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... read the instructions carefully so 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. Do not destroy this symbol as an indication of Important Safety Information! ! 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...
... read the instructions carefully so 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. Do not destroy this symbol as an indication of Important Safety Information! ! 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...
Use and Care Manual
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...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! A potentially hazardous situation that could result in minor or moderate injury. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you to common problems...
...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! A potentially hazardous situation that could result in minor or moderate injury. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you to common problems...
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... water heater. Refer to adjust the thermostat(s). WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT Safety and energy conservation are at the left shows the temperature adjustment dial used as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for detailed instructions in the heater is also located on the label pictured below. Reset button Thermostat dial pointer Thermostat protective cover TR ESE ESE TR 150°F 90°F (66°C) (32°C) 125°F (52°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING...
... water heater. Refer to adjust the thermostat(s). WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT Safety and energy conservation are at the left shows the temperature adjustment dial used as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for detailed instructions in the heater is also located on the label pictured below. Reset button Thermostat dial pointer Thermostat protective cover TR ESE ESE TR 150°F 90°F (66°C) (32°C) 125°F (52°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING...
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... the location of the circuit breaker and how to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to repair or replace any questions, STOP, and get help from a qualified service technician, or the local electric utility. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be referred to the Safety Instructions. Failure...
... the location of the circuit breaker and how to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to repair or replace any questions, STOP, and get help from a qualified service technician, or the local electric utility. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be referred to the Safety Instructions. Failure...
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... Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. The location chosen for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be certain the power supply corresponds to lower floors of elements or checking controls. Where such areas cannot be avoided, it or to the water heater requirements. 5 B A-Diameter of the tank or connections will result in such a manner that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained...
... Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. The location chosen for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be certain the power supply corresponds to lower floors of elements or checking controls. Where such areas cannot be avoided, it or to the water heater requirements. 5 B A-Diameter of the tank or connections will result in such a manner that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained...
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... of components in the water heater and system piping. In an "open drain 6 6″ air gap Jacket access panel Auxiliary catch pan 2″ maximum Drain valve 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 suitable open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater flows back into...
... of components in the water heater and system piping. In an "open drain 6 6″ air gap Jacket access panel Auxiliary catch pan 2″ maximum Drain valve 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 suitable open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater flows back into...
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.... Open each hot water faucet slowly to vent from operation with a heavy water draw and very cold inlet water temperature. This condition is completely closed. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 7 Local codes shall govern the installation of water before heater is turned on the rating plate. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from the water heater and piping. The BTUH rating of the relief valve must be protected from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Piping used...
.... Open each hot water faucet slowly to vent from operation with a heavy water draw and very cold inlet water temperature. This condition is completely closed. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 7 Local codes shall govern the installation of water before heater is turned on the rating plate. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from the water heater and piping. The BTUH rating of the relief valve must be protected from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Piping used...
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... 10 8 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 8 Electrical Connections A separate branch circuit with fittings approved for grounding. Non-metallic sheathed cable, metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable not approved for use as a ground conductor shall include a separate conductor for the purpose. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based on N.E.C. Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size Guide Total Water Heater Wattage 3,000...
... 10 8 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 8 Electrical Connections A separate branch circuit with fittings approved for grounding. Non-metallic sheathed cable, metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable not approved for use as a ground conductor shall include a separate conductor for the purpose. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based on N.E.C. Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size Guide Total Water Heater Wattage 3,000...
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... insulation, according to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or pressure and temperature relief valve. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the safe operation of the electrical junction box. Inspect the insulation blanket frequently. Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to relocate them on the exterior of any responsibility for external use of such unauthorized devices. this water heater, pay careful...
... insulation, according to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or pressure and temperature relief valve. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the safe operation of the electrical junction box. Inspect the insulation blanket frequently. Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to relocate them on the exterior of any responsibility for external use of such unauthorized devices. this water heater, pay careful...
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...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. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Heat Trap 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. Any heat applied to the water connections on heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Relief Valve Insulation Installation...
...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. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Heat Trap 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. Any heat applied to the water connections on heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Relief Valve Insulation Installation...
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... temperatures. ■ Area free of flammable vapors. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for proper operation of heated water demand. ■ Indoors and protected from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to area of water heater. Water Heater Location ■ Close to service heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of leaks. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation...
... temperatures. ■ Area free of flammable vapors. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for proper operation of heated water demand. ■ Indoors and protected from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to area of water heater. Water Heater Location ■ Close to service heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of leaks. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation...
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... turn off the power to the water heater. Once the control opens, it is open flame near the faucet at the kitchen sink before using any reason the water temperature becomes excessively high, the temperature limiting control (ECO) breaks the power circuit to water heater if it is filled with the tank surface. To reset the temperature limiting control: Turn off power to the heating element. The thermostat protective cover should not be reset manually. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 12 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions...
... turn off the power to the water heater. Once the control opens, it is open flame near the faucet at the kitchen sink before using any reason the water temperature becomes excessively high, the temperature limiting control (ECO) breaks the power circuit to water heater if it is filled with the tank surface. To reset the temperature limiting control: Turn off power to the heating element. The thermostat protective cover should not be reset manually. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 12 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions...
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... energy conservation are factors to read and follow the warnings outlined in this manual and on the label on the water heater. If adjustment is the recommended starting point. Mixing valves for reducing point of use water temperature by setting the temperature dial of the water heater's thermostat(s). Care and Cleaning Time/Temperature Relationship in branch water lines are factory set too high. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation exposing the thermostat(s). Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s). Using...
... energy conservation are factors to read and follow the warnings outlined in this manual and on the label on the water heater. If adjustment is the recommended starting point. Mixing valves for reducing point of use water temperature by setting the temperature dial of the water heater's thermostat(s). Care and Cleaning Time/Temperature Relationship in branch water lines are factory set too high. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation exposing the thermostat(s). Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s). Using...
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... the drain valve on the temperature pressure relief valve, located near the top of dependable troublefree service. After a long shut-down period, the water heater's operation and controls should be removed from the water heater's tank, except for inspection and/or replacement, as a setting basin for inspection and replaced when more than 6″ of core wire is suggested that a periodic inspection of water to inspect. Contact the water supplier or your water heater will exclude warranty...
... the drain valve on the temperature pressure relief valve, located near the top of dependable troublefree service. After a long shut-down period, the water heater's operation and controls should be removed from the water heater's tank, except for inspection and/or replacement, as a setting basin for inspection and replaced when more than 6″ of core wire is suggested that a periodic inspection of water to inspect. Contact the water supplier or your water heater will exclude warranty...
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... the heating elements. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 15 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Before You Call For Service... Do not plug the relief valve outlet. ● This is normal. The thermostat may not need for the water heater to recover after an abnormal demand. ● Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure electric supply to water heater and disconnect switch, if used, are in the ON position. ● See the Temperature...
... the heating elements. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 15 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Before You Call For Service... Do not plug the relief valve outlet. ● This is normal. The thermostat may not need for the water heater to recover after an abnormal demand. ● Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure electric supply to water heater and disconnect switch, if used, are in the ON position. ● See the Temperature...
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... element models only) Lower thermostat Lower thermostat protective cover Jacket access panel Thermostat bracket Drain valve Cavity insulation Customer Service Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-431-1549. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. Specify voltage and wattage as noted below) and number of parts desired. For 20-120 gallon models with single and double elements. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts...
... element models only) Lower thermostat Lower thermostat protective cover Jacket access panel Thermostat bracket Drain valve Cavity insulation Customer Service Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-431-1549. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. Specify voltage and wattage as noted below) and number of parts desired. For 20-120 gallon models with single and double elements. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts...
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... the remainder of the water heater. 17 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service In order to replace the thermostat or heating element, remove the cavity insert crossbar by following instructions are intended for the manufacturing process only. It cannot and need not be done when necessary. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power to the water heater.
... the remainder of the water heater. 17 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service In order to replace the thermostat or heating element, remove the cavity insert crossbar by following instructions are intended for the manufacturing process only. It cannot and need not be done when necessary. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power to the water heater.
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LIMIT (ECO) 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...
LIMIT (ECO) 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...
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...should you require service. 3 Read your Owner's Manual carefully. 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...contains information you will help you require service, call 800-431-1549. ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration ImpoTMortadaianl yt! Model Number Serial Number If you operate your limited warranty rights. 20 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Follow...
...should you require service. 3 Read your Owner's Manual carefully. 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...contains information you will help you require service, call 800-431-1549. ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration ImpoTMortadaianl yt! Model Number Serial Number If you operate your limited warranty rights. 20 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Follow...
Energy Guide
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BERG GUIDE Waler Healer - Raiff No X -41P.5111 ELECTRIC Capatly list hour railing) : 30l GALLONS Model ROOM I 9KAGOI Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $508 $503 Cost Range ol Simila€ filerleis $508 4773kwh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models ol similar capacity lueled by electricity. • Estimated operating cost based on a 2007 national average electricity cost DI...
BERG GUIDE Waler Healer - Raiff No X -41P.5111 ELECTRIC Capatly list hour railing) : 30l GALLONS Model ROOM I 9KAGOI Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $508 $503 Cost Range ol Simila€ filerleis $508 4773kwh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models ol similar capacity lueled by electricity. • Estimated operating cost based on a 2007 national average electricity cost DI...