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Ashland City, Tennessee 2005© Training Department

GENESIS SERVICE HANDBOOK INTRODUCTION

This service handbook is designed to aid in servicing and troubleshooting A.O. Smith Genesis

water heaters in the field. No duplication or reproduction of this book may be made without the

express written authorization of the A.O. Smith Water Products Company.

The following text and illustrations will provide you with a step-by-step procedure to verify

proper installation, operation, and troubleshooting procedures. Additional quick reference data

is included to assist you in servicing this product.

The information contained in this handbook is designed to answer commonly faced situations

encountered in the operation of the Genesis product line and is not meant to be all-inclusive. If

you are experiencing a problem not covered in this handbook, please contact the A.O. Smith

Customer Care Center at 1-800-527-1953 or your local A.O. Smith Water Products Company

representative for further assistance. This handbook is intended for use by licensed plumbing

professionals and reference should be made to the instructional manual accompanying the

product. This handbook contains supplemental information to the Genesis instructional manual.

Qualifications: Installation or service of this water heater requires

the ability equivalent to that

of a licensed tradesman in the field involved. Plumbing, air supply, venting, gas supply, and

electrical skills are required.

Tools Required:

· powered screwdriver

· crosstip screwdriver

· a pipe wrench

· a set of marked drill bits

· an electrical multimeter tester capable of measuring continuity and

voltage

· gas pressure gauge or manometer

· water pressure gauge

· draft gauge

· thermometer ( range 0 - 220 degree F)

· a 1/2 inch drive socket set (USA)

· wire terminals and appropriate tools if electrical repairs are to be made

· 3/16" Allen wrench

· PIO 5/16" nut drive