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Lippert E4 fault code — Water heater

Applies to: Girard GSWH-2

What E4 means

The Lippert Girard GSWH-2 owner manual lists E4 as water inlet temperature probe failure.

Owner-safe checks

  • Turn hot-water demand off and power-cycle once only from normal controls.
  • Record the code, set temperature, displayed temperature, and water-flow state.
  • Contact Lippert/Girard or a qualified technician if E4 returns.

Service-only work

  • Internal sensor, ignition, flame-sense, ECO, blower, pressure-switch, linear-valve, wiring, gas, and controller diagnosis is qualified service work.

Safety boundary

The Girard GSWH-2 is an LP gas tankless water heater. Shut the heater off for gas odor, overheating, leaks, blocked exhaust, or repeated faults and use Lippert/Girard or qualified RV service.

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