Rinnai RUR199e / RUR160e / RUR199i / RUR160i Error 15: Venturi Control

Tankless water heater · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Warning code15

Venturi Control error occurs when Venturi motor isn't operating correctly, gas valve assembly needs replacement, or diagnostic code requires power reset. The manual lists no action for this code.

Model
Rinnai RUR199e / RUR160e / RUR199i / RUR160i
Display shows
Venturi Control (15)
Type
Warning code
Source
Manual p. 57

What 15 means

Venturi Control p. 57

Common causes

  • Ensure the Venturi motor is operating correctly.* p. 57
  • Replace gas valve assembly. p. 57
  • Clear diagnostic code by resetting the main power supply to the water heater. p. 57
  • Confirm fan motor is functioning correctly. p. 57
  • Replace the gas valve assembly. p. 57

If 15 is still not resolved

  • Call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow their instructions. p. 1
    “Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor ’s phone. Follow the gas supplier ’s instructions.”
  • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. p. 1
    “If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.”

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