Fault Finding Chart 3 - Water Too Hot - Rheem Everhot 2A1050M7 Service Instructions Manual

Fault Finding Chart 3 – Water Too Hot
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WATER TOO HOT
Does the temperature at
the hot tap correspond
with or near the
thermostat setting?
NO
Is the temperature at the
hot tap higher than the
thermostat setting?
YES
Is the thermostat in
good contact with the
cylinder wall?
YES
Is the element
installed in the correct
orientation?
TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions
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Is a tempering valve
YES
installed?
NO
NO
NO
YES
Faulty tempering valve. Clean filters or replace
YES
Normal operation.
Explain to customer the reasons for storing
NO water hotter than they may desire i.e.
1. When mixed with cold water more hot water
delivery is possible.
2. To prohibit bacteria growth.
Tempering devices should be suggested as a
solution.
Remove thermostat and clean any impurities
from the cylinder wall. Re-tension bracket and
tempering valve.
refit thermostat.
Install element in correct orientation.
Replace thermostat.
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