Rheem RS47-21BP, RS80-42BP installation instructions Low Hot Water

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Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

No Hot Water

Hot water tempering valve

Repair/replace as necessary

 

 

fouled

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pressure imbalance (over 5 psi)

Locate and repair cause of imbalance.

 

between hot and cold water lines

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fouled pressure regulator valve

Repair/replace as necessary

 

 

 

 

 

Cold water line blocked

Repair as necessary.

Low Hot Water

Fouled pressure limiting Valve

Repair/replace as necessary

Pressure

Strainer

 

Water too Hot

Tempering valve malfunction

Repair/replace as necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

System oversized for customer

Cover a solar collector/contact installer.

 

requirements

 

Gas coming from Hot

Result of system operating

Run tap to allow gas to escape.

Water tap

but water not being used

 

 

Corroded Anode

Replace

 

 

 

 

!CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating elements or other safety devices. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel.

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Contents Passive Solar Water Heating Systems Troubleshooting Tips Safety InformationInstallation Instructions Care and CleaningIntroduction Try to use Hot Water during Daylight Hours Keep the use of the Backup Heater to a MinimumTime/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Water Temperature SettingRead and Follow this Safety Information Carefully Installing the water heater Storage Tank System Parts ID ListReview Local Codes Pre-InstallationRecord extreme weather conditions on checklist Site Inspection EquipmentPlumbing/Electrical stub-out System Placement RequirementsNumber Installation Area Requirements for CollectorsCompass Pitch Mount No. of Collectors Roof InstallationsPitch Requirements Conventional Roof Modifications Roof Type Installation Type Supporting StructuresRoof Survey Roof Support RequirementsConventional Roof Modifications Truss Frame Modifications Customer Approval Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size GuideElectrical System Requirements Electrical SchematicType of Installation Typical Installation= Mixing Valve = Temperature & Pressure Relief Metal / Sturdy Tile Installation Plumbing System Schematic for Installation as Pre HeaterTypes of Roof Installation Roof Preparation Supporting Structure installationInstalling the water heater Page Pipe Leg Connection Detail Frame AssemblyLower Pipe Leg Installation Collector Fitting Installation Detail Collector InstallationMetal / Sturdy-Tile Storage Tank InstallationExternal Piping Insulation Plumbing InstallationStorage Tank Plumbing Attachment Detail, Left Side See Key to Stub Out Details Below Electrical InstallationInstall Roof Jack Panel To Fill the Water HeaterTest and Fill the Closed Loop Test and Fill ProcedureInstalling the water heater Neutral Connect Storage Tank to Electrical SupplyDetail of Electrical Connections To replace the temperature limiting control Operating the water heater. Installation ChecklistSafety Precautions Safety ControlsIf adjustment is necessary… Water Temperature SettingTime/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Anode Rod Care and cleaning of the water heater Routine Preventative Maintenance Draining the Water HeaterVacations or Brief Absences Vacation and Extended Shut-DownProblem Possible Causes What To Do Before You Call For Service…Low Hot Water ‘A’ Frame kit consists Installations using 17.5 a FramesFrames Side Pitch Installations Tile Roof Variations for Metal and Fibreboard Roofs Against Pitch Installations Tiled RoofFlashing and Roof Penetrations Variations for Shallow Pitch or Flat Deck RoofsIf YOU Need Service
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