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    Aug 15, 2014, 11:42 AM
    Rheem power vent vent won't come on
    I installed the power vent heater and it will not turn on or ignite
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    Aug 15, 2014, 04:21 PM
    Did you purge the air from the gas line? If not, purge more air and try again. If that fails to work, confirm power to the outlet you plugged the power vent motor into... May have tripped a fuse during/after installation!

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