Troubleshooting - Rheem RGEA16 Installation Instructions Manual

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XVII. TROUBLESHOOTING
FIGURE 40
WARNING
!
DISCONNECT ALL POWER TO UNIT BEFORE SERVICING. CONTACTOR MAY BREAK ONLY ONE SIDE. FAILURE
TO SHUT OFF POWER CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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Unit will not run
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• Power off or loose electrical connection
• Thermostat out of calibration-set too high
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• High pressure control open (if provided)
• Interconnecting low voltage wiring damaged
• Run or start capacitor failed (single phase only)
• Start relay defective 9single phase only)
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control opens at 610 PSIG
Replace thermostat wiring
Replace
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check & tighten all connections
Wait at least 2 hours for overload to reset.
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