
1454  
1213  
1017  
857  
20445  
15715  
12185  
9526  
7507  
5961  
4767  
3839  
3112  
2538  
2083  
1720  
1427  
1191  
999  
842  
713  
828  
814  
801  
788  
775  
762  
749  
737  
725  
Gas Control & Thermal Well Removal From Water Heater  
Step 1.  
sition.  
Move the gas control power switch to the “OFF” po-  
Gas control power  
switch  
Step 2.  
Unplug the water heater from the wall outlet.  
TTW (water heater)  
power cord  
Step 3.  
Drain the water heater to a point below the gas  
control level.  
Step 4.  
Turn off the gas supply to the water heater and disconnect the gas piping  
from the gas control.  
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Gas Control Removal  
Gas Control & Thermal Well Removal From Water Heater (cont’d)  
Step 4. Disconnect the pilot tube  
using a 7/16” wrench and the main burner  
feedline with a 3/4” wrench from the gas  
control.  
Pilot and main  
feedlines  
Step 5.  
Disconnect the wire harnesses and spark igniter/  
flame sense wire from the gas control.  
Gas control  
Spark igniter/flame  
sensor wire  
Step 6.  
Remove the gas control & thermal well by rotating  
the flats of the Thermal Well counter clockwise using a 1-5/16”  
wrench.  
Flats of thermal  
well  
Gas Control Removal From Thermal Well  
Following the steps below allows for the removal of the gas control from the thermal  
well without removing the thermal well from the tank.  
Step 1.  
Move the gas control power switch to the “OFF”  
position.  
Gas control power  
switch  
Step 2.  
Unplug the water heater from the wall outlet.  
TTW (water heater)  
power cord  
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Gas Control Assembly  
Gas Control Removal From Thermal Well (cont’d)  
Step 3.  
Turn off the gas supply to the water heater and disconnect the gas piping  
from the gas control.  
Step 4.  
Disconnect the pilot tube  
using a 7/16” wrench and the main burner  
feedline with a 3/4” wrench from the gas  
control.  
Pilot and main  
feedlines  
Step 5.  
Disconnect the wire harnesses and spark igniter/  
flame sense wire from the gas control.  
Gas control  
Spark igniter/flame  
sensor wire  
Step 6.  
Using the gas control service tool, p/n 239-45991-  
00, available from your BWC parts supplier, insert the tool into  
the back of the gas control.  
Gas control service  
tool  
Step 7.  
Pivot the tool towards the water heater, as far as possible. Lift straight up  
on the gas control. The gas control should move about 1/8". Hold the gas control in  
position and remove the tool. Lift straight up on the gas control to remove it completely  
from the thermal well.  
Gas Control Assembly to the Thermal Well  
Step 1.  
Install the threaded end of the thermal well into the tank. Be sure the  
thermal well flange is positioned properly to allow for proper gas control installation.  
Tighten the thermal well using a 1-5/16” wrench.  
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Gas Control Assembly  
Gas Control Assembly to the Thermal Well (cont’d)  
Step 2.  
Route the wire leads back into relief opening.  
Wire leads on  
thermal well  
Slots in thermal well  
Relief opening  
Step 3.  
Align the slots located on the thermal well flange  
with the tabs located on the back of the gas control.  
Tabs on back of gas  
control  
Step 4.  
Carefully push the gas control back onto the thermal well flange as far as  
possible towards the water heater. Then, slide the gas control down to lock into posi-  
tion.  
Step 5.  
Install the burner assembly  
and connect the pilot and main feedlines  
to the gas control using a 7/16” and 3/4”  
wrench, respectively.  
Pilot and main  
feedlines  
Step 6.  
Step 7.  
Reconnect the wire harnesses to the gas control.  
Wire harnesses  
Reconnect the gas piping to the gas control. Re-  
store the gas supply and check for gas leaks.  
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Flammable Vapor Sensor Testing  
Gas Control Assembly to the Thermal Well (cont’d)  
Step 8.  
To resume operation, follow the instructions located on the water heater  
lighting instruction label. Or, use the lighting instructions located in the water heater  
installation and operating manual.  
Flammable Vapor Sensor Testing  
CAUTION  
Do not use standard multi-meter probes for this testing. Doing so will damage the connector. Use special pin type  
electronic probes or small diameter wire pins inserted into connector.  
Step 1.  
Move the gas control power switch to the “OFF”  
position.  
Gas control power  
switch  
Step 2.  
Disconnect the flammable vapor sensor harness  
from the gas control.  
Flammable vapor  
sensor harness  
Step 3.  
Using a multi-meter set to the ohms setting, measure  
the resistance of the flammable vapor sensor and resettable ther-  
mal switch. The resistance must be between 3,000 and 48,000  
ohms. If the resistance is out of this range, verify that the re-  
settable thermal switch has not been tripped. If it hasn’t, replace  
the thermal switch.  
Flammable vapor  
sensor harness  
115 VAC Circuit Trace  
Step 1.  
Verify 115VAC and proper polarity are at the wall outlet.  
Step 2.  
With the water heater plugged in and the gas control power switch in the  
“ON” position verify LED status.  
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WARNING  
115 volt potential exposure. Use caution making voltage checks to avoid  
personal injury.  
LED status:  
None, control  
LED not on or  
flashing.  
LED status:  
Short flash  
once every four  
seconds.  
LED status:  
“Heartbeat”,  
alternates  
LED status:  
Various flash-  
ing error codes.  
bright/dim.  
Verify error  
code as listed  
on page 17.  
Waiting for call  
for heat.  
Thermostat call-  
ing for heat.  
Disconnect cord  
set as shown in  
photo 9.  
9
10  
11  
Using a volt meter  
set to volts AC, is  
there 115VAC across  
terminals shown in  
photo 10?  
N
N
Y
Check for damage  
Y
Repair damage.  
to AC supply  
power cord.  
Is there 115VAC  
across terminals  
shown in photo 11?  
Reconnect cord set  
shown in photo 9.  
N
12  
Replace blower.  
N
Disconnect wire har-  
ness from gas control  
(see photo 12).  
Incorrect supply  
voltage polarity.  
Wire harness  
Locate black & white wires at connector, it  
may be necessary to pull back wire sheath to  
identify wire colors (see photo 13).  
13  
Wire sheath pulled back to  
identify wire colors  
Y
Is there 115VAC across  
Replace gas control.  
black & white wire as  
shown in photo 13?  
Check for 115VAC between black and white wires.  
-NOTE-  
N
Electronic meter probes required. Use car not to  
damage connector during this check.  
Call for technical support.  
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Safety Circuit Voltage Trace  
WARNING  
115 volt potential exposure. Use caution making voltage checks to avoid  
personal injury.  
Safety Circuit Voltage Trace  
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Note: This procedure assumes a cold tank.  
Step 1.  
Remove three screws (Phillips screw driver) from  
control access cover on blower and remove  
cover.  
Control access  
cover  
Position gas control switch to the “ON”  
position and adjust the thermostat dial  
N
Is LED on gas valve flash-  
ing the “heartbeat” code  
(alternating bright/dim)?  
Y
to call for heat. Is there 10 to 13VAC  
between the red wire leading to the  
blower temperature switch and the  
green ground wire? Blower must be  
running during this voltage check (see  
photo 15).  
No voltage from gas control.  
Call for technical support.  
N
Determine cause of blower  
temperature switch activa-  
tion and correct.  
Verify 115VAC to gas con-  
trol (see page 41).  
Y
N
Is there 10 to 13VAC between  
Is there continuity through  
the blower temperature  
switch (see page 31)?  
Check for loose or broken  
wire connection at switch  
terminals.  
Y
N
the yellow wire leading from the  
pressure switch and the green  
ground wire (see photo 27)?  
Y
N
Y
Do you hear or can you  
see the igniter sparking?  
Check igniter/sensor (see page  
22). Is igniter/sensor OK?  
Faulty cord set  
or gas control  
Y
Correct igniter/  
sensor problem  
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Safety circuit  
voltage is OK.  
Green ground wire  
Red sire leading to  
blower temp. switch  
If burner does not light, ob-  
serve LED flash code on gas  
control and refer to trouble-  
shooting section on page 17.  
Yellow wire leading  
from pressure switch  
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Blower Removal  
Remove the Blower to Gain Access to the Flue Baffle  
Gas control power  
Step 1.  
switch to the “OFF” position.  
Move the gas control  
power  
switch  
TTW (water heater)  
power cord  
Step 2.  
Unplug the water  
heater  
from the wall outlet.  
Exhaust adapter  
Blower mounting  
screws  
Step 3.  
Disconnect the vent system from  
the exhaust adapter on top of blower.  
Step 4.  
blower.  
Unplug the cord sets from the  
Blower cord sets  
Step 5.  
Remove the three blower mounting screws (1/4” nut driver).  
Remove the blower with gasket from the  
Step 6.  
top of the water heater.  
Flue baffle  
Step 7.  
Remove the flue baffle from the  
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Dip Tube Inspection  
water heater.  
Remove the Blower to Gain Access to the Flue Baffle (cont’d)  
Step 8.  
Inspect the baffle for deterioration and missing restrictors. Clean any  
scale or debris build-up. Replace with a new baffle, as necessary.  
Step 9. Reinstall the baffle into the flue. Be sure the baffle hanger tab is inserted  
into the notch locations at the top of the flue.  
Step 10.  
Check the burner to ensure no scale has accumulated during operation.  
See the Burner Cleaning Procedure on page 20, if accumulation has occurred.  
Step 11.  
Step 12.  
Step 13.  
Step 14.  
Step 15.  
Secure the blower in place using the screws from Step 5.  
Reconnect the vent system to the exhaust adapter.  
Reconnect the cord sets from Step 4.  
Plug the water heater into the wall outlet.  
To resume operation, follow the instructions located on the water heater  
WARNING  
Water heater components and stored water may be HOT when performing the following steps in this procedure. Take  
necessary precaution to prevent personal injury.  
lighting instruction label. Or, use the lighting instructions located in the water heater  
installation and operating manual.  
Dip Tube Inspection and Replacement  
Step 1.  
Step 2.  
Step 3.  
Move the gas control power switch to the “OFF” position  
Unplug the water heater from the wall outlet.  
Turn off the cold water supply to the water heater. Connect a hose to the  
drain valve of the water heater and route to an open drain. Open a nearby hot water  
faucet to vent the water heater for draining. Open the drain valve of water heater and  
allow the water heater to drain to a point below the inlet connection nipple.  
Step 4.  
Disconnect the inlet nipple from the plumbing system.  
Step 5.  
With an appropriate tool, such as a pipe wrench, remove the inlet nipple/  
diptube from the water heater. Use caution not to damage pipe threads.  
Step 6.  
Visually inspect the inlet nipple/diptube. The inlet nipple/diptube should  
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be free of cracks and any blockage. Hydro-jet slots should be open and free of any  
blockage.  
Any damage, such as cracks, restriction due to deformation, or uninten-  
tional holes are not field repairable and the inlet nipple/diptube must be replaced.  
Step 7.  
the inlet nipple/diptube into the water  
system, resume water supply to the water heater, and refill the water heater.  
Upon completion of the inspection or subsequent replacement, reinstall  
heater. Connect the nipple to the plumbing  
Step 8.  
To resume operation, follow the instructions located on the water heater  
WARNING  
Water heater components and stored water may be HOT when performing the following steps in this procedure. Take  
necessary precaution to prevent personal injury.  
lighting instruction label. Or, use the lighting instructions located in the water heater  
installation and operating manual.  
Anode Inspection and Replacement  
Step 1.  
Step 2.  
Step 3.  
Move the gas control power switch to the “OFF” position  
Unplug the water heater from the wall outlet.  
Turn off the cold water supply to the water heater. Connect a hose to the  
drain valve of the water heater and route to an open drain. Open a nearby hot water  
faucet to vent the water heater for draining. Open the drain valve of water heater and  
allow the water heater to drain to a point below the outlet connection nipple.  
Step 4.  
Disconnect the outlet nipple from the plumbing system.  
Step 5.  
With an appropriate tool, such as a pipe wrench, remove the outlet nip-  
ple/anode from the water heater. Use caution not to damage the pipe threads.  
Step 6. Visually inspect the outlet nipple/anode. The outlet nipple/anode should  
show signs of depletion, which is normal. If depletion is one-half the original anode  
diameter (approximately 3/4” diameter), replacement is recommended. If any of the  
steel core of the anode is exposed, replacement is recommended.  
Step 7.  
Upon completion of the inspection or subsequent replacement, reinstall  
heater. Connect the nipple to the plumbing  
the outlet nipple/anode into the water  
system, resume water supply to the water heater, and refill the water heater.  
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Inner Door Removal  
Step 8.  
To resume operation, follow the instructions located on the water heater  
lighting instruction label. Or, use the lighting instructions located  
in the water heater installation and operating manual.  
Gas control power  
Inner Door Removal Procedure  
switch  
Step 1.  
sition.  
Move the gas control power switch to the “OFF” po-  
Blower (water  
heater) power cord  
Step 2.  
Unplug the water heater from the wall outlet.  
Outer door  
Step 3.  
Remove the outer door.  
(4) 1/4” hex drive  
screws  
Right side  
inner door  
Step 4.  
Remove (4) 1/4” hex drive screws from the right side  
inner door.  
(3) 1/4” hex  
drive screws  
Step 5.  
Remove (3) 1/4” drive screws from the left side  
burner door.  
Connectors attached to  
resettable thermal switch  
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Inner Door Gasket Replacement  
Step 6.  
Remove the connectors attached to the re-  
settable thermal switch on the manifold mount.  
Flammable vapor  
sensor clip  
Inner Door Removal Procedure (cont’d)  
Flammable vapor  
Remove the flammable vapor sensor from the clip by  
sensor  
Step 7.  
pushing down on the tab to open the clip.  
Step 8.  
Inspect both inner doors for any of the following imperfections: tears,  
missing material, cracks, dirt or debris, lack of adhesion to the inner door, material left  
WARNING  
If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,  
personal injury, or death.  
on combustion chamber, or any other imperfections that will inhibit a proper seal.  
If any of the imperfections above are present,  
door gasket following the Inner Door Gasket  
Replacement Procedure. If not, replacement  
of the inner door gaskets is not necessary.  
replace the inner  
Gasket overlap must be  
as shown 1/32  
Enlarged  
view of  
flange  
area  
Inner Door Gasket Replacement Procedure  
Step 1.  
Completely remove all gasket and adhesive  
residue from the right and left side inner doors, as needed.  
Recommended pattern for RTV sealant  
Step 2.  
U s i n g  
RTV sealant,  
apply a 1/8”  
bead to secure  
Gasket overlap must be  
t h e  
Slice gasket here to slide over burner venturi  
Expanded view  
as shown  
1/32  
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Inner Door Installation  
inner door gasket to the inner door sections. Refer to the illustration for proper applica-  
WARNING  
Stripped fastener connections may allow for an inner door seal breach. A seal breach may result in a fire or explosion,  
causing property damage, personal injury, or death. Do not over tighten screws. If a fastener connection is stripped,  
contact the manufacturer listed on the water heater rating plate.  
tion. Note the overlap configuration in the flange area of the inner door. Set the flange  
section first, and this will help to achieve the proper overlap position.  
Inner Door Installation with Gasket  
Step 1.  
Clean any residual gasket residue or other debris from the combustion  
chamber surface before installing the inner door/gasket assembly.  
Step 2. Place the left side inner door into position first, being sure to firmly posi-  
tion the concave channel of the inner door around the feedline.  
Step 3. Using the 1/4” hex drive screws removed in Step 5 of the Inner Door Re-  
moval Procedure on page 32, secure the left side inner door in place. Do not over-  
tighten the screws.  
Step 3.  
Position the pilot tube and spark igniter wire against the left side inner  
door flange gasket. Do not route these through the concave channel with the feedline.  
Step 4.  
Firmly place the right side inner door flange against the left side inner  
door flange.  
Step 5.  
Using the 1/4” hex drive screws removed in Step 4 of the Inner Door Re-  
moval Procedure on page 32, secure the two flanges together. Do not over-tighten the  
screws.  
Step 6.  
Align the right side inner door to the combustion chamber and verify the  
fastener holes of the combustion chamber are aligned with the right side inner door  
slotted openings. Verify seal integrity around the combustion chamber opening.  
Step 7.  
Using the 1/4” hex drive screws removed in Step 3 of the Inner Door Re-  
moval Procedure on page 32, secure the right side inner door. Do not over-tighten the  
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Arrestor Cleaning  
screws. Verify that both the left and right side inner doors are properly positioned and  
sealed against the combustion chamber.  
Step 8.  
Re-install the outer door.  
Step 9.  
To resume operation, follow the instructions located on the water heater  
lighting instruction label. Or, use the lighting instructions located in the water heater  
installation and operating manual.  
ScreenLok® Flame Arrestor Cleaning Procedure  
Step 1.  
Move the gas control power switch to the “OFF” position and unplug the  
water heater from the wall outlet.  
Step 2.  
Remove the outer door.  
Step 3.  
Remove the right side inner door per the Inner Door Removal Procedure  
on page 32.  
Step 4.  
Disconnect the pilot tube using a 7/16” wrench and the main burner  
feedline with a 3/4” wrench from the gas control.  
Step 5.  
Step 6.  
Step 7.  
Disconnect the spark igniter/flame sensor wire from gas control.  
Remove the burner assembly from the combustion chamber.  
Clean the ScreenLok® flame arrestor using a stiff brush, compressed air,  
and/or a shop vacuum to remove any scale or other debris accumulation. Using a soft  
brush, clear jacket openings from any dirt, dust, restrictions, or other obstructions.  
Step 8.  
Remove any debris from the burner assembly following the Burner  
Cleaning Procedure on page 15.  
Step 9.  
Re-install the burner assembly.  
Step 10.  
control.  
Reconnect the main and pilot tubing and spark igniter wire to the gas  
Step 11.  
Re-install the inner door per the Inner Door Installation with Gasket Pro-  
cedure on page 34.  
Step 12.  
To resume operation, follow the instructions located on the water heater  
lighting instruction label. Or, use the lighting instructions located in the water heater  
installation and operating manual.  
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Common Terms  
Common Terms  
BTU  
ECO  
GPM  
Hz  
British Thermal Units  
Energy Cut Off  
Gallons per Minute  
Hertz  
KWh  
LED  
NPT  
Ohms  
PSI  
Kilowatts per hour  
Light Emitting Diode  
National Pipe Thread  
Ohms of resistance  
Pounds per Square Inch  
Revolutions per Minute  
Volts Alternating Current  
Inches of Water Column  
Degrees Centigrade  
Degrees Fahrenheit  
RPM  
VAC  
W.C.  
°C  
°F  
NOTES  
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Parts List  
2
3
40  
9
12  
13  
10  
1
4
5
11  
14  
7
6
28  
27  
15  
33  
26  
32  
34  
35  
23  
31  
25  
20  
21  
36  
30  
24  
37  
19  
22  
18  
38  
18  
16  
39  
17  
18  
18  
29  
18  
29  
Part Name and Description  
15. T&P Valve  
1. Blower Complete  
2. Air Mixing Inlet  
3. Pressure Switch  
29. Burner Assembly  
30. Flexible Gas Feedline  
31. Thermal Switch  
32. Screw #8-18 x 1/2”  
33. Burner  
16. Outer Door  
17. Right Side Inner Door  
18. Screw #10-12 x 3/4”  
19. Brass Drain Valve  
4. Blower Temperature Switch  
5. Blower Gasket  
6. Blower Power Cord  
20. Flammable Vapor Sensor Clip  
21. Flammable Vapor Sensor  
34. Pilot Assembly  
7. Vent Adapter w/ Vent Term.  
35. Screw #8-18 x 1/2”  
8. Condensate Hose Kit  
9. Heat Trap Outlet  
10. Hot Water Outlet Anode  
11. Flue Baffle  
22. Flammable Vapor Sensor Harness 36. Pilot Orifice  
23. Thermowell  
37. Manifold Mount  
38. FVIR Sensor Plate  
39. Orifice  
24. Gas Control  
25. Gas Control Service Tool  
26. 3/4” NPT Pipe Plug  
27. ASSE Approved Mixing Valve  
28. Kit—Heat Trap Insert  
12. Heat Trap Inlet  
13. Inlet Dip Tube  
14. Wire Harness  
40. Dilution Air Clip  
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