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control valve/thermostat. Finally, start the thermocouple nut 
and turn it all the way in by hand.  An additional quarter turn 
with a 3/8” open-end wrench will then be sufficient to seat 
the lockwasher. When you are finished, connect the two 
wire leads that go to the thermal switch.
7.  Reconnect the igniter wire.
8.  Turn gas supply on and refer to the Lighting Instructions.
9.  With the burner lit, check the gas control valve/thermostat 
supply line, two piece wire connector, manifold tube, 
and...

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TEFLON® tape or pipe compound only on the threaded 
section of the gas control valve/thermostat that screws into 
the tank. 
2.   Reconnect the gas piping to the gas control valve/
thermostat. NOTE: Use an approved Teflon tape or pipe 
compound on the gas piping connections.
3.   Attach the igniter and bracket to the new gas control valve/
thermostat, clipping it at the back edge of thermostat and 
snapping it into place. NOTE: Do not use the (pilot) ferrule 
nut supplied with the new gas control...

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Start  Up  Conditions                                                                                                                                      
Thermal Expansion
As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). In a closed 
system, the volume of water will grow. As the volume of water 
grows, there will be a corresponding increase in water pressure 
due to thermal expansion. Thermal expansion can cause 
premature tank failure (leakage). This type of failure is not...

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drawn toward the draft hood, shut off water heater and make 
necessary air supply changes to correct.
Condensation
Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, some 
condensate will form while the burner is on. A water heater may 
appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensation. 
This usually happens when: 
•  A new water heater is filled with cold water for the first 
time.
•  Burning gas produces water vapor In water heaters, 
particularly high efficiency models where flue...

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Read this manual first. Then, before checking the water heater, 
make sure the gas supply has been turned “OFF”, and never 
turn the gas “ON” before the tank is completely full of water.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely filled with 
water.  To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled 
with water.  Water must flow from the hot water faucet before 
turning “ON” gas to the water heater.  
A.  Water at the draft hood is water vapor which has condensed 
out of the combustion...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE 1.  Pilot not lit
2.  Thermostat set too low
3. No gas
4.  Dirt in the gas lines
5.  Pilot line clogged
6.  Main burner line clogged
7. Non-functioning thermocouple
8. Non-functioning thermostat
9.  Heater installed in a confined area1. Light pilot
2.  Turn temp. dial to desired temperature
3.  Check with gas utility company
4.  Notify utility-install trap in gas line
5.  Clean, locate source and correct
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
THERMOSTAT FAILS TO 
SHUT-OFF1.  Thermostat not functioning properly
2. Improper calibration1. Replace thermostat
2. Replace thermostat
COMBUSTION ODORS 1.  Insufficient secondary air
2.  Water heater flue or vent system 
blocked
3.  Heater installed in a confined area1.  Provide ventilation to water heater. Check flue
  way, flue baffle, and burner
2.  Clean, locate source and correct
3.  Provide fresh air ventilation
SMOKING AND  CARBON 
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Has the thermal switch 
tripped?
NO
Check for insufficient 
combustion air.
Are there openings 
for make-up air to 
enter the room?
Are the openings of sufficient size? 
See “Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation” 
section in this manual for requirements.
Is there a furnace/air 
handler in the same room as 
the water heater?
Does the return air duct for the furnace/air handler draw 
its air from a separate location than the water heater? 
See the “Location Requirements” and “Combustion Air 
Supply and...

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NOTES 

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Model Numbers
Key No. Part Description 153.336433 153.336472 153.336572
1 Anode Rod9003944 9003944 9003944
2 Base-Ring Filter9006660 9006616 9006660
3 Burner Head9006136 9006136 9006136
4 Burner Orifi ce9006699 9006699 9006699
5 Draft Hood9006647 9006647 9006647
6 Drain Valve9002402 9002402 9002402
7 Gas Control ValveF145-1555 F145-1555 F145-1555
8 Inlet Tube w/ Gasket9006692 9003473 9006653
9 Inner Door Gasket9006141 9006141 9006141
10 Instruction Manual *186496-000 186496-000 186496-000
11 Mag-Erad...