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Lochinvar EGS-I&S-01 User Manual

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EGS-I&S-01

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM CAUSE

SOLUTION

Boiler does not operate

Refer to boiler installation instructions

Check main service switch

Check fused disconnect

Circulator does not operate

Check power supply

Replace as necessary

Improper aquastat setting calibration

Turn tank aquastat to appropriate or setting

Zone valve does not open (if used)

Check power supply

Replace as necessary

Electrical problem (relay, wiring, etc.)

Check fuse and replace

Check circuit breaker and reset (if applicable)

Check power supply

Scale build-up

If boiler, circulator, and tank are operating
satisfactorily, coil may have scale coating.
See Maintenance

Clogged cold water filter or

Clean or replace filter or strainer

boiler supply strainer (if used)

Aquastat set too high

Lower aquastat setting. See Operating Instructions

Improper system plumbing

Compare to plumbing in Water Connections

Improper system wiring

Compare to wiring in Electrical Connections

Aquastat setting too low

Adjust aquastat to higher setting.
See Operating Instruction

Undersized boiler with no

Rewire for priority

priority to domestic hot water

Peak use of hot water is greater

Determine peak usage and compare to tank capacity

than tank storage capacity

Faulty tank aquastat

Replace aquastat

Excessive demand

Reduce demand or consider larger tank

Faulty aquastat

Replace aquastat

Boiler high limit set too low

Increase boiler high limit setting

No hot water
at faucet

Water at
faucet too
hot

Insufficient
hot water

Boiler cycles
more per day
in summer

2/06-Printed in USA