Fault Finding (Chart 7) - Rheem 52S160 Service Instructions Manual

Fault finding (Chart 7)

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Is the leak from
the tank?
NO
Is the leak from a
collector connection?
NO
Is the leak from the
collector?
YES
Is water running from
the bottom of the
collector?
YES
Is the system in an
area that is prone to
frost?
YES
NO
Replace the collector.
NOTE: All installations above 600 metres are not
covered by warranty for frost damage to the collectors
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YES
Replace o-rings and
YES connectors if damaged
or cracked.
NO
Condensate may be
NO forming in the collector.
This is a normal condition.
YES
Is the cold pipe a 1"
insulated pipe?
NO
Replace the collector.
No warranty applies if leak
is due to frost.
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Leaking water
Is the leak from the
T&PR valve?
NO
Is the leak from the
anode thread?
NO
Is the leak from the
heating unit gasket?
NO
Is the leak from a
plumbing fitting?
NO
Is the leak from the
Sunstat valve?
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YES
YES Reseal the anode.
Replace the heating unit
YES
Reseal the plumbing
YES
Replace the Sunstat
YES
Tank may be leaking, feel
NO for hot spots on the jacket.
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gasket.
fittings.
valve.
Replace tank.