
A. O. Smith Water Products Company AHSTB02807 Technical Training Department
Ashland City, Tennessee © 2006 2 of 5 Intelli-Vent Trouble Chart FVIR AOS.fm
TB-A028-06 - A. O. SMITH - FVIR INTELLI-VENT TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
# LED STATUS PROBLEM SOLUTION
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Ignition/flame failure.
The water heater has reached
the maximum number of retries
and is currently locked out for
one hour.
Cycle the power to the water
heater off and on to reset.
1 Gas supply is turned off - pressure too low. Ensure
supply and manifold gas pressures are within
requirements in the installation manual. Manifold gas
pressure is non-adjustable if pressure is off by more
than 0.3” W.C. replace the Intelli-Vent™ control.
2 Low supply voltage - should be 115 - 125 VAC.
3 Ensure flame sensor is making good contact with the
burner flame, ensure flame is steady see #8 below.
4 Ensure the flame sensor is clean - use ultra fine steel
wool or Scotch-Brite™ pad to clean flame sensor.
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
(77°F) 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
turbulence in the combustion chamber.
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9
Self diagnostic tests have found
a problem with the gas valve
driver circuit, internal
microprocessor, or other internal
circuits.
1 Turn the power off for 10-20 seconds then on again
to clear these error codes.
2 If any of these error codes persist or cannot be
cleared - replace the Intelli-Vent™ control.
10
Flame signal has been sensed
out of proper sequence.
1 Turn the power off for 10-20 seconds and then on
again to clear this error code.
2 Replace the Intelli-Vent™ control if this error code
persists.
11
Water temperature in the tank
has exceeded 195°F and has
activated the ECO.
1 Turn the power off for 10-20 seconds then on again
to clear this error code.
2 Replace the control if the error code persists.
12
The self diagnostic check
detected one or both of the
temperature adjust buttons are
stuck.
1 Press and release temperature adjust buttons. If the
above action does not clear the error, the control will
continue to regulate water temperature at the last
setting. However, settings will no longer be
adjustable - the control should be replaced.
13
The self diagnostic test has
detected the water temperature
sensor (thermistor) is either
open or shorted.
1 Turn the power off for 10-20 seconds then on again
to clear this error code.
2 Replace the Intelli-Vent™ control if this error code
persists.
Service Note:
Ignitors are wearing parts; the
resistance (ohms) of a hot
surface ignitor will increase over
time. If the resistance at room
temperature is near 18.8 ohms -
consider replacing the ignitor as a
preventative measure.
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