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Anonymous Posted on May 20, 2012

Installed new board on rheem rtg74xn and it will not turn on or off , how do i get it to work i am technician asking before i get there what could it be!?

Customer was informed by rheem troubleshooting phone service that unit needed new board he received board and had someone install now he has called us on weekend to see about why it wont turn on or off and his so called plumber has left him high and dry , im looking for any info on what could have gone wrong , is there any reason why after him installing the new board it will not turn on or off and is there any instuctions on how to install board correctly , from what i read there are directions sent with new board on how to correctly install !

  • Anonymous May 20, 2012

    customer says t-stat has been flashing at 82 wont change up or down , and cant even turn unit on or off , thank you all for your support i was am lookin to see what someone else has done and get any more info but trying to get any info on product that may help resolve quickly thanks again

  • Anonymous May 20, 2012

    hot water stopped producing , customer reset by powering off an then on , and would have hot water for about 20 min or forty five depending on units behavior , customer continued doing so for a week then contacted plumbing company , c7 code on the remote , c7 76
    plumber installed new board , and instructions indicated something bout adjusting fan pressure and minimum combustion , this guy may have not done something correctly but if any one has dealt with this problem give me some info on what is usually done after installing new board ? thanks and godbless to all who are trying to help it is appreciated !

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Most likely he did not program board with program chip....... Most of the boards i have had to replace, came unprogramed and had to program them thus the chip ...... I take setting off the old board and adjust the settings on the new board..... this really needs to be done by someone with experience working on the unit........

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  • Posted on May 29, 2009

SOURCE: rheem tankless water heater wont lite

the system was not sized properly, you need to have a 3/4 gas line to the unit for the volume of gas it needs, the tankless water heaters need to have every bit of gas that is says, it sounds like who ever installed di not make sure you had enough gas comming in the house, you might have to either have a new meter installed or run the gas lind directly from the meter to the water heater and cap off the gas line thats there

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  • Posted on Nov 01, 2009

SOURCE: Rheem Tankless wh model rtg-74pvn shuts off error code c4 76

Contact Rheem; the Burner control unit has lost comm with the remote...the part is warranteed for up to five years.

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  • Posted on Nov 11, 2009

SOURCE: My Rheem Pronto model#RTG-74PNV-1 has powered off

Remove power source from the unit. If remote control2.gif is installed; remove cover and lift the control wires on the terminal...can be accomplished from either end.

Restore power and see if unit functions normally.

Contact Paloma/Rheem customer (800-432-8373) support and notify them IF you are getting a code "76" error. Rheem has recently extended the warranty on the "Burner Control Assm."; which is your problem. The C4-C8 portion of the error code, is where the unit stops the ignition process...burner fails to light, or gives you intermittent hot water. In either case, contact customer support2.gif.

If this helps, please indicate so.
Mike//[email protected]

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  • Posted on Dec 13, 2009

SOURCE: Rheem Pronto RTG-74 error code C4

Error code 13 is "oxygen depletion sensor" activated.
The first number is a sequence indicator.
If you need the training manual I have it and can send it to you.
I got Rheem to send it to me a while back and it is a big help when working with these units.
It covers th RTG-42, 53, 66 and 74.

Douglas Jensen

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  • Posted on May 15, 2010

SOURCE: Rheem Power Vent 2 water heater is flashing 4

The flashing light is a trouble sequence light. Find your manual to see what 4 flashes means. It's usually attached to the side of the water heater tank. Try a quick fix by unplugging the power vent and see what happens.

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Blowing fuses on rheem rtgh 84dv

Call service technician
Check polarity of 120 volt outlet
Call Rheem for new PC board
If the 3A glass fuse located on PC board is blowing, then something is drawing too much current or shorted on board... problem is probably bad PC board
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I am getting an error code 11. When it trys to turn on I get a big pressure drop to about 1 or 2wc then a big jump to 20wc.

1) Probably bad PC board. Copy following link for code 11 troubleshoot.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Troubleshoot-Rheem-Tankless-water-heater.html

2) Call Rheem, call service technician

3) Don't install tankless water heater.

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Rtg74pvn2 rheem tankless water heater gas problem

1) You want the truth: Forget tankless.
There are many tankless water heaters with insoluble problems.
And endless problems.
Rheem knows it.

2) Do you really expect your home computer to work flawless after replacing motherboard?
Get your money back from Rheem, or get a full replacement.

3) OR fix water heater yourself today: Install tank-type gas water heater for $350 from local box store.
FYI: Do not buy Rheem, Richmond, Ruud, GE as these units from Rheem have problems that require service technicians.
Instead buy Whirlpool, American, State, Craftmaster, Reliance, Kenmore, as these units from AO Smith have fewer problems and can be repaired by homeowner using simple part replacement.
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4) Copy following link for troubleshoot resources, and possible manual for Rheem, Richmond, Paloma water heaters:
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I have a poloma model/ pt62-42pvn its flashing error code c4 76 i have had no hot water for six days now need help

1) Before calling service technician who can test parts, open following link for Rheem resources including error codes, Rheem chat and phone number, possible manual:
If local technician cannot solve problem, Rheem can probably recommend a person.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Troubleshoot-Rheem-Tankless-water-heater.html

2) Error codes are start-point for troubleshooting.

3) Multiple error codes can indicate PC board failure.
If your computer motherboard fails, most people feel the computer is compromised even after motherboard replacement.

4) Error code C7-76 is communication error with remote, and can include bad remote, bad wire to remote, loose wire, or bad PC board.
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Rheem-error-code-C7-76.pdf

5) Error C4-13 can include part failure, vent problem, oxygen depletion, and can also include PC board failure.
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Error-code-13.pdf

6) Tankless routine maintenance manual:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Tankless-maintenance.pdf

7) Some posts about tankless concede that qualified technician was unable to repair unit.
Solve most tankless problems yourself, same day, for about $350.
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Error code c7 76 disconnected remote started heater had hot water for a few minutes then back to original problem. No hot water.

Before calling service technician, open following link for Rheem troubleshooting resources, and contact information:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Troubleshoot-Rheem-Tankless-water-heater.html

Error codes are considered start place for troubleshooting:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/ErrorcodeTroubleshooting.pdf
Error code troubleshoot indicates: replace PC board if water heater does not function without remote.

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The hot water just turn cold by it self and wont come back. I have to go to the attic and unplug and then plug back, it will then work. It does this again next time in the shower, midle of the shower,...

Before calling service technician, open following link for troubleshooting resources, including possible manual, and Rheem chat.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Troubleshoot-Rheem-Tankless-water-heater.html
Rheem usually asks you to call local service technician.

There are many factors that cause problem you describe: bad PC board, sensor problem, loose wires, crossover in single-handled faucet, lime build-up in heat exchanger, clogged water filter.
The remote control might give you an error code. Error code is a starting point for troubleshoot.
Error code on one unit can have different cause than same error code on different unit.

Read manual for required maintenance.
Tankless require yearly maintenance.

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I have a Rheem (Paloma) GT199XN tankless water heater. It has worked fantastic since I installed about 5 years ago. Just recently, I have have intermitten issues of the burner not firing up when we turn on...

All costs are energy.
Here's the order of things I would do.

1) Contact Rheem for name of qualified service technician.

2) Call technician who can fix your specific unit, and can educate you about maintenance, and tricks and tips. These guys learn something new each day and are good to have in your rolodex/wallet as tankless unit ages.

3) Download manual, or read manual cover to cover and review maintenance protocol to make sure you're on a schedule for de-liming and other things required for tankless to work.

4) Ask Rheem how you can become familiar with their website pages that show updates and other information that affect your specific unit.

5) Install ordinary tank-type back up that can be put online quickly in case tankless needs parts or frequent maintenance as it ages.
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Tankless water heater stopped working.

if you dont get any code then it is the circuit board..you will need to contact rheem or have a qualified technician check it
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Paloma tankless, gas, water heater, error code C7 76

If you look on the left hand side of the burner control module you'll see 4 capacitors - the capacitors have most likely failed...pretty sure anything code 76 is P/S failure. It may also be covered for manufactures defects. If the cap is blown..the top will be slightly raised as apposed to flat like the other nearby caps - they are called top blow capacitors...the damage should be evident.
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