Rheem Power Vent Water Heater Troubleshooting Guide

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Rheem power vent water heater troubleshooting guide.

You can either left click on the link to open the manual in a new tab or right click and save a copy directly on your computer. Rheem doesn t have model number specific manuals but instead a single manual may cover a various sizes of a specific model. Many of the rheem water heaters have a vial that is located inside of the combustion chamber. Your rheem power vent water heater comes with a manual and in it are gas valve led codes that you can refer to.

Page 1 installation operation and service manual power vent storage type gas water heater models pvg pvcg recognize this symbol as an indication of important safety these instructions are intended as an aid to information. Qualified service personnel for proper installation adjustment and operation of this water heater. If the pilot is yellow instead of blue there is too much corrosion on the pilot assembly. The power vent water heater requires its own separate venting system.

Take note of the error code displayed and check what it means on your manual. Rheem manufacturing ranks as the global leader in the manufacture of high quality sustainable and innovative water heaters tankless water heaters air conditioners furnaces pool heaters and hvac systems for residential and commercial applications and is a full member of ahri the air conditioning heating refrigeration institute. Check the power supply to the water heater. You should also clean out the combustion chamber and pilot assembly.

From there you will know what the probable cause of the error code is and how to fix it. Care and cleaning of the water heater vacation and extended shut down notice. The switch may have been turned off. If you re having a hard time finding a particular water heater manual please send me a note and i ll do my best to track it down.

Failure to properly in stall the venting system can result in asphyxiation a fire or explo sion and can cause death serious bodily injury or property damage. Per the latest ansi z21 10 1 csa 4 1 2014 and ansi z21 10 3 csa 4 3 2014 standards some vent pipe materials are no longer acceptable for use in rheem water heater venting systems. It must be terminated to the outdoors. Ensure that the disconnect switch if used is in the on position.

If the vial has burst you will need to wait for a new vial to be shipped. Check to see if a fuse has blown or a circuit breaker is tripped. Refer to the if the water heater is to remain idle for an after a long shut down period the hydrogen gas caution in the extended period of time the power and water heater s operation and controls operating instructions.