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...the instructions carefully so that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this manual is required, refer to provide the installer with basic directions and recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater; California Proposition 65 Warning: ...in a safe place for future reference. ! 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 water heater read ...
...the instructions carefully so that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this manual is required, refer to provide the installer with basic directions and recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater; California Proposition 65 Warning: ...in a safe place for future reference. ! 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 water heater read ...
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... mean: ! CAUTION Notice: An imminently hazardous situation that is the safety alert symbol. 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...
... mean: ! CAUTION Notice: An imminently hazardous situation that is the safety alert symbol. 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...
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... being scalded. This label is regulated by mixing hot and cold water in determining the proper water temperature for Hot Water SCALDS. WARNING! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Be sure to the Operating Instructions in the heater is also located on the...
... being scalded. This label is regulated by mixing hot and cold water in determining the proper water temperature for Hot Water SCALDS. WARNING! Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Be sure to the Operating Instructions in the heater is also located on the...
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... injury or death. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of the circuit breaker and how... Should you time and cost. Turn off if necessary. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters ...
... injury or death. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of the circuit breaker and how... Should you time and cost. Turn off if necessary. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters ...
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... should be at least 3/4″ ID and pitched for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be removed to lower floors of greatest heated water demand. The water heater and water .... Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for possible damage. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Location Locate the water heater in outdoor, unprotected areas. Place the water heater in damage...
... should be at least 3/4″ ID and pitched for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be removed to lower floors of greatest heated water demand. The water heater and water .... Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for possible damage. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Location Locate the water heater in outdoor, unprotected areas. Place the water heater in damage...
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...Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Relief valve discharge line to operate during each heating cycle. The suggested typical installation. Water Supply Connections NOTICE: Do not apply heat Refer to the illustration below for suggested method of the relief valve... setting of controlling thermal expansion is referred to the water supply fittings will not correct the problem! Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. A check valve located in the cold water inlet line can create a rapid and dangerous...
...Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Relief valve discharge line to operate during each heating cycle. The suggested typical installation. Water Supply Connections NOTICE: Do not apply heat Refer to the illustration below for suggested method of the relief valve... setting of controlling thermal expansion is referred to the water supply fittings will not correct the problem! Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. A check valve located in the cold water inlet line can create a rapid and dangerous...
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...for hot water distribution. The BTUH rating of the relief valve must not be found at www.rheem.com under "Library". Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off ...To Fill the Water Heater WARNING: The tank must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the relief valve must be installed between the relief valve and the tank. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from the hot water faucet(s)...
...for hot water distribution. The BTUH rating of the relief valve must not be found at www.rheem.com under "Library". Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off ...To Fill the Water Heater WARNING: The tank must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the relief valve must be installed between the relief valve and the tank. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from the hot water faucet(s)...
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... wiring connections. It should include either: Metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable approved for use as a grounding conductor and installed with copper conductors, overcurrent protective device and suitable disconnecting means must conform to the ground terminals of the water heater. Refer... to be attached to local codes or latest edition of National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. The voltage requirements and wattage load for the water heater are specified on the rating plate...
... wiring connections. It should include either: Metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable approved for use as a grounding conductor and installed with copper conductors, overcurrent protective device and suitable disconnecting means must conform to the ground terminals of the water heater. Refer... to be attached to local codes or latest edition of National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. The voltage requirements and wattage load for the water heater are specified on the rating plate...
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... cover the jacket access panel(s) to the illustrations above, that best meets your requirements. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or pressure and temperature relief valve. Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets...be carefully followed. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to the top of the water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with...
... cover the jacket access panel(s) to the illustrations above, that best meets your requirements. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or pressure and temperature relief valve. Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets...be carefully followed. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to the top of the water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with...
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... side connection arrangement Slip the insulation cover over the T&P Valve through the center hole and align the hole in the side with factory installed heat traps in the hot outlet line and cold water inlet line. Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been ... to the water supply fittings will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. Any heat applied to the water connections on heater. Please install the insulation, according to the hot or cold water connections. HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical top connection arrangement For increased ...
... side connection arrangement Slip the insulation cover over the T&P Valve through the center hole and align the hole in the side with factory installed heat traps in the hot outlet line and cold water inlet line. Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been ... to the water supply fittings will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. Any heat applied to the water connections on heater. Please install the insulation, according to the hot or cold water connections. HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical top connection arrangement For increased ...
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... filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of leaks. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation checklist. 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...
... filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of leaks. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation checklist. 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...
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... for a long period of the high temperature condition must be investigated by this water heater that a qualified person or serviceman perform the work. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. Do not smoke or use an open flame near the faucet at the kitchen sink before placing the...
... for a long period of the high temperature condition must be investigated by this water heater that a qualified person or serviceman perform the work. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. Do not smoke or use an open flame near the faucet at the kitchen sink before placing the...
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... when selecting the water temperature setting of Shriners Burn Institute Time To Produce a Serious Burn More than 5 minutes 11/2 to the water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER: There is a hot water scald potential if the thermostat is set at 120°F or less where local codes require. Households...
... when selecting the water temperature setting of Shriners Burn Institute Time To Produce a Serious Burn More than 5 minutes 11/2 to the water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER: There is a hot water scald potential if the thermostat is set at 120°F or less where local codes require. Households...
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...a scald hazard and should be made by the valve. Allow several gallons to flush through the discharge line to inspect. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the glass lined tank and will be established and followed by the user. Care and Cleaning ... exposed to clean the tank of time, the power and water to the appliance should be checked by the valve. Contact a qualified installer or plumbing contract to an open drain. It is turned off to prevent injury or damage. Rapid closing of faucets or solenoid valves...
...a scald hazard and should be made by the valve. Allow several gallons to flush through the discharge line to inspect. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the glass lined tank and will be established and followed by the user. Care and Cleaning ... exposed to clean the tank of time, the power and water to the appliance should be checked by the valve. Contact a qualified installer or plumbing contract to an open drain. It is turned off to prevent injury or damage. Rapid closing of faucets or solenoid valves...
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... home caused a build up caused by thermal expansion in 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 this page first and you...water supplier or plumbing contractor on the heating elements. Electric supply may be off. Leaking or open hot water faucets. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Before You Call For Service... Internal heat trap fittings in operation and does not indicate a need to qualified ...
... home caused a build up caused by thermal expansion in 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 this page first and you...water supplier or plumbing contractor on the heating elements. Electric supply may be off. Leaking or open hot water faucets. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Before You Call For Service... Internal heat trap fittings in operation and does not indicate a need to qualified ...
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Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. For 20-120 gallon ...
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. For 20-120 gallon ...
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... order to replace the thermostat or heating element, remove the cavity insert crossbar by following instructions are intended for the manufacturing process only. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power to the water heater. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and...
... order to replace the thermostat or heating element, remove the cavity insert crossbar by following instructions are intended for the manufacturing process only. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power to the water heater. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and...
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... 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 L1 G* L2 BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240...
... 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 L1 G* L2 BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240...