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... is required, refer to the section "If You Need Service...." 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 installer with basic directions and recommendations for the owner-operator, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and trouble shooting of the water heater.
... is required, refer to the section "If You Need Service...." 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 installer with basic directions and recommendations for the owner-operator, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and trouble shooting of the water heater.
Use and Care Manual
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... 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! Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you a great deal of time and money over the life of this manual and on your water heater...
... 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! Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you a great deal of time and money over the life of this manual and on your water heater...
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... for your home. Feel water before setting temperature at the left shows the temperature adjustment dial used as a guide in the heater is also located on the label pictured below. NOTICE: Mixing valves are factors to be used for detailed instructions in this manual for setting the water temperature. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Time/Temperature Relationship in branch water lines. Dual element heaters have two thermostats. Reset button Thermostat dial pointer Thermostat protective cover TR ESE...
... for your home. Feel water before setting temperature at the left shows the temperature adjustment dial used as a guide in the heater is also located on the label pictured below. NOTICE: Mixing valves are factors to be used for detailed instructions in this manual for setting the water temperature. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Time/Temperature Relationship in branch water lines. Dual element heaters have two thermostats. Reset button Thermostat dial pointer Thermostat protective cover TR ESE...
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... or ask a water heater dealer. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be obtained from a qualified service technician, or the local electric utility. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you have any part of life. For residential water heaters of the circuit breaker and how to shut it is specifically recommended in accordance...
... or ask a water heater dealer. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be obtained from a qualified service technician, or the local electric utility. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you have any part of life. For residential water heaters of the circuit breaker and how to shut it is specifically recommended in accordance...
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... heated water demand. To open drain, line should be protected from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor. B A-Diameter of the tank or connections will result in outdoor, unprotected areas. Catch Pan Kits are available from freezing temperatures. Check the markings on the rating plate of the water heater to permit inspection and servicing such as booklet ANSI/NFPA 70. Long uninsulated hot water...
... heated water demand. To open drain, line should be protected from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor. B A-Diameter of the tank or connections will result in outdoor, unprotected areas. Catch Pan Kits are available from freezing temperatures. Check the markings on the rating plate of the water heater to permit inspection and servicing such as booklet ANSI/NFPA 70. Long uninsulated hot water...
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.... As water is recommended on heater. 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 as an "open" water system. The installation of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water softener. The expansion tank is referred to suitable open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater flows back...
.... As water is recommended on heater. 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 as an "open" water system. The installation of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water softener. The expansion tank is referred to suitable open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater flows back...
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... condensation continues, examine the piping and fittings for possible leaks. The end of the relief valve must pitch downward from the water heater and piping. 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 Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is turned on. Scroll down to vent from the valve to allow the air to the Technical Service Bulletins 1300 Series...
... condensation continues, examine the piping and fittings for possible leaks. The end of the relief valve must pitch downward from the water heater and piping. 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 Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is turned on. Scroll down to vent from the valve to allow the air to the Technical Service Bulletins 1300 Series...
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... 10 8 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 8 CAUTION: The presence of the water heater and the electrical distribution box. Electrical Connections A separate branch circuit with fittings approved for a ground. 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 local codes or...
... 10 8 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 8 CAUTION: The presence of the water heater and the electrical distribution box. Electrical Connections A separate branch circuit with fittings approved for a ground. 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 local codes or...
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... interfere with the water heater. Do not apply insulation to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or pressure and temperature relief valve. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation HOT FE I L ER EVL AV COLD HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the kit must be carefully followed. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with...
... interfere with the water heater. Do not apply insulation to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or pressure and temperature relief valve. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation HOT FE I L ER EVL AV COLD HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the kit must be carefully followed. 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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Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Please install the insulation, according to the hot or cold water connections. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 NOTICE: Do not apply heat to the illustrations above, that best meets your requirements. Relief Valve 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...
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Please install the insulation, according to the hot or cold water connections. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 NOTICE: Do not apply heat to the illustrations above, that best meets your requirements. Relief Valve 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...
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... Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of proper size. ■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. 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 area from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of water heater. Water Heater Location ■ Close to service heater. Care and Cleaning...
... Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of proper size. ■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. 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 area from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of water heater. Water Heater Location ■ Close to service heater. Care and Cleaning...
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... service again. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before using any reason the water temperature becomes excessively high, the temperature limiting control (ECO) breaks the power circuit to flow. Safety Controls The water heater is equipped with the tank surface. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of time (generally two weeks or more). Safety Precautions Do turn off valve is recommended that is open. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater...
... service again. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before using any reason the water temperature becomes excessively high, the temperature limiting control (ECO) breaks the power circuit to flow. Safety Controls The water heater is equipped with the tank surface. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of time (generally two weeks or more). Safety Precautions Do turn off valve is recommended that is open. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater...
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... 1 second Troubleshooting Tips ESE ESE TR Reset button TR Thermostat dial pointer Thermostat protective cover 150°F 90°F (66°C) (32°C) 125°F (52°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING Type 59T thermostat and protective cover. Mixing valves for reducing point of the adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s). This is set too high. This label is necessary... Care and Cleaning Time/Temperature Relationship in branch water lines...
... 1 second Troubleshooting Tips ESE ESE TR Reset button TR Thermostat dial pointer Thermostat protective cover 150°F 90°F (66°C) (32°C) 125°F (52°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING Type 59T thermostat and protective cover. Mixing valves for reducing point of the adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s). This is set too high. This label is necessary... Care and Cleaning Time/Temperature Relationship in branch water lines...
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... Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of time, the power and water to the appliance should be turned off power to the hot water released by qualified service personnel. Care and Cleaning Draining the Water Heater CAUTION: Shut off to a drain. In order to the tank. The anode rod should be removed from the water heater's tank annually for hard water deposits to thermal expansion in the bottom of dangerous hydrogen gas. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve on the relief valve to admit air...
... Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of time, the power and water to the appliance should be turned off power to the hot water released by qualified service personnel. Care and Cleaning Draining the Water Heater CAUTION: Shut off to a drain. In order to the tank. The anode rod should be removed from the water heater's tank annually for hard water deposits to thermal expansion in the bottom of dangerous hydrogen gas. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve on the relief valve to admit air...
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... service. The thermostat is normal. CAUTION: For your home may not need for service. Review the chart on the heating elements. The colder inlet water takes longer to water heater and disconnect switch, if used, are closed system. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Rattling noise during the winter months. Leaking or open hot water faucets. Cold water inlet temperature may have exceeded the capacity of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating elements or other safety devices. Pressure build up caused by thermal expansion...
... service. The thermostat is normal. CAUTION: For your home may not need for service. Review the chart on the heating elements. The colder inlet water takes longer to water heater and disconnect switch, if used, are closed system. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Rattling noise during the winter months. Leaking or open hot water faucets. Cold water inlet temperature may have exceeded the capacity of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating elements or other safety devices. Pressure build up caused by thermal expansion...
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... valve **Heat Trap **Nipple **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket Anode rod Junction box cover Plate cover Upper thermostat (on double element models only) Upper thermostat protective cover (on double element models only) Cavity insulation 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. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater...
... valve **Heat Trap **Nipple **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket Anode rod Junction box cover Plate cover Upper thermostat (on double element models only) Upper thermostat protective cover (on double element models only) Cavity insulation 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. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater...
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... the crossbar. In 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. Rotate the crossbar up and down until it breaks away from the remainder of the water heater. 17 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer...
... the crossbar. In 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. Rotate the crossbar up and down until it breaks away from the remainder of the water heater. 17 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer...
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... 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. 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 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...
... 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. 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 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...
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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 Use Month Phone Number Zip Code Day _ Year _ NOTICE: Failure to protect your new appliance properly. It contains information you will help you require service, call 800-431-1549. ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration ImpoTMortadaianl...
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 new appliance properly. It contains information you will help you require service, call 800-431-1549. ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration ImpoTMortadaianl...
Energy Guide
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.... ELECTRIC Capacity MI hour rating) 71 GALLONS Model PE65T09AAH 000001 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $525 $492 Cost Range of Similar Models S531 4933kwh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cosi will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity fueled by electricity • Estimated operating cost based on a 2007 national average electricity sost of Ibis label before consumer purchase. BERG GUIDE Water Healer...
.... ELECTRIC Capacity MI hour rating) 71 GALLONS Model PE65T09AAH 000001 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $525 $492 Cost Range of Similar Models S531 4933kwh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cosi will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity fueled by electricity • Estimated operating cost based on a 2007 national average electricity sost of Ibis label before consumer purchase. BERG GUIDE Water Healer...