Rheem Everhot 2A1050M7 Service Instructions Manual page 17

Fault Finding Chart 1.4
Twin element model
1.4
(continued)
Are the bottom
thermostat ECO
contacts closed?
(TEST 2)
YES
Are the bottom
thermostat contacts
closed? (TEST 3)
YES
Does the bottom
element have the
correct resistance?
(TEST 4)
YES
Is the overall
resistance of the
water heater correct?
(TEST 5)
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Is the bottom element
NO installed in the correct
orientation?
Is cylinder water temp
12ºC less than the
NO
bottom thermostat
setting?
NO
Slide bottom thermostat
out from bracket and allow
thermostat base to cool
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
Install element in correct
orientation and reset ECO.
Replace bottom thermostat.
NO
Did the bottom
thermostat contacts
close? (TEST 3)
Replace bottom element.
Locate wiring failure and repair.
Water heater electrically ok.
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