Rheem 834 Series Service Instructions Manual page 37

Fault Finding Chart 4.1
Leaking heater
4.1
(continued)
Is leak from hot water
outlet temperature
sensor?
NO
Is leak from PRV
connection to water
outlet assembly?
NO
Is leak discharge
from PRV?
NO
Is leak from hot water
outlet plumbing
connection?
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YES
(1) If replacing an o'ring, ensure o'ring and mating surfaces and
clean and lubricate o'ring with silicon grease before assembly.
YES
Is premises water
YES supply pressure >
650 kPa?
YES
Is a pressure limiting
valve installed
YES
NO – Leak is from heat exchanger
Tighten clamp screws or replace
(1) Tighten PRV or replace
NO
Install a pressure limiting valve
NO and replace PRV if it still
Existing pressure limiting valve
faulty. Replace pressure limiting
YES
valve and replace PRV it still
Tighten or remake hot water
outlet plumbing connection.
sensor o'ring
PRV o'ring.
Replace PRV.
discharges.
discharges.
Repair or replace heat
exchanger.
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