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Post-conversion checklist
What is going on
This is the walk-around before you close up a field conversion on a Rheem 96V or 96MDV. Most call-backs I see after conversions are a kinked hose or a drain that holds water, so go slow on these. Confirm each item against the printed page in the installation instructions.
Likely causes
- Not a fault call. Final checklist after a field conversion.
Check in this order
- Review the conversion steps once more against the manual.
- Verify all hoses are secured and fully seated.
- Confirm all hoses are free of kinks.
- Confirm the condensate plumbing slopes in the direction of water flow.
- Confirm all drain ports are plugged.
- Confirm all clamps and couplings are tightened.
- Confirm the unit has forward pitch.
- Run it and watch for condensate leaks.
Applies to: All field conversions
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Source: 96V series installation instructions, p. 16. Written in our own words; check the manual for your exact model.
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