Rheem AP13731 warranty Indoor Water Heater Only, Outdoor Water Heater Only

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Error Code Guide

When an error code is displayed:

Close the hot water faucet, turn off the switch on the remote control.

Wait for about 5 minutes before turning the switch on again.

Open the hot water faucet.

If the error code remains shown:

Close the hot water faucet and turn off the switch on the remote control.

Take the proper action shown below and attempt operation of the appliance again.

If the error code is still shown:

Turn off the hot water faucet and turn off the switch on the remote control.

Take note of the error code displayed and call the customer service assistance number in the “If You Need Service” section of the manual on the back cover.

Notice: If an error code other than those listed below is displayed, immediately turn off the hot water faucet, take note of the error code, turn off the switch on the remote control and call the customer assistance number.

Error Code

Possible Cause

What To Do

11

The Gas Shutoff Valve is not opened

Open the Gas Shutoff Valve

 

completely.

completely.

 

 

 

12

Gas Service has been interrupted.

Contact Gas Utility Company.

 

LP Gas is running low. (LP models only)

Fill up LP Gas container or

 

 

replacewith a new cylinder of LP Gas.

15

The hot water faucet is not opened enough.

Open the faucet more to secure

 

 

enough volume.

 

 

 

16

The method of restarting the unit after

See the section "Draining the Water

 

draining the water from it was not performed

Heater"

 

in sequesnce.

 

 

 

 

21

Air intake filter may not be attached, or may

See the section "Cleaning the Intake

Indoor Water Heater Only

not be firmly in place.

Filter".

 

 

 

05

Air intake of the unit and/or vent termination

Remove any obstructions of the air

(Every 60 seconds you hear

may be blocked.

intake or vent termination.

an alarm or when the faucet is

Ventilator or other vents of the room may be

Clean the air intake of any dust or

closed, the alarm stops.)

blocked.

grease build up.

 

The air inside the room may be

Open a window or vent to keep the

Indoor Water Heater Only

contaminated due to long use of a fireplace

air inside the room fresh.

or spaceheater.

Lower the level of the ventilation of

 

Heavy ventilation by other equipment or

 

other equipment or appliances.

 

appliances causing the lack of air intake to

 

the water heater.

 

 

Air shortage may be caused by too much

Avoid direct contact from steam.

 

steam in the unit.

 

 

Air intake filter is clogged.

Clean the air intake filter.

 

 

 

13

If the error code is still displayed after

Please contact a dealer for service.

Indoor Water Heater Only

taking the above steps.

 

 

 

 

1L

Water heater has build up of lime deposits.

Contact a dealer for service.

 

 

 

99

Decrease of blower motor ventilation

Clean any blockage from heat

Outdoor Water Heater Only

amount. (Operation Stops)

exchanger fins and/or blower motor

 

 

 

CAUTION: Make certain power to water heater is “OFF” before removing protective cover FOR ANY REASON.

CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING.

CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of gas piping, remote control, burners, vent connectors or other

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safety devices. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel.

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Contents Tankless Water Heater You can find them on a label on the appliance That will result in death or seriousInjury Installand Properly Vent the Water HEATER… N G E R Natural GAS and Liquefied Petroleum Models Read and Follow this Safety Information Carefully Location of Indoor Water Heater Installing the Indoor water heaterLocation of the Outdoor water heater Installing the Outdoor water heaterCombustion and Ventilation Air Indoor Water Heater Only Installing the water heaterCorrosive Atmospheres Inspect ShipmentWater Supply Connections Mounting the Water HeaterLines.Relief Relief ValvePressure Testing the Gas Supply System Leak TestingGas Supply High AltitudeVenting Lengths VentingMaximum Vent Length Minimum Vent LengthVenting Through Closed Spaces Vent AdapterDraining the Condensate Horizontal Vent Terminal Location US InstallationsAdditional Considerations Indoor Water HeaterVent Horizontal Wall Thimble Installation Vertical Vent Termination Location Vertical Vent InstallationRemote Control Remote Control InstallationAvailability Model Number DescriptionConnecting the remote control to the water heater Installing the Main Remote ControlElectrical Connection Power Cord Indoor water heaters onlyNot Supplied Typical Installation of Indoor Water HeaterTypical Installation of Outdoor Water Heater Installing the water heaterDuring Installation of this water heater Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation InstallationInsulation Blankets Do’sInstallation Check List To Turn OFF GAS to Appliance Lighting the water heaterWater Temperature Setting Safety PrecautionsTime/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Operating the water heaterWater Temperature Setting… Routine Preventative Maintenance HousekeepingDrain heater. See Draining The Water Heater section on Venting System Inspection Burner InspectionVacation and Extended Shut-Down Freeze Protection Draining the Water HeaterBefore You Call For Service… Outdoor Water Heater Only Indoor Water Heater OnlyInstructions For Placing a Parts Order Replacement PartsTemperature Setting DIP Switch Adjustment If YOU Need Service