RTO Atwood DSI-RV Water Heater-6 Gallon - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

page 56 Call for service under warranty http://www.dutchmen.com/media/5760/2015_dutchmen_owners_manual.pdf

have a gas fitter/technician check it out as the job is not for dyi's

problems may be the fan is not tripping in

Cover on outside should tell you.

If they are on outside of tank , I'm thinking your new tank has motor-aid feature as well. That is used to circulate coolant through from engine of motorhome while driving and it keeps water heated. That feature usually adds to price of tank. Hope you didn't pay for some feature you"ll never use.

aluminum tanks should only be repaired by a certified welder
any welding shop can do this for you; it's not too expensive.

when you run out if hot water in the shower can you still get hot water in the othert fawcetts???

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Replace thermocouple

Check at back of water heater where hydro wires go in to heater, there is usually a black switch on top or side of that box/cover that needs to be in proper position as well. I usually use a mirror so I can see for sure it's in the on position.

I am not sure about your particular heater but the thermocouple on a full-size gas water heater is often the cause of a pilot failing. It is relatively inexpensive to change (or mine was). It is a simple metal tube with a wire that is located near the pilot to tell the burner that it is ok to come on because the pilot is lit.

If you failed to turn off the breaker before you emptied the tank then the element had no water to cool it. It would have blown a hole in it. If it is ok by some miracle then try turning off the breaker and turning it on again. As for the sound it would only do that if there was a large vapour lock.

Sounds like some adjustments are needed. Air shutter for one, and ignitor/electrode. Have you by chance observed outside with cover open when it tries to re-light? My guess is that it is sparking/trying to ignite, but adjustments are needed for proper ignition. A good cleaning of burner tube, electrode, and proper adjustment of electrode & air mixture should cure your problem.

1-800-325-9250call this number and they can tell you what you want.

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Any 6 gal will fit in same cut-out (hole) . 12-5/8" H x 16-1/4" W x 17-5/8 deep. In order to move up to a 10 gal, you need to be able to cut hole a little bigger. 15-3/4" H x 16-1/4" W x 20-5/8" deep. Usually your depth will allow , and width is same, just a matter of whether you have room to make height bigger.