Fault Finding (Chart 2.1) - Rheem 52S160 Service Instructions Manual

Fault Finding (Chart 2.1)

2.1
Is the hot pipe
insulation missing or
in poor condition?
NO
Are there any water
leaks around the
collectors or cylinder?
NO
Are the dip tubes and
diffusers fitted and in
the correct positions?
YES
Isolate water supply and
disconnect the cold pipe from the
collector, restore water supply.
The tank temperature will need
to be below 55
Does water flow freely
from the pipe?
YES
Isolate water supply, reconnect cold
pipe, disconnect hot pipe from the tank
restore water supply.
Is the daily water
usage exceeding the
solar heating capacity?
YES
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Is the leak, discharge
YES
from the T&PR valve?
Warning:
Water under pressure and at temperatures up
o
to 150 C may be present in the system. Isolate
water supply and relieve pressure through a
hot tap prior to removing any pipe work.
o
C for this test.
Does water flow freely
from the pipe?
YES
Is usage time not suitable to
hours when solar gain is the
NO
greatest? ie. Morning usage
with west facing collectors.
Is the problem only
evident during winter?
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YES
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
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Replace insulation.
Rectify leaks at connectors or
fittings. Replace collector or
tank if leaking.
3.1
Replace or reposition dip
tube/s or diffuser correctly.
Replace the sunstat valve.
Blockage in collectors or hot
pipe. Replace collector or
clear blockage from pipe.
Reposition heater and collectors
to northerly aspect or advice
customer that boosting will be
required more often.
Advise customer that boosting
will be required more often
during winter months.
Advise customer on usage
pattern that will suit.