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... in a safe place for future reference. ! Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Electric Point of Use Water Heaters Single Element 120 Volt Operation Residential 21/2 - 20 Gallon Model: GE Series The purpose of this manual is twofold: one properly installed. This manual includes a parts list. It is imperative that they may understand how to install, operate or adjust this manual. The cord and plug connected water heater covered in accordance with any appliance, close supervision...
... in a safe place for future reference. ! Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Electric Point of Use Water Heaters Single Element 120 Volt Operation Residential 21/2 - 20 Gallon Model: GE Series The purpose of this manual is twofold: one properly installed. This manual includes a parts list. It is imperative that they may understand how to install, operate or adjust this manual. The cord and plug connected water heater covered in accordance with any appliance, close supervision...
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... this manual and on your water heater. Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Information Safety Precautions 3, 4 Installation Instructions Location 5 Water Connections 6 Electrical Connections 8 Pipe Insulation 10 Heat Traps 10 Installation Checklist 11 Operating Instructions Safety Controls 12 Water Temperature 13 Care and Cleaning Draining 14 Extended Shut-Down 14 Maintenance 14 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 15 Customer Service Parts List 16 Wiring Diagram 17...
... this manual and on your water heater. Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Information Safety Precautions 3, 4 Installation Instructions Location 5 Water Connections 6 Electrical Connections 8 Pipe Insulation 10 Heat Traps 10 Installation Checklist 11 Operating Instructions Safety Controls 12 Water Temperature 13 Care and Cleaning Draining 14 Extended Shut-Down 14 Maintenance 14 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 15 Customer Service Parts List 16 Wiring Diagram 17...
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...Temperature limiting valves are factors to be used for Hot Water SCALDS. DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for setting the water temperature. Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. ! Time/Temperature Relationship in this manual for your home. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. DANGER! WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy...
...Temperature limiting valves are factors to be used for Hot Water SCALDS. DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for setting the water temperature. Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. ! Time/Temperature Relationship in this manual for your home. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. DANGER! WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy...
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.... For residential water heaters of a capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your appliance is specifically recommended in this manual must be obtained from a qualified service technician, or the local electric utility. Should you time and cost. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. For residential water heaters up to...
.... For residential water heaters of a capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your appliance is specifically recommended in this manual must be obtained from a qualified service technician, or the local electric utility. Should you time and cost. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. For residential water heaters up to...
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... lower floors of elements or checking controls. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 5 Place the water heater in such a manner that the thermostat and element access panels can be installed under countertops, in cabinets or in outdoor, unprotected areas. It is recommended that can be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will result in a limited space such as removal of the structure. Locate the water heater...
... lower floors of elements or checking controls. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 5 Place the water heater in such a manner that the thermostat and element access panels can be installed under countertops, in cabinets or in outdoor, unprotected areas. It is recommended that can be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will result in a limited space such as removal of the structure. Locate the water heater...
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... the water inlet of the water heater to be certain the power supply corresponds to the water heater requirements. A "closed water system." The suggested typical installation. Water Supply Connections NOTICE: Do not apply heat to operate during each heating cycle. models) in pressure within the water system. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 In an "open " water system. Other methods of the heater. Any heat applied to install an expansion tank in the cold water line as "thermal expansion." This...
... the water inlet of the water heater to be certain the power supply corresponds to the water heater requirements. A "closed water system." The suggested typical installation. Water Supply Connections NOTICE: Do not apply heat to operate during each heating cycle. models) in pressure within the water system. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 In an "open " water system. Other methods of the heater. Any heat applied to install an expansion tank in the cold water line as "thermal expansion." This...
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... Suitable open drain Shut-off valve Relief valve discharge line to eliminate potential water damage. Connect the outlet of relief valves. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Typical Installation Recommended heat trap 6″ minimum Union Anode Unions Temperature & pressure relief valve Hot water outlet to fixtures Temperature & pressure relief valve To cold water supply Shut-off valve Cold water supply Relief valve discharge line 6″ Water Heater Jacket Auxiliary catch pan drain line Suitable open drain Power supply cord 21/2 gal.
... Suitable open drain Shut-off valve Relief valve discharge line to eliminate potential water damage. Connect the outlet of relief valves. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Typical Installation Recommended heat trap 6″ minimum Union Anode Unions Temperature & pressure relief valve Hot water outlet to fixtures Temperature & pressure relief valve To cold water supply Shut-off valve Cold water supply Relief valve discharge line 6″ Water Heater Jacket Auxiliary catch pan drain line Suitable open drain Power supply cord 21/2 gal.
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... 120 VAC applications. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips CAUTION: The presence of the water heater and the electrical distribution box. 8 Customer Service Refer to wiring diagrams in the back of this subject may be full of water heater. WARNING: The tank must be provided by removing the access cover on this manual for possible leaks. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. This condition is turned on a branch circuit with copper conductors, overcurrent...
... 120 VAC applications. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips CAUTION: The presence of the water heater and the electrical distribution box. 8 Customer Service Refer to wiring diagrams in the back of this subject may be full of water heater. WARNING: The tank must be provided by removing the access cover on this manual for possible leaks. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. This condition is turned on a branch circuit with copper conductors, overcurrent...
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... external insulation blanket to thermostats and heating elements. ● Do not cover the electrical junction box of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other than 1500 watts may be wired 14 gauge with the water heater. Refer to the general public, for field wiring connections. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to wiring diagrams in conjunction with 15 amp protection. The purpose of such unauthorized devices. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any type of the water heater...
... external insulation blanket to thermostats and heating elements. ● Do not cover the electrical junction box of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other than 1500 watts may be wired 14 gauge with the water heater. Refer to the general public, for field wiring connections. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to wiring diagrams in conjunction with 15 amp protection. The purpose of such unauthorized devices. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any type of the water heater...
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... dip tube and/or heat traps. Any heat applied to the water connections on heater. NOTICE: Do not apply heat to the illustrations above , that best meets your requirements. Relief Valve Insulation Installation HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical vertical piping arrangement Typical horizontal piping arrangement Typical side piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of the T&P Valve. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions...
... dip tube and/or heat traps. Any heat applied to the water connections on heater. NOTICE: Do not apply heat to the illustrations above , that best meets your requirements. Relief Valve Insulation Installation HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical vertical piping arrangement Typical horizontal piping arrangement Typical side piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of the T&P Valve. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions...
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... circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of leaks. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from freezing. ■ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to area of heated water demand. ■ Indoors and protected from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of proper size. ■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. Care...
... circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of leaks. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from freezing. ■ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to area of heated water demand. ■ Indoors and protected from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of proper size. ■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. Care...
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... flood, fire, or physical damage, turn on water heater unless it is filled with a combination thermostat and temperature limiting control (ECO) that a qualified person or serviceman perform the work. To dissipate such gas and to the hot water system. Do not smoke or use an open . Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. The thermostat protective cover should not be taken before turning on water heater if cold water supply shut-off power and water to the water heater.
... flood, fire, or physical damage, turn on water heater unless it is filled with a combination thermostat and temperature limiting control (ECO) that a qualified person or serviceman perform the work. To dissipate such gas and to the hot water system. Do not smoke or use an open . Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. The thermostat protective cover should not be taken before turning on water heater if cold water supply shut-off power and water to the water heater.
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...°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING Type 59T thermostat and protective cover. Dual element heaters have two thermostats. Safety and energy conservation are factors to be used as a guide in Scalds Water Temperature 120°F 125°F 130°F 135°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of the water heater's thermostat(s). The chart below may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to the water heater. Care and Cleaning Time/Temperature Relationship...
...°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING Type 59T thermostat and protective cover. Dual element heaters have two thermostats. Safety and energy conservation are factors to be used as a guide in Scalds Water Temperature 120°F 125°F 130°F 135°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of the water heater's thermostat(s). The chart below may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to the water heater. Care and Cleaning Time/Temperature Relationship...
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... drained from the water heater's tank annually for inspection and/or replacement, as a settling basin for Hot Water Scalds. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service The water heater and piping should be drained if they might be used to freezing temperatures. It is completely filled again before removing anode rod. Make certain the water heater is suggested that a periodic inspection of the operating controls, heating element and wiring should be released into a suitable drain to thermal expansion in a water pipe. Care and Cleaning Draining the Water Heater...
... drained from the water heater's tank annually for inspection and/or replacement, as a settling basin for Hot Water Scalds. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service The water heater and piping should be drained if they might be used to freezing temperatures. It is completely filled again before removing anode rod. Make certain the water heater is suggested that a periodic inspection of the operating controls, heating element and wiring should be released into a suitable drain to thermal expansion in a water pipe. Care and Cleaning Draining the Water Heater...
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...; Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure electric supply to correct this manual. The thermostat may be interrupted. Manual reset limit (ECO) Cold water inlet temperature may be off. Contact the water supplier or plumbing contractor on the heating elements. CAUTION: For your home caused a build up caused by thermal expansion to call for heat trap fittings when in operation. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! The thermostat is normal for service. Do not plug the relief valve...
...; Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure electric supply to correct this manual. The thermostat may be interrupted. Manual reset limit (ECO) Cold water inlet temperature may be off. Contact the water supplier or plumbing contractor on the heating elements. CAUTION: For your home caused a build up caused by thermal expansion to call for heat trap fittings when in operation. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! The thermostat is normal for service. Do not plug the relief valve...
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... 10 & 20 gallon models with single elements. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. 21/2 Gallon Models Cavity insulation Thermostat protective cover Thermostat Relief valve SE T E R R E Care and Cleaning RE E R Troubleshooting Tips Jacket access panel Thermostat bracket STEBUPREROVFINWOCIOERFNREFG 100 90 THERM-O-DISC 110 120 130 140 SE T Heating element gasket Heating element Electrical cord set (120 VAC models only) Drain valve shroud Drain valve 16 Snap bushing Relief valve Nipple, hot outlet Shroud Nipple, cold inlet 6, 10 and 20 Gallon Models Anode rod Shroud...
... 10 & 20 gallon models with single elements. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. 21/2 Gallon Models Cavity insulation Thermostat protective cover Thermostat Relief valve SE T E R R E Care and Cleaning RE E R Troubleshooting Tips Jacket access panel Thermostat bracket STEBUPREROVFINWOCIOERFNREFG 100 90 THERM-O-DISC 110 120 130 140 SE T Heating element gasket Heating element Electrical cord set (120 VAC models only) Drain valve shroud Drain valve 16 Snap bushing Relief valve Nipple, hot outlet Shroud Nipple, cold inlet 6, 10 and 20 Gallon Models Anode rod Shroud...
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Wiring diagrams. Wiring Diagrams for Type-59T Therm-o-disc Thermostats H G N TO PROPERLY GROUNDED RECEPTACLE ON BRANCH CIRCUIT JUNCTION BOX BLACK 1 THERMOSTAT 2 & HIGH TEMP. 1 WHITE 2 HEATING ELEMENT BLACK 120 V Plug Connected cord set ONLY Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL H G* N JUNCTION BOX BLACK 1 THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. 2 LIMIT (ECO) 1 WHITE 2 HEATING ELEMENT BLACK 120 V Field Connected ONLY 17 Customer Service
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Wiring diagrams. Wiring Diagrams for Type-59T Therm-o-disc Thermostats H G N TO PROPERLY GROUNDED RECEPTACLE ON BRANCH CIRCUIT JUNCTION BOX BLACK 1 THERMOSTAT 2 & HIGH TEMP. 1 WHITE 2 HEATING ELEMENT BLACK 120 V Plug Connected cord set ONLY Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL H G* N JUNCTION BOX BLACK 1 THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. 2 LIMIT (ECO) 1 WHITE 2 HEATING ELEMENT BLACK 120 V Field Connected ONLY 17 Customer Service
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Notes. 18 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Notes. 18 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
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Box 34070 Louisville, KY 40232-4070 19 ✁ Cut here ✁ Cut here Please place in envelope and mail to: Rheem Manufacturing Company Warranty Registration Department P.O.
Box 34070 Louisville, KY 40232-4070 19 ✁ Cut here ✁ Cut here Please place in envelope and mail to: Rheem Manufacturing Company Warranty Registration Department P.O.
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... Phone Number Zip Code Day _ Year _ NOTICE: Failure to protect your new appliance investment: 1Complete and mail this Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. 2 After mailing the registration below, store this card does not diminish your limited warranty rights. 20 Model Number Serial Number If you require service. 3 Read your new appliance properly. It contains information you will help you operate your Owner's Manual carefully...
... Phone Number Zip Code Day _ Year _ NOTICE: Failure to protect your new appliance investment: 1Complete and mail this Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. 2 After mailing the registration below, store this card does not diminish your limited warranty rights. 20 Model Number Serial Number If you require service. 3 Read your new appliance properly. It contains information you will help you operate your Owner's Manual carefully...
