New 5.0 , first night out, no hot water

[Shearwater]

We picked up our 5.0 today in Sumas and drove straight to Oostema Farm in nearby Linden for a two day shakedown stay. We have the propane only hot water tank. I attempted to start it today before checking to see if the bypass valves were turn on, my bad. After getting no hot water for 30 minutes, I checked the valves and found I was in bypass mode. I did notice some heat around the tank area. Now the tank is full, I verified at the pressure relief valve. But now the monitor panel switch stays lit, doesn't seem to be attempting to fire up. Did I damage the water heater with my empty tank attempt?

I do have full propane tanks and verified gas was getting thru by lighting stove top burners.

[BC_Camper]

If water is not leaking it is a good sign it did not melt the tank! Try resetting the LP by pushing the button on the black cover accessed from the outside hot water tank hatch. I believe the manual has a picture of it. Good luck.

[BC_Camper]

Top left corner.

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[WanderBred]

Originally Posted by Shearwater

We have the propane only hot water tank. I attempted to start it today before checking to see if the bypass valves were turn on, my bad. After getting no hot water for 30 minutes, I checked the valves and found I was in bypass mode.

We pick ours up on September 24th I'll have to check ours. Thanks

[Shearwater]

Thanks, yeah, I dug out the manual and found the explanation of the reset switch. We're good!

[cpaharley2008]

An excellent lesson has been demonstrated here, your owner's manual is your best friend and should be read completely before using your new Escape.........