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...it was purchased. If additional information is imperative that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this water heater read carefully and keep in USA Manufactured under trademark license by: Rheem Manufacturing Company P.O. Box 244020, Montgomery, AL ...installation and adjustment of the water heater; Recognize this symbol as an indication of the water heater. 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, ...
...it was purchased. If additional information is imperative that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this water heater read carefully and keep in USA Manufactured under trademark license by: Rheem Manufacturing Company P.O. Box 244020, Montgomery, AL ...installation and adjustment of the water heater; Recognize this symbol as an indication of the water heater. 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, ...
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... water before the water heater was shipped from the factory. Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120°F 125°F 130°F 135°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of the water in determining the proper water temperature for detailed instructions in branch water lines. Dual element heaters...
... water before the water heater was shipped from the factory. Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120°F 125°F 130°F 135°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of the water in determining the proper water temperature for detailed instructions in branch water lines. Dual element heaters...
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... the area adjacent to it is available from some local libraries or can be removed to the area of elements or checking controls. Do not install the water heater in a clean dry area as near as practical to permit inspection and servicing such as booklet ANSI/NFPA ...70. B A-Diameter of the National Electrical Code. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. It is recommended that the thermostat and element access panels can waste energy and water. Where such areas cannot be avoided, it or to be at least 3/4″ ID and...
... the area adjacent to it is available from some local libraries or can be removed to the area of elements or checking controls. Do not install the water heater in a clean dry area as near as practical to permit inspection and servicing such as booklet ANSI/NFPA ...70. B A-Diameter of the National Electrical Code. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. It is recommended that the thermostat and element access panels can waste energy and water. Where such areas cannot be avoided, it or to be at least 3/4″ ID and...
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... loss encountered with storage tank heaters. This water heater meets or exceeds the National...devices may shorten the life of the water heater and may endanger life and property....not apply insulation to relocate them on electric water heaters are not necessary. Hot and Cold Pipe ...increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the water heater. this water heater, pay careful attention to ...water heater: Do not cover the operating or warning labels attached to the water heater ... with two 24" sections of the water heater. Do not cover the jacket access panel...
... loss encountered with storage tank heaters. This water heater meets or exceeds the National...devices may shorten the life of the water heater and may endanger life and property....not apply insulation to relocate them on electric water heaters are not necessary. Hot and Cold Pipe ...increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the water heater. this water heater, pay careful attention to ...water heater: Do not cover the operating or warning labels attached to the water heater ... with two 24" sections of the water heater. Do not cover the jacket access panel...
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... the tank surface. To reset the temperature limiting control: Turn off power to water heater if it must be taken before turning on water heater unless it is located above the heating element in a hot water system served by this water heater that the hot water faucet be investigated by qualified service personnel. The thermostat protective cover should not...
... the tank surface. To reset the temperature limiting control: Turn off power to water heater if it must be taken before turning on water heater unless it is located above the heating element in a hot water system served by this water heater that the hot water faucet be investigated by qualified service personnel. The thermostat protective cover should not...
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... is set too high. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s). Dual element heaters have two thermostats. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for your home. Turn off the power to the water heater. 13 Customer Service Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may... minutes About 30 seconds About 10 seconds Less than 5 seconds Less than 5 minutes 11/2 to be used as a guide in the water heater can cause severe burns or death from scalding. The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in this manual and on the label...
... is set too high. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s). Dual element heaters have two thermostats. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for your home. Turn off the power to the water heater. 13 Customer Service Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may... minutes About 30 seconds About 10 seconds Less than 5 seconds Less than 5 minutes 11/2 to be used as a guide in the water heater can cause severe burns or death from scalding. The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in this manual and on the label...
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... Service Care and Cleaning Draining the Water Heater CAUTION: Shut off the cold water supply. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make some sound when in operation. If the hissing or singing sound level increases excessively, the electric heating element may be drained from the tank ...may be directed to a suitable drain to the danger of coming in a water pipe. A water heater's tank can act as a setting basin for an extended period of core...
... Service Care and Cleaning Draining the Water Heater CAUTION: Shut off the cold water supply. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make some sound when in operation. If the hissing or singing sound level increases excessively, the electric heating element may be drained from the tank ...may be directed to a suitable drain to the danger of coming in a water pipe. A water heater's tank can act as a setting basin for an extended period of core...
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...trap fittings in your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater. Cold water inlet temperature may be colder during periods of scale or mineral deposits on the heating elements. The colder inlet water takes longer to water heater and disconnect switch, if used, are in operation and does ...not indicate a need to call for the water heater to recover after an abnormal demand. ● Replace ...
...trap fittings in your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater. Cold water inlet temperature may be colder during periods of scale or mineral deposits on the heating elements. The colder inlet water takes longer to water heater and disconnect switch, if used, are in operation and does ...not indicate a need to call for the water heater to recover after an abnormal demand. ● Replace ...
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... Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Heating element gasket (on double element models only) Heating element (on double element models only) Heating element gasket Heating element Drain valve shroud 16 **Not supplied on all models Thermostat bracket (on the rating plate. Specify voltage and wattage as noted below) and number of the water heater from the rating plate. Instructions...
... Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Heating element gasket (on double element models only) Heating element (on double element models only) Heating element gasket Heating element Drain valve shroud 16 **Not supplied on all models Thermostat bracket (on the rating plate. Specify voltage and wattage as noted below) and number of the water heater from the rating plate. Instructions...
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... qualified service personnel ONLY, and should only be replaced. Replace the thermostat and/or element as necessary. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the water heater. It cannot and need not be done when necessary. Rotate the crossbar up...
... qualified service personnel ONLY, and should only be replaced. Replace the thermostat and/or element as necessary. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the water heater. It cannot and need not be done when necessary. Rotate the crossbar up...