Before You Call For Service…

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

Rumbling noise

Scale and sediment

￿ Clean tank.

 

in tank.

 

 

 

 

 

Relief valve

Pressure build up

￿ This is an unacceptable condition and must be

producing popping

caused by thermal

corrected. Contact the water supplier or plumbing

noise or draining

expansion to a

contractor on how to correct this. Do not plug the

 

closed system.

relief valve outlet.

 

 

 

 

Not enough or

Water usage may have

￿ Wait for the water heater to recover after an

no hot water

exceeded the capacity

abnormal demand.

 

of the water heater.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Low gas pressure.

￿ Check gas supply pressure and manifold pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

The pilot burner may be out.

￿ Check the pilot burner. If necessary, relight using the

 

 

 

instructions in the “Lighting The Water Heater”

 

 

 

section of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

The gas control (thermostat)

￿ See the “Water Temperature Setting” of The Water

 

may be set too low.

Heater section of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

Leaking or open hot

￿ Make sure all faucets are closed.

 

water faucets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combustion Shutoff System

￿ Contact a qualified service technician.

 

tripped

 

 

 

 

Water is too hot

The gas control (thermostat)

See the “Water Temperature Setting” of The Water

 

is set too high.

Heater section of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

Gas Control (Thermostat)

Contact a qualified service technician to replace the

 

Defective.

gas control (thermostat).

 

 

 

Pilot Burner Lights, but

Combustion Shutoff System

Contact a qualified service technician.

Main Burner will not

tripped.

 

stay lit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of gas piping, gas control (thermostat), burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel.

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Rheem PVR50-80 (NAT) warranty Rumbling noise

PVR50-80 (NAT) specifications

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