Rheem 310 Series Service Instructions Manual page 42

Fault Finding – Chart 5
5
Is
the water leak
intermittent?
NO
Is
the T&PR
valve continuously
discharging
water?
NO
Is
the leak from the
heat pump water
system?
NO
Is the
leak from the
electrical access
cover?
NO
Are
the anode/s
leaking?
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Leaking water heater
YES
Is the
YES correct T&PR valve
fitted?
YES
Is the
water supply
pressure above
800kPa?
YES
Is the
leak from
YES
the element barrel
fitting?
YES
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NO
YES
NO
NO
YES
NO
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Leak is probably condensate
draining from the evaporator
condensate tray.
Normal Operation.
Replace T&PR valve with one of
the correct pressure rating.
Do NOT use reconditioned
T&PR valves.
Existing pressure limiting valve
faulty.
Fit pressure limiting valve if not
already fitted.
Replace T&PR valve if required.
Check for crossed water
connection.
Replace T&PR valve.
Tighten or remake flexible hose
connection(s).
Repair or replace leaking heat
exchanger.
Replace leaking circulator.
Remake or replace dropper tube
connections.
Check for loose element bolts.
Remove element and replace
gasket.
Inner Cylinder leaking
Check for hot spots on the jacket
Replace water heater.
Remove anode and repair leak
using Teflon thread tape.