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A.O. Smith Water Heater Error Code 761

Communication failure in a multiple heater Easy-Link setup: master unit has lost communication with an indicated slave heater.

SourceA.O. Smith 710/710 ASME - Service Manual: Troubleshooting & Maintenancep. 19

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Verify that there is power to the unit that has lost communication.

SourceA.O. Smith 710/710 ASME - Service Manual: Troubleshooting & Maintenancep. 19

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