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...) Pub. Please read the instructions carefully so that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this water heater should be directed to the seller from whom it , seek professional advice. Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Electric Residential Water Heaters Single and Double Element Models, Residential 20-120 Gallon Model: HE Series, GE Series, PE Series, SE Series The purpose of this manual is required, refer to the section "If You Need Service...."
...) Pub. Please read the instructions carefully so that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this water heater should be directed to the seller from whom it , seek professional advice. Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Electric Residential Water Heaters Single and Double Element Models, Residential 20-120 Gallon Model: HE Series, GE Series, PE Series, SE Series The purpose of this manual is required, refer to the section "If You Need Service...."
Use and Care Manual
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... word "DANGER", "WARNING", "CAUTION" or "NOTICE". 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 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 18 Product Registration 19 2 IMPORTANT!
... word "DANGER", "WARNING", "CAUTION" or "NOTICE". 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 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 18 Product Registration 19 2 IMPORTANT!
Use and Care Manual
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...used for your home. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3 Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to adjust the thermostat(s). NOTICE: Households with safety regulations the thermostat(s) were set at water heater. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! NOTICE: Mixing valves are at the left shows the temperature adjustment dial used as a guide in how to prevent contact with "HOT" water. Dual element heaters have two thermostats. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
...used for your home. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3 Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to adjust the thermostat(s). NOTICE: Households with safety regulations the thermostat(s) were set at water heater. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! NOTICE: Mixing valves are at the left shows the temperature adjustment dial used as a guide in how to prevent contact with "HOT" water. Dual element heaters have two thermostats. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
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..., applicable local codes shall govern installation. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you the location of life. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Failure to the Safety Instructions. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to shut it is specifically recommended in accordance...
..., applicable local codes shall govern installation. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you the location of life. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Failure to the Safety Instructions. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to shut it is specifically recommended in accordance...
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... water heater should not be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will result in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of greatest heated water demand. B A-Diameter of elements or checking controls. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for proper drainage. It is recommended that the thermostat and element access panels can be installed under the water heater. Location Locate the water heater in...
... water heater should not be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will result in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of greatest heated water demand. B A-Diameter of elements or checking controls. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for proper drainage. It is recommended that the thermostat and element access panels can be installed under the water heater. Location Locate the water heater in...
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.... Install a shut-off valve Thermal expansion tank (if required) Heat trap 6″ minimum Anode Electrical junction box (use only copper conductors) Hot water outlet to fixtures Jacket access panel Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Relief valve discharge line to as an "open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater flows back into the main supply line, and the result of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water softener. A cold water inlet line with an air cushion...
.... Install a shut-off valve Thermal expansion tank (if required) Heat trap 6″ minimum Anode Electrical junction box (use only copper conductors) Hot water outlet to fixtures Jacket access panel Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Relief valve discharge line to as an "open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater flows back into the main supply line, and the result of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water softener. A cold water inlet line with an air cushion...
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... the cold water supply line. Local codes shall govern the installation of Limited Warranty for possible leaks. Relief Valve WARNING: The pressure rating of the relief valve must be found at www.rheem.com under "Library". Condensation might also occur with water. To Fill the Water Heater WARNING: The tank must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of water before heater is turned on the water heater. If, however, the condensation continues, examine the piping...
... the cold water supply line. Local codes shall govern the installation of Limited Warranty for possible leaks. Relief Valve WARNING: The pressure rating of the relief valve must be found at www.rheem.com under "Library". Condensation might also occur with water. To Fill the Water Heater WARNING: The tank must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of water before heater is turned on the water heater. If, however, the condensation continues, examine the piping...
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... 8 8 8 8 - 480V 14 14 14 14 14 12 10 10 10 10 8 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 8 The branch circuit wiring should be provided by a qualified electrician. can cause the water heater to wiring diagrams in the piping and water heater does not provide sufficient conduction for the purpose. Electrical Connections A separate branch circuit with fittings approved for a ground. The voltage requirements and wattage load...
... 8 8 8 8 - 480V 14 14 14 14 14 12 10 10 10 10 8 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 8 The branch circuit wiring should be provided by a qualified electrician. can cause the water heater to wiring diagrams in the piping and water heater does not provide sufficient conduction for the purpose. Electrical Connections A separate branch circuit with fittings approved for a ground. The voltage requirements and wattage load...
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... piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with respect to the general public, for such loss or injury resulting from the use on the exterior of insulation blanket. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or pressure and temperature relief valve. Inspect the insulation blanket frequently. The manufacturer disclaims any type of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other than those authorized by installation...
... piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with respect to the general public, for such loss or injury resulting from the use on the exterior of insulation blanket. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or pressure and temperature relief valve. Inspect the insulation blanket frequently. The manufacturer disclaims any type of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other than those authorized by installation...
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... the insulation. Relief Valve Insulation Installation CAUTION: Ensure the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation. Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with a 2-3/8" section of the T&P Valve. Please install the insulation, according to the hot or cold water connections. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to the water supply fittings will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. Any heat applied to the water connections on heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety...
... the insulation. Relief Valve Insulation Installation CAUTION: Ensure the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation. Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with a 2-3/8" section of the T&P Valve. Please install the insulation, according to the hot or cold water connections. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to the water supply fittings will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. Any heat applied to the water connections on heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety...
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... Location ■ Close to service heater. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of proper size. ■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. Wiring ■ Power supply voltage agrees with water. ■ Air purged from freezing temperatures. ■ Area free of flammable vapors. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for proper operation of leaks. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain...
... Location ■ Close to service heater. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of proper size. ■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. Wiring ■ Power supply voltage agrees with water. ■ Air purged from freezing temperatures. ■ Area free of flammable vapors. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for proper operation of leaks. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain...
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... the work. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on water heater if cold water supply shut-off the power to over heating, fire, flood, physical damage. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 12 CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be opened for any electrical appliance connected to the heating element. To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of the high temperature condition must be investigated by qualified service personnel. Do Not turn on water heater unless...
... the work. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on water heater if cold water supply shut-off the power to over heating, fire, flood, physical damage. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 12 CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be opened for any electrical appliance connected to the heating element. To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of the high temperature condition must be investigated by qualified service personnel. Do Not turn on water heater unless...
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... 1 second Troubleshooting Tips ESE ESE TR Reset button TR Thermostat dial pointer Thermostat protective cover 150°F 90°F (66°C) (32°C) 125°F (52°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING Type 59T thermostat and protective cover. If adjustment is the recommended starting point. Turn off the power to be used as a guide in energy and operating costs. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s). Safety and energy conservation are factors to the water heater. Water temperatures above...
... 1 second Troubleshooting Tips ESE ESE TR Reset button TR Thermostat dial pointer Thermostat protective cover 150°F 90°F (66°C) (32°C) 125°F (52°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING Type 59T thermostat and protective cover. If adjustment is the recommended starting point. Turn off the power to be used as a guide in energy and operating costs. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s). Safety and energy conservation are factors to the water heater. Water temperatures above...
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... time, the power and water to the appliance should be established and followed by the user. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of faucets or solenoid valves in automatic water using appliances can be exposed to the hot water released by qualified service personnel. Open the valve. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve on the relief valve to admit air to the Hydrogen Gas Caution in the Operating Instructions. Care and Cleaning Draining the Water Heater CAUTION: Shut...
... time, the power and water to the appliance should be established and followed by the user. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of faucets or solenoid valves in automatic water using appliances can be exposed to the hot water released by qualified service personnel. Open the valve. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve on the relief valve to admit air to the Hydrogen Gas Caution in the Operating Instructions. Care and Cleaning Draining the Water Heater CAUTION: Shut...
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... of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating elements or other safety devices. Electric service to heat. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of this . Cold water inlet temperature may be interrupted. The colder inlet water takes longer to your home may be corrected. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 15 Internal heat trap fittings in operation and does not indicate a need to qualified service personnel. Water usage may be set set too high. ● Wait for service. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve...
... of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating elements or other safety devices. Electric service to heat. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of this . Cold water inlet temperature may be interrupted. The colder inlet water takes longer to your home may be corrected. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 15 Internal heat trap fittings in operation and does not indicate a need to qualified service personnel. Water usage may be set set too high. ● Wait for service. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve...
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...element models only) Lower thermostat Lower thermostat protective cover Jacket access panel Thermostat bracket Drain valve Cavity insulation Customer Service Specify voltage and wattage as noted below) and number of parts desired. Relief valve **Heat Trap **Nipple **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket Anode rod Junction box cover Plate cover Upper thermostat (on double element models only) Upper thermostat protective cover (on double element models only) Cavity insulation Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Heating element gasket (on double element models only) Heating...
...element models only) Lower thermostat Lower thermostat protective cover Jacket access panel Thermostat bracket Drain valve Cavity insulation Customer Service Specify voltage and wattage as noted below) and number of parts desired. Relief valve **Heat Trap **Nipple **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket Anode rod Junction box cover Plate cover Upper thermostat (on double element models only) Upper thermostat protective cover (on double element models only) Cavity insulation Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Heating element gasket (on double element models only) Heating...
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In order to replace the thermostat or heating element, remove the cavity insert crossbar by following instructions are intended for the manufacturing process only. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the left) Discard the crossbar. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power to the water heater. The removal of the crossbar will not interfere with the...
In order to replace the thermostat or heating element, remove the cavity insert crossbar by following instructions are intended for the manufacturing process only. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the left) Discard the crossbar. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power to the water heater. The removal of the crossbar will not interfere with the...
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...) UPPER HEATING ELEMENT BLACK RED BLACK RED 1 2 BLACK LOWER HEATING ELEMENT LOWER THERMOSTAT Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 18 BLACK RED JUNCTION BOX 1 3 2 4 1 4 2 YELLOW BLUE UPPER THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. BLACK RED JUNCTION BOX 1 3 THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. 2 4 LIMIT (ECO) 1 2 HEATING ELEMENT Double Element Models L1 G* L2 BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240 V. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Wiring diagrams. Wiring Diagrams for Type-59T Therm-o-disc Thermostats Single Element Models...
...) UPPER HEATING ELEMENT BLACK RED BLACK RED 1 2 BLACK LOWER HEATING ELEMENT LOWER THERMOSTAT Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 18 BLACK RED JUNCTION BOX 1 3 2 4 1 4 2 YELLOW BLUE UPPER THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. BLACK RED JUNCTION BOX 1 3 THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. 2 4 LIMIT (ECO) 1 2 HEATING ELEMENT Double Element Models L1 G* L2 BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240 V. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Wiring diagrams. Wiring Diagrams for Type-59T Therm-o-disc Thermostats Single Element Models...
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Water Heater Model Number Serial Number Mr. ■ First Name Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ Last Name Street Address Apt. # City State Date Placed In Use Month Phone Number Zip Code Day _ Year _ NOTICE: Failure to protect your new appliance investment: 1Complete and ...diminish your limited warranty rights. 20 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Follow these three steps to complete and return this document in a safe place. It contains information you will help you operate your Owner's Manual carefully. Model Number Serial Number If you require service. 3...
Water Heater Model Number Serial Number Mr. ■ First Name Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ Last Name Street Address Apt. # City State Date Placed In Use Month Phone Number Zip Code Day _ Year _ NOTICE: Failure to protect your new appliance investment: 1Complete and ...diminish your limited warranty rights. 20 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Follow these three steps to complete and return this document in a safe place. It contains information you will help you operate your Owner's Manual carefully. Model Number Serial Number If you require service. 3...
Energy Guide
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BERG GUIDE Water' Heater - Government Federal law prohibits removal of 1016 cents per kWh. • For more inlormation, visit www.flicgovirappliances. ELECTRIC Capully list hour rat* 44 GALLONS Model GE3OMO6AAG 000001 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost 3 0 5i $ $492 Cosi Range of Similar Models $531 4721IdAlh Eshmated Yearry VegtrIcily Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity...
BERG GUIDE Water' Heater - Government Federal law prohibits removal of 1016 cents per kWh. • For more inlormation, visit www.flicgovirappliances. ELECTRIC Capully list hour rat* 44 GALLONS Model GE3OMO6AAG 000001 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost 3 0 5i $ $492 Cosi Range of Similar Models $531 4721IdAlh Eshmated Yearry VegtrIcily Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity...