
TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C
Date of Issue: 5/11/05
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Insufficient Hot Water - Chart 3
3
YES
Is
the T&PR
valve continuously
discharging
water?
Existing pressure limiting valve
faulty
Fit pressure limiting valve if not
already fitted
Replace T&PR valve if required
Is the
water temperature
at the T&PR valve
60 degrees or
hotter?
Is
the heater of
sufficient capacity
for customers
needs?
Recommend a water heater of
sufficient capacity to meet needs
NO
YES
NO
2
NO
NO
Is the
heater connected
to an off peak
tariff?
YES
The Heat Pump is not suitable for
off peak connection. Connect to
continuous tariff or off peak 2 if
available
YES
Are
there any
plumbing leaks,
crossed connections
or dripping
taps?
NO
Repair leaks
Isolate cross connections
YES
Is a
tempering valve
fitted?
NO
YES
Is the
correct T&PR valve
fitted?
Replace T&PR valve with one of
the correct pressure rating
Do NOT use reconditioned
T&PR valves
NO
Check for crossed water
connection
Replace T&PR valve
YES
Is the
water pressure
more than 80% of the
T&PR valve
rating?
YES
NO
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