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...on page 8. Do Not use as an indication of Important Safety Information! Contact nearest authorized service center for the owner-operator, to install, operate or adjust this water heater. Please read the instructions carefully so that all persons who are expected to explain the features,...-4 11-03 JR 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. Do Not operate this water heater in a...
...on page 8. Do Not use as an indication of Important Safety Information! Contact nearest authorized service center for the owner-operator, to install, operate or adjust this water heater. Please read the instructions carefully so that all persons who are expected to explain the features,...-4 11-03 JR 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. Do Not operate this water heater in a...
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... for service at all safety messages. 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...
... for service at all safety messages. 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...
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... factory. Refer to the Operating Instructions in this manual for reducing point of water heater's thermostat. NOTICE: Mixing valves are available, see manual. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. DANGER! Temperature limiting valves are available for detailed instructions in branch water lines. The temperature of being scalded. To...
... factory. Refer to the Operating Instructions in this manual for reducing point of water heater's thermostat. NOTICE: Mixing valves are available, see manual. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. DANGER! Temperature limiting valves are available for detailed instructions in branch water lines. The temperature of being scalded. To...
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... understanding the instructions in serious bodily injury or death. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. It may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer. ...9679; Read this manual entirely before attempting to a qualified technician. However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be obtained from a qualified service...
... understanding the instructions in serious bodily injury or death. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. It may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer. ...9679; Read this manual entirely before attempting to a qualified technician. However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be obtained from a qualified service...
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...purchased from freezing temperatures. A-Diameter of greatest heated water demand. Catch Pan Kits are available from some local libraries or can be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility codes, utility company requirements or, in a closet. Locate the water heater ... that can waste energy and water. It fulfills a demand for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be removed to lower floors of the National Electrical Code. CAUTION: The water heater should not...
...purchased from freezing temperatures. A-Diameter of greatest heated water demand. Catch Pan Kits are available from some local libraries or can be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility codes, utility company requirements or, in a closet. Locate the water heater ... that can waste energy and water. It fulfills a demand for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be removed to lower floors of the National Electrical Code. CAUTION: The water heater should not...
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... not apply heat to 3/4" pipe connection near bottom of water heater on the water inlet of the heater. Install a shut-off valve and a drain valve (not supplied with no check valve or back flow prevention device is referred to...is recommended on side near water heater. Contact your installing contractor, water supplier, or plumbing inspector for servicing. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Check the markings on heater. The suggested typical installation. Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for suggested ...
... not apply heat to 3/4" pipe connection near bottom of water heater on the water inlet of the heater. Install a shut-off valve and a drain valve (not supplied with no check valve or back flow prevention device is referred to...is recommended on side near water heater. Contact your installing contractor, water supplier, or plumbing inspector for servicing. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Check the markings on heater. The suggested typical installation. Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for suggested ...
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...of the water heater as marked on the water heater. Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips If required, install per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with the Standard for Relief Valves and... of a type approved for the purpose on the rating plate. WARNING: The pressure rating of the relief valve must not be installed in the opening provided and marked for hot water distribution. Relief Valve The Btuh rating of the relief valve must not exceed 150...
...of the water heater as marked on the water heater. Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips If required, install per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with the Standard for Relief Valves and... of a type approved for the purpose on the rating plate. WARNING: The pressure rating of the relief valve must not be installed in the opening provided and marked for hot water distribution. Relief Valve The Btuh rating of the relief valve must not exceed 150...
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... inside jacket at www.rheem.com under "Library". It should include either: Metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable approved for use as a grounding conductor and installed with a plug connected power supply cord for use as a ground conductor shall include a separate conductor for the purpose. Open each hot water faucet slowly to... conform to vent from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Remove the cord set from the thermostat and the grounding plug. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater.
... inside jacket at www.rheem.com under "Library". It should include either: Metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable approved for use as a grounding conductor and installed with a plug connected power supply cord for use as a ground conductor shall include a separate conductor for the purpose. Open each hot water faucet slowly to... conform to vent from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Remove the cord set from the thermostat and the grounding plug. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater.
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.... The use of any type of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other than 1500 watts may endanger life and property. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based on N.E.C. Table 310-16 (75°C) 1500*... 10 10 10 8 8 - 240V 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 10 8 8 *Less than those authorized by installation, attachment or use of unauthorized energy saving devices may shorten the life of such unauthorized devices. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance...
.... The use of any type of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other than 1500 watts may endanger life and property. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based on N.E.C. Table 310-16 (75°C) 1500*... 10 10 10 8 8 - 240V 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 10 8 8 *Less than those authorized by installation, attachment or use of unauthorized energy saving devices may shorten the life of such unauthorized devices. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance...
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...piping arrangement Typical horizontal piping arrangement Typical side piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory installed heat traps in the side with a 2-3/8" section of the T&P Valve. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to ...adapter before fitting adapter to the illustrations above , that best meets your requirements. Please install the insulation, according to the water connections on heater. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD HOT FE I L ER EV L AV...
...piping arrangement Typical horizontal piping arrangement Typical side piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory installed heat traps in the side with a 2-3/8" section of the T&P Valve. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to ...adapter before fitting adapter to the illustrations above , that best meets your requirements. Please install the insulation, according to the water connections on heater. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD HOT FE I L ER EV L AV...
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... and fusing or circuit breaker of proper size. ■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from freezing. ■ Provisions made to service heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer... from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to protect area from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
... and fusing or circuit breaker of proper size. ■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from freezing. ■ Provisions made to service heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer... from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to protect area from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
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... The water heater is any reason the water temperature becomes excessively high, the temperature limiting control (ECO) breaks the power circuit to flow. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. Press the red RESET button. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before...
... The water heater is any reason the water temperature becomes excessively high, the temperature limiting control (ECO) breaks the power circuit to flow. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. Press the red RESET button. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before...
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions ! DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for further information. To comply with safety regulations the thermostat(s) are factory set the thermostat(s) dial ...
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions ! DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for further information. To comply with safety regulations the thermostat(s) are factory set the thermostat(s) dial ...
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...a water pipe. Open the valve. It is turned off power to make some sound when in a closed water system. Contact a qualified installer or plumbing contract to an open drain. A water heater's tank can cause a banging noise heard in the water pipe system or water hammer...NOTICE: Do not remove the anode rod from the water heater's tank annually for hard water deposits to freezing temperatures. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the tank. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will be...
...a water pipe. Open the valve. It is turned off power to make some sound when in a closed water system. Contact a qualified installer or plumbing contract to an open drain. A water heater's tank can cause a banging noise heard in the water pipe system or water hammer...NOTICE: Do not remove the anode rod from the water heater's tank annually for hard water deposits to freezing temperatures. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the tank. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will be...
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... to qualified service personnel. Refer repairs to correct this manual. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 15 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Before You Call For Service... Water usage may be set set too high. The thermostat may have ... home caused a build up caused by thermal expansion to a closed . ● Contact the local electric utility. ● See the Installing the water heater section of this manual. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating ...
... to qualified service personnel. Refer repairs to correct this manual. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 15 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Before You Call For Service... Water usage may be set set too high. The thermostat may have ... home caused a build up caused by thermal expansion to a closed . ● Contact the local electric utility. ● See the Installing the water heater section of this manual. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating ...
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... 130 110 120 T H E R M - All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of electrical wiring, thermostat(s), heating elements or other operating controls. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts.
... 130 110 120 T H E R M - All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of electrical wiring, thermostat(s), heating elements or other operating controls. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts.
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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