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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Rumbling noise

Water conditions in your

Remove and clean the heating elements.

home caused a build up of
scale or mineral deposits
on the heating elements.

Relief valve

Pressure build up caused

This is an unacceptable condition and must be 

producing popping

by thermal expansion

corrected. Contact the water supplier or plumbing 

noise or draining

in a closed system.

contractor on how to correct this. Do not plug the 
relief valve outlet.

Rattling noise

Internal heat trap

This is normal for heat trap fittings when in operation 

during periods

fittings in operation.

and does not indicate a need for service.

of water usage

Not enough or

Water usage may have

Wait for the water heater to recover after an abnormal 

no hot water

exceeded the capacity

demand.

of the water heater.

A fuse is blown or a circuit

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

breaker tripped.

Electric supply may be off.

Make sure electric supply to water heater and 
disconnect switch, if used, are in the ON position.

The thermostat may 

See the Temperature regulation of the water heater 

be set set too low.

section of this manual.

Leaking or open hot 

Make sure all faucets are closed.

water faucets.

Electric service to your 

Contact the local electric utility.

home may be interrupted.

Improper wiring.

See the Installing the water heater section of this 
manual.

Manual reset limit (ECO)

See the Temperature regulation of the water heater  
section of this manual.

Cold water inlet 

This is normal. The colder inlet water takes longer 

temperature may be 

to heat.

colder during the 
winter months.

Water is too hot

The thermostat 

See the Temperature regulation of the water heater 

is set too high.

section of this manual. 

CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating elements or other

safety devices. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel.

Before You Call For Service…

Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart on this
page first and you may not need to call for
service.

Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

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roubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

Summary of Contents for AP12170-4

Page 1: ...carefully so that they may understand how to perform these operations Do not destroy this manual Please read carefully and keep in a safe place for future reference Recognize this symbol as an indicat...

Page 2: ...ip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty IMPORTANT Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is in the back o...

Page 3: ...e Operating Instructions in this manual for detailed instructions in how to adjust the thermostat s DANGER Hotter water increases the Potential for Hot Water SCALDS D A N G E R HOT Water temperature o...

Page 4: ...rom Office of the State Architect 400 P Street Sacramento CA 95814 or you may call 916 324 5315 or ask a water heater dealer However applicable local codes shall govern installation For residential wa...

Page 5: ...d to permit inspection and servicing such as removal of elements or checking controls The water heater and water lines should be protected from freezing temperatures Do not install the water heater in...

Page 6: ...ld water inlet line can cause what is referred to as a closed water system A cold water inlet line with no check valve or back flow prevention device is referred to as an open water system As water is...

Page 7: ...of the relief valve and discharge line The end of the discharge line should not be threaded or concealed and should be protected from freezing No valve of any type restriction or reducer coupling shou...

Page 8: ...jacket at the top front of the water heater An opening for 1 2 or 3 4 electrical fitting is provided for field wiring connections The voltage requirements and wattage load for the water heater are spe...

Page 9: ...ternal insulation blanket to this water heater pay careful attention to the following so as not to restrict the proper function and operation of the water heater Do not cover the temperature and press...

Page 10: ...opening of the T P Valve R E L I E F V A L V E COLD HOT Typical top connection arrangement Typical side connection arrangement Relief Valve Insulation Installation CAUTION Ensure the T P Valve openin...

Page 11: ...Provisions made to protect area from water damage Sufficient room to service heater Water Supply Water heater completely filled with water Air purged from water heater and piping Water connections tig...

Page 12: ...h as air escaping through the pipe as the water begins to flow Do not smoke or use an open flame near the faucet at the time it is open CAUTION The cause of the high temperature condition must be inve...

Page 13: ...n be regulated by setting the temperature dial of the adjustable surface mounted thermostat s located behind the jacket access panel s Dual element heaters have two thermostats Safety and energy conse...

Page 14: ...shorten the life of the glass lined tank and will exclude warranty coverage Care and cleaning of the water heater Draining the Water Heater CAUTION Shut off power to the water heater before draining w...

Page 15: ...connect switch if used are in the ON position The thermostat may See the Temperature regulation of the water heater be set set too low section of this manual Leaking or open hot Make sure all faucets...

Page 16: ...T attempt repair of electrical wiring thermostat s heating elements or other operating controls Refer repairs to qualified service personnel Relief valve Junction box cover Anode rod Hot outlet heat t...

Page 17: ...til it breaks away from the remainder of the cavity insert See illustration to the left Discard the crossbar It cannot and need not be replaced Replace the thermostat and or element as necessary Repla...

Page 18: ...X 4 L2 RED 1 3 2 UPPER THERMOSTAT HIGH TEMP LIMIT ECO UPPER HEATING ELEMENT BLUE YELLOW BLACK L1 G BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240 V JUNCTION BOX 4 L2 RED 1 3 1 2 BLACK RED BLACK L...

Page 19: ...19 Rheem Manufacturing Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 34070 Louisville KY 40232 4070 Please place in envelope and mail to Cut here Cut here...

Page 20: ...Mr Ms Mrs Miss Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Zip Code Apt Last Name Phone Number _ _ Complete and mail this Consumer Product Ownership Registration today After mailing th...

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