Fault Finding (Chart 1.1) - Rheem 52S160 Service Instructions Manual

Fault Finding (Chart 1.1)

1.1
Are the thermostat ECO
contacts closed?
TEST 5
YES
Are the thermostat
contacts closed?
TEST 6
YES
Does the element have
the correct resistance?
TEST 7
YES
Water heater electrically OK.
Continue with diagnosis.
TM005 Rheem Solar Hiline Service Instructions REV D
D.O.I 20/02/2009
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Is the water in the tank at
NO least 6ºC lower than the
thermostat setting?
Slide the thermostat out from
under the retaining clamp and
allow the base of the
thermostat to cool.
Did the thermostat
YES contacts close?
Has the weather been
conducive for good
Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed "uncontrolled".
NO
NO
TEST 6
NO
solar gain?
NO
15
Reset the ECO or replace
thermostat.
YES Replace thermostat.
NO Replace thermostat.
Replace the element.
YES 2
3