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Final review after a horizontal conversion

96V96MDV

What is going on

Last pass on a Rheem 96V/96MDV horizontal conversion, before you leave the job. Tick every item on the printed checklist. Skip one and you're back for a leak or a vent problem.

Likely causes

  • Not a fault call. Final review list for horizontal conversions.

Check in this order

  1. Verify all hoses are secure and fully seated.
  2. Confirm all hoses are free of kinks.
  3. Confirm all hoses and other drain parts slope in the direction of water flow.
  4. Make sure both worm drives on the flue transition hose clamps sit on the top of the coupling.
  5. Tighten all clamps and couplings.
  6. Confirm all drain ports are plugged.
  7. Confirm the unit has forward pitch.
  8. Install heat tape if required.

Applies to: Horizontal conversions

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Source: Rheem 96V installation manual, p. 38. Written in our own words; check the manual for your exact model.

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