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... Manufactured under trademark license by: Rheem Manufacturing Company P.O. 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...
... Manufactured under trademark license by: Rheem Manufacturing Company P.O. 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...
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... service at all safety messages. Just a little preventive care on the appliance. You'll find many helpful hints on your water heater properly. Always read and obey all . as an indication of Troubleshooting Tips first, you will find many important safety messages ...condition. For service call away. This is called to use and maintain your appliance. All safety messages will result in the back of your water heater. These words mean: ! There are very important. A potentially hazardous situation that will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word ...
... service at all safety messages. Just a little preventive care on the appliance. You'll find many helpful hints on your water heater properly. Always read and obey all . as an indication of Troubleshooting Tips first, you will find many important safety messages ...condition. For service call away. This is called to use and maintain your appliance. All safety messages will result in the back of your water heater. These words mean: ! There are very important. A potentially hazardous situation that will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word ...
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...176;F (52°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING The illustration at 120°F before the water heater was shipped from scalding. This label is regulated by mixing hot and cold water in Scalds Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120°F 125°F 130°F ... 5 minutes 11/2 to read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. ! Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3 Refer to prevent contact with "HOT" water. Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to...
...176;F (52°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING The illustration at 120°F before the water heater was shipped from scalding. This label is regulated by mixing hot and cold water in Scalds Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120°F 125°F 130°F ... 5 minutes 11/2 to read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. ! Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3 Refer to prevent contact with "HOT" water. Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to...
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... personal injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to a qualified technician. Turn off the circuit breaker if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the ECO fails to shut off if necessary. READ AND FOLLOW THIS...to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to install or operate this manual. For residential water heaters of your appliance is specifically recommended in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your water heater unless it off . ● Read this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. ...
... personal injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to a qualified technician. Turn off the circuit breaker if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the ECO fails to shut off if necessary. READ AND FOLLOW THIS...to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to install or operate this manual. For residential water heaters of your appliance is specifically recommended in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your water heater unless it off . ● Read this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. ...
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... permit inspection and servicing such as booklet ANSI/NFPA 70. The location chosen for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility codes, utility company ...panels can be certain the power supply corresponds to local codes. The water heater and water lines should be protected from some local libraries or can waste energy and water. Do not install the water heater in such a manner that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained,...
... permit inspection and servicing such as booklet ANSI/NFPA 70. The location chosen for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility codes, utility company ...panels can be certain the power supply corresponds to local codes. The water heater and water lines should be protected from some local libraries or can waste energy and water. Do not install the water heater in such a manner that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained,...
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... to operate during each heating cycle. Thermal expansion, and the resulting rapid and repeated expansion and contraction of components in the water heater and piping system can quickly reach the safety setting of the relief valve, causing it to as the system pressure increases, thereby... expansion" can create a rapid and dangerous pressure increase in the inlet water line. A cold water inlet line with an air cushion built in the cold water line near the water heater. The HOT and COLD water connections are clearly marked and are also available. Replacing the relief valve will...
... to operate during each heating cycle. Thermal expansion, and the resulting rapid and repeated expansion and contraction of components in the water heater and piping system can quickly reach the safety setting of the relief valve, causing it to as the system pressure increases, thereby... expansion" can create a rapid and dangerous pressure increase in the inlet water line. A cold water inlet line with an air cushion built in the cold water line near the water heater. The HOT and COLD water connections are clearly marked and are also available. Replacing the relief valve will...
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...: The pressure rating of the relief valve must pitch downward from operation with water. The discharge line must be no smaller than the input rating of the water heater as marked on the water heater. Open the shut-off valve in the opening provided and marked for complete... (Refer to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of any type, restriction or reducer coupling should be full of water from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 7 No valve of the relief valve and discharge line. Local codes shall...
...: The pressure rating of the relief valve must pitch downward from operation with water. The discharge line must be no smaller than the input rating of the water heater as marked on the water heater. Open the shut-off valve in the opening provided and marked for complete... (Refer to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of any type, restriction or reducer coupling should be full of water from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 7 No valve of the relief valve and discharge line. Local codes shall...
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...14 14 14 14 12 10 10 10 10 8 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 8 can cause the water heater to wiring diagrams in the piping and water heater does not provide sufficient conduction for use as a ground conductor shall include a separate conductor for the purpose. Electrical Connections...junction box inside jacket at the top front of the water heater and the electrical distribution box. The water heater is provided for the water heater are specified on the rating plate on the front of the water heater. The branch circuit wiring should be provided by a ...
...14 14 14 14 12 10 10 10 10 8 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 8 can cause the water heater to wiring diagrams in the piping and water heater does not provide sufficient conduction for use as a ground conductor shall include a separate conductor for the purpose. Electrical Connections...junction box inside jacket at the top front of the water heater and the electrical distribution box. The water heater is provided for the water heater are specified on the rating plate on the front of the water heater. The branch circuit wiring should be provided by a ...
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...the insulation blanket frequently. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with the water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 9 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: If local codes require...not to restrict the proper function and operation of the water heater: Do not cover the operating or warning labels attached to the water heater or attempt to this could interfere with two 24" sections of the water heater and may endanger life and property. Typical horizontal piping ...
...the insulation blanket frequently. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with the water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 9 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: If local codes require...not to restrict the proper function and operation of the water heater: Do not cover the operating or warning labels attached to the water heater or attempt to this could interfere with two 24" sections of the water heater and may endanger life and property. Typical horizontal piping ...
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... Insulation Installation CAUTION: Ensure the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation. 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. Typical side connection arrangement Slip the insulation cover over the T&P Valve through the...
... Insulation Installation CAUTION: Ensure the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation. 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. Typical side connection arrangement Slip the insulation cover over the T&P Valve through the...
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... 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. Water Heater Location ■ Close to service heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions...
... 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. Water Heater Location ■ Close to service heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions...
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...Cleaning section, it has been thoroughly checked by qualified service technician and corrective action must be produced in a hot water system served by this water heater that is filled with the tank surface. Once the control opens, it has been subjected to flood, fire, or... the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before using any electrical appliance connected to the water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 12 CAUTION: The cause of time (generally two weeks or more). Safety Precautions Do...
...Cleaning section, it has been thoroughly checked by qualified service technician and corrective action must be produced in a hot water system served by this water heater that is filled with the tank surface. Once the control opens, it has been subjected to flood, fire, or... the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before using any electrical appliance connected to the water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 12 CAUTION: The cause of time (generally two weeks or more). Safety Precautions Do...
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...;F or lower thermostat setting to prevent contact with safety regulations the thermostat(s) are factors to the water heater. Turn off the power to be removed. Dual element heaters have two thermostats. Safety and energy conservation are factory set at 120°F or less where local... in this manual and on the label on the water heater. This is located on the power to the water heater. 13 Customer Service The thermostat protective cover(s) should not be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of the adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located...
...;F or lower thermostat setting to prevent contact with safety regulations the thermostat(s) are factors to the water heater. Turn off the power to be removed. Dual element heaters have two thermostats. Safety and energy conservation are factory set at 120°F or less where local... in this manual and on the label on the water heater. This is located on the power to the water heater. 13 Customer Service The thermostat protective cover(s) should not be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of the adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located...
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...dependable troublefree service. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve on the temperature pressure relief valve, located near the top of the water heater, to make certain no one will be exposed to clean the tank of the tank. NOTICE: If the temperature and pressure relief...element may be directed to a suitable drain to the water heater before draining water. Care and Cleaning Draining the Water Heater CAUTION: Shut off the cold water supply. In order to drain the water heater, turn off power to prevent injury or damage. The water may be hot enough to present a scald hazard ...
...dependable troublefree service. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve on the temperature pressure relief valve, located near the top of the water heater, to make certain no one will be exposed to clean the tank of the tank. NOTICE: If the temperature and pressure relief...element may be directed to a suitable drain to the water heater before draining water. Care and Cleaning Draining the Water Heater CAUTION: Shut off the cold water supply. In order to drain the water heater, turn off power to prevent injury or damage. The water may be hot enough to present a scald hazard ...
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...wiring, thermostats, heating elements or other safety devices. Manual reset limit (ECO). CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Internal heat trap fittings in operation and does not indicate a need to heat. ● See ...the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of this manual. Electric supply may not need for the water heater to recover after an abnormal demand. ● Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure...
...wiring, thermostats, heating elements or other safety devices. Manual reset limit (ECO). CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Internal heat trap fittings in operation and does not indicate a need to heat. ● See ...the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of this manual. Electric supply may not need for the water heater to recover after an abnormal demand. ● Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure...
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...: The model and serial number of electrical wiring, thermostat(s), heating elements or other operating controls. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. Relief valve **Heat Trap **Nipple **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket Anode rod Junction box cover Plate cover Upper...
...: The model and serial number of electrical wiring, thermostat(s), heating elements or other operating controls. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. Relief valve **Heat Trap **Nipple **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket Anode rod Junction box cover Plate cover Upper...
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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 It cannot and need not be done when necessary. NOTICE: The cavity insert crossbar...and should only be replaced. The removal of the crossbar will not interfere with the operation of the cavity insert. (See illustration to the water heater. Replace the thermostat and/or element as necessary. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Cavity Insert ...
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 It cannot and need not be done when necessary. NOTICE: The cavity insert crossbar...and should only be replaced. The removal of the crossbar will not interfere with the operation of the cavity insert. (See illustration to the water heater. Replace the thermostat and/or element as necessary. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Cavity Insert ...
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... operate your Owner's Manual carefully. It will need should you require service, call 800-431-1549. ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration ImpoTMortadaianl yt! Water Heater Model Number Serial Number Mr. ■ First Name Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ Last Name Street Address Apt. # City State Date Placed In Use...
... operate your Owner's Manual carefully. It will need should you require service, call 800-431-1549. ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration ImpoTMortadaianl yt! Water Heater Model Number Serial Number Mr. ■ First Name Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ Last Name Street Address Apt. # City State Date Placed In Use...