Refrigerant System Fault Finding - Chart 2
2
Has the
supply of hot
water been recently
depleted?
NO
Is the
evaporator
frozen?
NO
Fit gauges to high
and low side of
system
Test 8
Is
the suction
pressure low/vacuum
or excessively
high?
HIGH
2.2
TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C
Date of Issue: 5/11/05
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YES
YES
LOW
Note: Failure of the condenser will require
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Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed "uncontrolled".
Depending on the ambient temperature
the water heater may take 2 or 3 hours to
recover
2.3
YES
2.4
Leak in refrigerant system
Locate and repair
complete water heater replacement
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