RH180 Manual 35
Diagnosc Codes and Remedies
Code Denion Remedy
05 Air Filter Error
Follow the procedure “Air Screen Inspecon, Detecon & Cleaning” in this manual. If
the error code connues to ash aer cleaning the air lter, review the items in
“Code 10” or contact a qualied service technician.
07 Circulaon Flow Rate
Has Dropped Below
2.1gpm
Check water lter for blockage
Check pump operaon and wiring
Clean Heat Exchanger
10 Air Supply or Exhaust
Blockage
Check that nothing is blocking the vent, inlet screen or “Combuson Air Assembly”
Check all vent components for proper connecons.
licensed
professional
only
Ensure listed 4” b-vent is used and there are no reducons in the vent system
Check fan for blockage
Ensure vent length, vent size and combuson air comply with the requirements
stated in the Naonal Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and
Propane Installaon Code, CSA B149.1.
11 No Ignion
Check that the gas is turned on at the water heater, gas meter, or cylinder.
Ensure appliance is properly grounded.
licensed
professional
only
Ensure gas type and pressure is correct.
Ensure gas line, meter, and/or regulator is sized properly.
Bleed all air from gas lines.
Verify dip switches are set properly.
Ensure igniter is operaonal.
Check igniter wiring harness for damage.
Check gas solenoid valves for open or short circuits.
Remove burner cover and ensure all burners are properly seated.
Remove burner plate and inspect burner surface for condensaon or debris.
12 No Flame
Check that the gas is turned on at the water heater, gas meter, or cylinder.
Check for obstrucons in the ue outlet.
Ensure appliance is properly grounded.
licensed
professional
only
Ensure gas line, meter, and/or regulator is sized properly.
Ensure gas type and pressure is correct.
Bleed all air from gas lines.
Ensure vent length, vent size and combuson air comply with the requirements
stated in the Naonal Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and
Propane Installaon Code, CSA B149.1.
Verify dip switches are set properly.
Check power supply for loose connecons.
Check power supply for proper voltage and voltage drops.
Ensure ame rod wire is connected.
Check ame rod for carbon build-up.
Disconnect and reconnect all wiring harnesses on unit and PC board.
Check for DC shorts at components.
Check gas solenoid valves for open or short circuits.
Remove burner plate and inspect burner surface for condensaon or debris.
13 Combuson Review items liste under codes “05” and “10”.
FE Flammable Vapors
Detected
Leave the area immediately, leaving the exit point open to allow venlaon
Do not touch any electric device (including phone or light switch)
Call emergency personnel from a neighbors phone
Do not try to reset the water heater or light the pilot to any other appliance
When safety personnel have idened the area as safe and all ammable vapors
have been removed and eliminated, the units can be reset by unplugging the unit
then plugging back in.
If “FE” connues to ash aer area is determined to be free from ammable vapors,
contact a qualied service technician.
Some of the checks below should be done by a licensed professional. Consumers
should never aempt any acon that they are not qualied to perform.
WARNING
WARNING
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