Rheem S GSeries, Use And Care Manual

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Condensation
This usually happens when
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This is normal. After the water in the tank warms
a new water heater is up the condensation will disappear. If, however, the
filled for the first time. condition persists, examine the piping and fittings
for possible leaks.
Moisture from the products
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This is normal and will disappear in time. Excessive
of combustion condensing condensation can cause pilot outage.
on the tank surface.
An undersized water
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Use a water heater size that meets the requirements
heater will cause of your needs.
condensation.
Yellow flame Scale on top of the burner.
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Call a qualified service technician to remove scale.
or soot
Flue or combustion air inlet
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Remove obstruction or debris from flue or
openings are restricted. combustion air inlet openings on jacket.
Not enough combustion or
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Proper operation of the water heater requires air for
ventilation air supplied to combustion and ventilation. See the Combustion and
the water heater location. Ventilation Air information in the “Installing The Water
Heater” section of this manual.
Unable to light Air in gas line.
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Contact a qualified service technician to purge the air
the pilot from the gas line.
Pilot orifice clogged.
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The pilot should be cleaned or replaced by a qualified
service technician.
Pilot tube pinched or
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The pilot should be cleaned, repaired or replaced by a
clogged. qualified service technician.
Gas Cock Knob not
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See the “Lighting The Water Heater” section of this
correctly positioned. manual.
Pilot does not stay Loose thermocouple.
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The connection at the gas control (thermostat) should
lit when the RED be tightened by a qualified service technician.
button is released
Thermocouple defective.
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The thermocouple should be replaced by a qualified
service technician.
Safety magnet defective.
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The gas control (thermostat) should be replaced by a
qualified service technician.
Gas control (thermostat)’s
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The gas control (thermostat) should be replaced by a
single use gas shut-off qualified service technician.
device has opened.
Combustion Shutoff Device
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The combustion shutoff device should be replaced
Tripped. by a qualified service technician
CAUTION:
For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of gas piping, gas control (gas control (thermostat)),
burners, vent connectors or other safety devices. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel.
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Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
This water heater incorporates a combustion shut off device that shuts the operation of the water heater
down if undesirable combustion conditions occur. Such as the presence of flammable vapors or blockage of
the combustion air inlet openings. Please contact a Qualified Service Technician if this occurs.
Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning
T
roubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
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Before you call for service…