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TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A

Date of Issue: 02/09

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2 Zone Plumbing Option

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Fault Finding Chart 3

Leaking Water Heater

Replace the

cylinder

Remove pipe and

replace contite

olives

Remove element

and replace

gasket

Replace the

cylinder

Remove the T&PR

valve and reseal with

thread tape

Is the

leak from or near

the top?

Is the

leak from the

element barrel

weld?

Is the

leak from the

element

gasket?

Is the

leak from the

T&PR valve?

Is the

leak from the

T&PR valve fitting

weld?

Is the

leak from the

outlet pipe?

Is the

leak from the inlet

tee weld?

YES

Is the

leak from the

drain pipe?

YES