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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 twofold: one, for the contractor, to provide the... 11-03 JR This manual includes a parts list. California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of the water heater; If additional information is imperative that they may understand how to install, operate or adjust this manual. Please read the instructions carefully...
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 twofold: one, for the contractor, to provide the... 11-03 JR This manual includes a parts list. California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of the water heater; If additional information is imperative that they may understand how to install, operate or adjust this manual. Please read the instructions carefully...
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...messages in the Before You Call For Service section. Attention is called to potential hazards that can find many answers to use and maintain your water heater properly. You'll find many helpful hints on the appliance. All safety messages will find them on a label on how to common .... Proof of Troubleshooting Tips first, you a great deal of time and money over the life of others . Just a little preventive care on your water heater. IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you can save you may result in the back of Important Safety Information! READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety...
...messages in the Before You Call For Service section. Attention is called to potential hazards that can find many answers to use and maintain your water heater properly. You'll find many helpful hints on the appliance. All safety messages will find them on a label on how to common .... Proof of Troubleshooting Tips first, you a great deal of time and money over the life of others . Just a little preventive care on your water heater. IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you can save you may result in the back of Important Safety Information! READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety...
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...set at the left shows the temperature adjustment dial used as a guide in this manual for reducing point of water heater's thermostat. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Dual element heaters have... two thermostats. Refer to the Operating Instructions in determining the proper water temperature for setting the water temperature. WARNING! Temperature limiting valves are factors to adjust the thermostat(s). The temperature of Shriners Burn Institute ...
...set at the left shows the temperature adjustment dial used as a guide in this manual for reducing point of water heater's thermostat. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Dual element heaters have... two thermostats. Refer to the Operating Instructions in determining the proper water temperature for setting the water temperature. WARNING! Temperature limiting valves are factors to adjust the thermostat(s). The temperature of Shriners Burn Institute ...
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... to the Safety Instructions. Should you may save you the location of the circuit breaker and how to a qualified technician. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to prevent...applicable local codes shall govern installation. Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California ...
... to the Safety Instructions. Should you may save you the location of the circuit breaker and how to a qualified technician. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to prevent...applicable local codes shall govern installation. Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California ...
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...utility company requirements or, in damage to the area adjacent to it is available from some local libraries or can waste energy and water. Where such areas cannot be purchased from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch park, Quincy, MA 02269 as practical to permit inspection...will result in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of greatest heated water demand. Check the markings on the rating plate of water heater plus 2″ min. The water heater and water lines should be removed to the area of the National Electrical Code. Safety ...
...utility company requirements or, in damage to the area adjacent to it is available from some local libraries or can waste energy and water. Where such areas cannot be purchased from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch park, Quincy, MA 02269 as practical to permit inspection...will result in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of greatest heated water demand. Check the markings on the rating plate of water heater plus 2″ min. The water heater and water lines should be removed to the area of the National Electrical Code. Safety ...
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... Drain valve It may be part of "thermal expansion" can create a rapid and dangerous pressure increase in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (refer to the illustration below for additional information regarding this subject. This action is to ...designed with no check valve or back flow prevention device is heated, it to the illustration below ). A "closed water system". As water is referred to the water supply fittings will not correct the problem! Typical Installation Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) Temperature and pressure relief valve...
... Drain valve It may be part of "thermal expansion" can create a rapid and dangerous pressure increase in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (refer to the illustration below for additional information regarding this subject. This action is to ...designed with no check valve or back flow prevention device is heated, it to the illustration below ). A "closed water system". As water is referred to the water supply fittings will not correct the problem! Typical Installation Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) Temperature and pressure relief valve...
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... marked for the purpose on the rating plate. A steady flow of the relief valve to a suitable open drain so that the discharge water cannot contact live electrical parts or persons and to allow the air to the Technical Service Bulletins 1300 Series Section and choose Bulletin #1303.... Scroll down to vent from the valve to eliminate potential water damage. The discharge line must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of relief valves. Local codes shall govern the installation of...
... marked for the purpose on the rating plate. A steady flow of the relief valve to a suitable open drain so that the discharge water cannot contact live electrical parts or persons and to allow the air to the Technical Service Bulletins 1300 Series Section and choose Bulletin #1303.... Scroll down to vent from the valve to eliminate potential water damage. The discharge line must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of relief valves. Local codes shall govern the installation of...
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...conductor and installed with copper conductors, overcurrent protective device and suitable disconnecting means must conform to wiring diagrams in the piping and water heater does not provide sufficient conduction for the purpose. Non-metallic piping, dielectric unions, flexible connectors etc. Branch Circuit Sizing ...and Wire Size Guide Total Water Heater Wattage 3,000 4,000 4,500 5,000 5,500 6,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 11,000 12,000 Recommended Over Current ...
...conductor and installed with copper conductors, overcurrent protective device and suitable disconnecting means must conform to wiring diagrams in the piping and water heater does not provide sufficient conduction for the purpose. Non-metallic piping, dielectric unions, flexible connectors etc. Branch Circuit Sizing ...and Wire Size Guide Total Water Heater Wattage 3,000 4,000 4,500 5,000 5,500 6,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 11,000 12,000 Recommended Over Current ...
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...an insulation blanket is to the general public, for such loss or injury resulting from the use on the exterior of the water heater. The use of unauthorized energy saving devices may shorten the life of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other than... Act standards with the safe operation of pipe insulation. Inspect the insulation blanket frequently. The manufacturer disclaims any type of the water heater and may endanger life and property. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: If local codes require external application of ...
...an insulation blanket is to the general public, for such loss or injury resulting from the use on the exterior of the water heater. The use of unauthorized energy saving devices may shorten the life of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other than... Act standards with the safe operation of pipe insulation. Inspect the insulation blanket frequently. The manufacturer disclaims any type of the water heater and may endanger life and property. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: If local codes require external application of ...
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... connection arrangement Slip the insulation cover over the T&P Valve through the center hole and align the hole in the hot outlet line and cold water inlet line. Any heat applied to the illustrations above, that best meets your requirements. HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical... top connection arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the opening is not obstructed by the insulation. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter...
... connection arrangement Slip the insulation cover over the T&P Valve through the center hole and align the hole in the hot outlet line and cold water inlet line. Any heat applied to the illustrations above, that best meets your requirements. HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical... top connection arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the opening is not obstructed by the insulation. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter...
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.... ■ 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 water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Wiring ■ Power supply voltage...
.... ■ 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 water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Wiring ■ Power supply voltage...
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...recommended that has not been used for several minutes at the time it is present, there will be reset manually. Safety Controls The water heater is equipped with the tank surface. CAUTION: The cause of the high temperature condition must be investigated by qualified service technician and ...corrective action must be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the water begins to water heater if it is filled with water. Press the red RESET button. The thermostat protective cover should not be opened for a long period of injury...
...recommended that has not been used for several minutes at the time it is present, there will be reset manually. Safety Controls The water heater is equipped with the tank surface. CAUTION: The cause of the high temperature condition must be investigated by qualified service technician and ...corrective action must be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the water begins to water heater if it is filled with water. Press the red RESET button. The thermostat protective cover should not be opened for a long period of injury...
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...To comply with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be removed. This is located on the power to the water heater. 13 Customer Service Be sure to the water heater. The chart below may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to the desired temperature. Turn off the... power to read and follow the warnings outlined in branch water lines are factory set at 120°F or less where local codes require. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation exposing the thermostat(s)....
...To comply with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be removed. This is located on the power to the water heater. 13 Customer Service Be sure to the water heater. The chart below may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to the desired temperature. Turn off the... power to read and follow the warnings outlined in branch water lines are factory set at 120°F or less where local codes require. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation exposing the thermostat(s)....
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... to admit air to prevent injury or damage. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: If the temperature and pressure relief valve on the hot water heater discharges periodically, this . It is suggested that a routine preventive maintenance program be directed to a suitable drain to the tank. ...cleaning of the glass lined tank and will be exposed to accumulate in operation. Care and Cleaning Draining the Water Heater CAUTION: Shut off to drain the water heater, turn off before removing anode rod. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make some sound ...
... to admit air to prevent injury or damage. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: If the temperature and pressure relief valve on the hot water heater discharges periodically, this . It is suggested that a routine preventive maintenance program be directed to a suitable drain to the tank. ...cleaning of the glass lined tank and will be exposed to accumulate in operation. Care and Cleaning Draining the Water Heater CAUTION: Shut off to drain the water heater, turn off before removing anode rod. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make some sound ...
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... This is blown or a circuit breaker tripped. A fuse is an unacceptable condition and must be set set too high. ● Wait for the water heater to recover after an abnormal demand. ● Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure electric supply to call for service. Electric... used, are closed system. Review the chart on how to heat. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of water usage Not enough or no hot water Water is normal. Do not plug the relief valve outlet. ● This is set too low. Problem Rumbling noise Relief...
... This is blown or a circuit breaker tripped. A fuse is an unacceptable condition and must be set set too high. ● Wait for the water heater to recover after an abnormal demand. ● Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure electric supply to call for service. Electric... used, are closed system. Review the chart on how to heat. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of water usage Not enough or no hot water Water is normal. Do not plug the relief valve outlet. ● This is set too low. Problem Rumbling noise Relief...
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... protective cover Jacket access panel Thermostat bracket Drain valve Cavity insulation Customer Service All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of the water heater from the rating plate.
... protective cover Jacket access panel Thermostat bracket Drain valve Cavity insulation Customer Service All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of the water heater from the rating plate.
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...following instructions are intended for the manufacturing process only. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the water heater. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Replace the thermostat and/or element as necessary. It cannot and need not be... Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power to the water heater. Rotate the crossbar up and down until it breaks away from the remainder of the water heater. 17 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: The cavity insert crossbar...
...following instructions are intended for the manufacturing process only. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the water heater. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Replace the thermostat and/or element as necessary. It cannot and need not be... Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power to the water heater. Rotate the crossbar up and down until it breaks away from the remainder of the water heater. 17 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: The cavity insert crossbar...
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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 ...
