Dometic WH-6GEA manual

Dometic WH-6GEA
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Operation L.P. Gas Water Heater
Gas appliances must never be operated while the
vehicle is in motion. Unpredictable wind currents
may be created which could cause flame reversal in
the burner tub, which could result in fire damage.
The thermal cut off fuse could also be unnecessarily
activated resulting in a complete shutdown of the
water heater requiring replacement of the thermal
cutoff.
CAUTION: FIRE HAZARD.
Do not smoke or have any flame near an open
faucet. Failure to obey this caution could result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: EXPLOSION HAZARD.
If water heater has not been used for more than two
weeks, hydrogen gas may form in the water line.
Under these conditions, to reduce the risk of injury,
open the hot water faucet for several minutes at the
kitchen sink before you use any electrical appliance
connected to hot water system. If hydrogen gas
is present, you will probably hear sounds like air
escaping through the pipe as water begins to flow.
Failure to obey this warning could result in death or
serious injury.
NOTICE: Do not operate without water in tank, product
failure can occur.

5.1 Operating the Electronic Control

16 Control Switch in the ON Position
Place the control switch in the ON position.

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If control switch light stays on longer than 15
seconds place the control switch in the OFF
position, wait 5 minutes, and repeat Step 1.

5.1.1 Gas Function

WARNING: BURN HAZARD, FIRE,
EXPLOSION, AND/OR CARBON MONOXIDE
HAZARD.
Keep the water heater area clear of combustible
cleaning materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids. Failure to obey this warning
could result in death or serious injury.
When the gas heating element switch is turned to
the ON position, the Water Heater will make three
attempts to light. If for any reason there is no ignition,
the Water Heater will lockout and the red lockout lamp
will illuminate. If the thermostat fails, the E.C.O. will also
lockout the Water Heater and a reset will be required.
Determine the reason for no control, correct it, and reset
the gas control sequence by turning the switch to the
OFF position then to the ON position.

5.1.2 Electric Heating Element

When the electric element switch is turned to the ON
position, the relay will close and pass 110 VAC to the
element. If the thermostat fails, the E.C.O. will open and
lockout the system. To correct, check the thermostat to
assure good contact with the tank. Reset the control by
turning the electric switch to the OFF position then to
the ON position.

5.1.3 Gas/Electric Function

The unit can be run in both gas and electronic modes
simultaneously for a quick recovery.

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If the gas fails to ignite, the gas mode will lockout,
but the lockout lamp will not illuminate since the
electric mode is still operational.
Should you notice slow recovery, indicating the gas is
not working, turn the electronic control switch to the
OFF position. The indicator lamp will illuminate signaling
a lockout has occurred on the gas side.
Correct the problem and turn the switches to the ON
position.
Refer to “Maintenance And Care” on page 15.

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DeniseDecember 30, 2022

The propane will heat the water however the hot water heater will not heat by electricity. Help

The propane will heat the water however the hot water heater will not heat by electricity.  Help
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LynnApril 8, 2024

Our water heater just stopped working. It doesn’t work on electric or gas. We tried to bypass the thermal safety thing. Still didn’t work Any ideas?

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Scott QuintanaApril 13, 2024

I HAVE A WA-6GEA. I AM TROUBLE SHOOTING THE HEATER NOT WORKING IN ELECTRIC MODE. WERE CAN I CHECK POWER COMING INTO THE UNIT? THANKS

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Daniel LakeApril 23, 2024

My unit works fine with LP however it doesn't operate on the electric side to which I have done the reset as suggested. Lost as to where to go from here.

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Debbie PalazzoloNovember 8, 2022

How do winterize this heater I was told there are two valves in the back

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Albert Christ February 5, 2023

Can it be used on electric only & if so how do I turn it on electric

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Albert ChristFebruary 6, 2023

Is it propane only?

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David ReynoldsJune 14, 2023

Dometic 6GEA. Hot and Cold Water Valves are open. I turn on both LP and Electric, immediately hear it come on and run for about five minutes. Let it run for a while, grate to outside is warm. Hooked to hose for water. No hot water (might be slightly warm for about 10 seconds).

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PattieAugust 7, 2023

I can not get the hot water heater to work electric or propane, what could be wrong?

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Patrick CarewSeptember 16, 2023

I have tried to turn on hot water heater WH-6GEA and continue to get a fault error on the panel shown below. I reset the circuit breaker and the same issue continues to happen. The water heater has the fault issue with both gas or electric. This water heater has been used only twice prior to this time. It is installed in a Fleetwood 2023 flair 29m. Th manual that was provide by General RV shows a reset button on the top of the water. I looked for the reset button and see no button to reset. I am current camping and would appreciate any help that you could provide. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide

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Don GaalswykJanuary 27, 2024

My water heater won't work on either electric or propane. Both the ECO and thermostats check ok as does the thermal link. I have 12 volts to both the white and orange signal wires to the board with the control switch on. I do not have voltage to the yellow wire though with the control switch on. I just replaced this heater and had hot water the first evening but then it quit working.

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Edd LangdonMarch 15, 2024

@Don Gaalswyk Hello there is a safety fuse by the heating pipe that is too close and it blows it. I bought a new one that usually comes with a wire extension so you can place it farther away, hope this helps.

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General
BrandDometic
ModelWH-6GEA
Productwater heater & boiler
EAN0713814271411
LanguageEnglish
FiletypeInstallation Guide (PDF)

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What is the ideal room temperature?

Most people find that the ideal room temperature is between 19 and 22 degrees Celsius.

Why is my water heater not producing hot water?

Ensure that the power supply to the water heater is connected and turned on. Additionally, check if the water temperature setting is appropriately adjusted.

How can I adjust the water temperature on my Dometic WH-6GEA?

Locate the temperature adjustment knob on the control panel of your water heater. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease it.

What should I do if my water heater is leaking water?

First, turn off the power supply to the water heater. Then, inspect all the water connections for any signs of leakage or loose fittings. Tighten any loose connections and replace any damaged parts as necessary.

Why is my water heater making unusual noises?

Possible causes of strange noises from the water heater include air trapped in the system or sediment buildup inside the tank. To resolve this, refer to the manual for instructions on flushing the tank to remove sediment or purging air from the system.

My water heater is constantly running, what could be the issue?

Check if the thermostat is set too high. Adjust it to a lower temperature if necessary. Additionally, verify if there are any faulty components, such as a defective thermostat or pressure relief valve, that might need replacement.

Is the manual of the Dometic WH-6GEA available in English?

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