Rheem HP50RH, HP50RU, HP40RU Before You Call For Service…, Problem Possible Causes What to Do

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Before You Call For Service…

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

Rumbling noise

Water conditions in your

Allow a few quarts of water to run from drain valve

 

home caused a build up of

to remove sediment settlings.

 

scale or mineral deposits in

 

 

the water heater.

 

 

 

 

Relief valve produc-

Pressure build up caused

This is an unacceptable condition and must be cor-

ing popping noise or

by thermal expansion in a

rected. Contact the water supplier or plumbing con-

draining

closed system

tractor on how to correct this. Do not plug the relief

 

 

valve outlet

Not enough or no

Water usage may have ex-

Wait for the water heater to recover after an abnormal

hot water

ceeded the capacity of the

demand

 

water heater.

 

 

A fuse is blown or a circuit

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker

 

breaker tripped

 

 

Electric supply may be off

Make sure electric supply to water heater and section

 

 

of this manual.

 

The thermostat may be set

See the Temperature regulation of the water heater

 

too low.

section of this manual

 

Leaking or open hot water

Make sure all faucets are closed

 

faucets

 

 

Electric service to your

Contact the local electric utility.

 

home may be interrupted

 

 

Improper wiring.

See the Installing the water heater section of this

 

 

manual.

 

Manual reset limit (ECO)

See the Temperature regulation of the water heater

 

 

Refer to page 21 for more information.

 

Cold water inlet tempera-

This is normal. The colder inlet water takes longer to

 

ture may be colder during

heat.

 

the winter months

 

 

Not enough clearance

Make sure there is at least 8" of air space between the

 

above heat pump to allow

top of the heat pump and the ceiling.

 

air to circulate.

 

Water is too hot

The thermostat is set too

See the Temperature regulation of the water heater

 

high.

section of this manual

!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 Water Heaters 92-103234-02For Your Records Water temperature setting Time/Temperature Relationship in ScaldsFor Installations in the State of California Installing the water heater Local Installation RegulationsLocation Inspect ShipmentWater Supply Connections Thermal ExpansionCondensate Drains for the Heat Pump Typical Installation Relief ValveTo Fill the Water Heater Electrical ConnectionsInsulation Blankets Relief and DrainValve Insulation Installation Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation InstallationInstallation Checklist WiringWater Heater Location Water SupplyWater Temperature Setting Safety ControlsOperating the water heater Basic Water Heater Operation Temperature SettingsElectric Heat Only Routine Preventative Maintenance Care and cleaning of the water heaterDraining the Water Heater Vacation and Extended Shut-Down Anode RodBefore You Call For Service… Problem Possible Causes What to DoReplacement Parts Instructions For Placing a Parts OrderCavity Insert Instructions Wiring Diagram If YOU Need Service

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