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.... ! No. 49-50009-5 11-03 JR 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. It is twofold: one, for the contractor, to the seller from whom it , seek professional advice. Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of the water heater; AP12168-7 (01/05) Pub. and...
.... ! No. 49-50009-5 11-03 JR 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. It is twofold: one, for the contractor, to the seller from whom it , seek professional advice. Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of the water heater; AP12168-7 (01/05) Pub. and...
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... alert symbol. Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions 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! If you review our chart of Important...
... alert symbol. Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions 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! If you review our chart of Important...
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... adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s). The temperature of water heater's thermostat. Dual element heaters have two thermostats. WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT Safety and energy conservation are available for detailed instructions in how to be used for Hot Water SCALDS. NOTICE: Mixing valves are factors to adjust the thermostat(s). 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...
... adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s). The temperature of water heater's thermostat. Dual element heaters have two thermostats. WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT Safety and energy conservation are available for detailed instructions in how to be used for Hot Water SCALDS. NOTICE: Mixing valves are factors to adjust the thermostat(s). 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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... Care Manual before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. WARNING! 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. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to shut...
... Care Manual before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. WARNING! 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. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to shut...
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... water heater to lower floors of the National Electrical Code. CAUTION: The water heater should be located in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of the structure. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be removed to permit inspection and servicing such as practical to local codes. Long uninsulated hot water...
... water heater to lower floors of the National Electrical Code. CAUTION: The water heater should be located in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of the structure. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be removed to permit inspection and servicing such as practical to local codes. Long uninsulated hot water...
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... safety setting of to the illustration below for suggested method of the relief valve. Other methods of the relief valve, and possibly the heater itself. Contact your installing contractor, water supplier or plumbing inspector for servicing if connections are also available. 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...
... safety setting of to the illustration below for suggested method of the relief valve. Other methods of the relief valve, and possibly the heater itself. Contact your installing contractor, water supplier or plumbing inspector for servicing if connections are also available. 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...
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.... Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 7 Connect the outlet of the relief valve and discharge line. The discharge line must be no smaller than the input rating of any type should be installed between the relief valve and the tank. Relief Valve WARNING: The pressure rating of the relief valve must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the water heater as indicated on the rating label located on the front of Limited Warranty...
.... Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 7 Connect the outlet of the relief valve and discharge line. The discharge line must be no smaller than the input rating of any type should be installed between the relief valve and the tank. Relief Valve WARNING: The pressure rating of the relief valve must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the water heater as indicated on the rating label located on the front of Limited Warranty...
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... 10 10 10 10 8 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 8 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 latest edition of the water heater. NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based on N.E.C. CAUTION...
... 10 10 10 10 8 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 8 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 latest edition of the water heater. NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based on N.E.C. CAUTION...
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...best meets your requirements. Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the general public, for such loss or injury resulting from the use on the exterior of insulation blanket. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any type of such unauthorized devices. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or pressure and temperature relief valve. Inspect the insulation blanket frequently. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 9 CAUTION: If local codes require the...
...best meets your requirements. Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the general public, for such loss or injury resulting from the use on the exterior of insulation blanket. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any type of such unauthorized devices. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or pressure and temperature relief valve. Inspect the insulation blanket frequently. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 9 CAUTION: If local codes require the...
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...cold water inlet line. Any heat applied to the illustrations above, that best meets your requirements. Please install the insulation, according to the water supply fittings will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. NOTICE: Do not apply heat to the water connections on heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Relief Valve Insulation Installation CAUTION: Ensure the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 If sweat connections are used...
...cold water inlet line. Any heat applied to the illustrations above, that best meets your requirements. Please install the insulation, according to the water supply fittings will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. NOTICE: Do not apply heat to the water connections on heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Relief Valve Insulation Installation CAUTION: Ensure the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 If sweat connections are used...
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Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Water Heater Location ■ Close to area of leaks. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation checklist. Wiring ■ Power supply voltage agrees with water. ■ Air purged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of heated water demand. ■ Indoors and protected from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to protect area from freezing temperatures. ■ Area free of flammable vapors. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for proper...
Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Water Heater Location ■ Close to area of leaks. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation checklist. Wiring ■ Power supply voltage agrees with water. ■ Air purged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of heated water demand. ■ Indoors and protected from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to protect area from freezing temperatures. ■ Area free of flammable vapors. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for proper...
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... Precautions Do turn on the power to the hot water system. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before using any electrical appliance connected to the water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. Safety Controls The water heater is closed. To reset the temperature limiting control: Turn off valve is equipped with a combination thermostat and temperature limiting control (ECO) that a qualified person or serviceman perform the work. To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of time (generally two weeks...
... Precautions Do turn on the power to the hot water system. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before using any electrical appliance connected to the water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. Safety Controls The water heater is closed. To reset the temperature limiting control: Turn off valve is equipped with a combination thermostat and temperature limiting control (ECO) that a qualified person or serviceman perform the work. To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of time (generally two weeks...
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... SERVICING Type 59T thermostat and protective cover. If adjustment is the recommended starting point. Using a small screwdriver, set the thermostat(s) dial pointer(s) to the water heater. 13 Customer Service Turn on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlined in branch water lines are factory set too high. This label is located on the power to the desired temperature. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER: There is a hot water...
... SERVICING Type 59T thermostat and protective cover. If adjustment is the recommended starting point. Using a small screwdriver, set the thermostat(s) dial pointer(s) to the water heater. 13 Customer Service Turn on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlined in branch water lines are factory set too high. This label is located on the power to the desired temperature. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER: There is a hot water...
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... operating controls, heating element and wiring should be made by service personnel qualified in electric appliance repair. After a long shut-down period, the water heater's operation and controls should be exposed to make certain no one will be released into a suitable drain to clean the tank of dangerous hydrogen gas. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain the valve operates freely. It is to remain idle for inspection and replaced...
... operating controls, heating element and wiring should be made by service personnel qualified in electric appliance repair. After a long shut-down period, the water heater's operation and controls should be exposed to make certain no one will be released into a suitable drain to clean the tank of dangerous hydrogen gas. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain the valve operates freely. It is to remain idle for inspection and replaced...
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... demand. ● Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure electric supply to qualified service personnel. Electric supply may be interrupted. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Rattling noise during the winter months. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Before You Call For Service... The thermostat is an unacceptable condition and must be off. Improper wiring. Leaking or open hot water faucets. The thermostat may be corrected. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Do...
... demand. ● Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure electric supply to qualified service personnel. Electric supply may be interrupted. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Rattling noise during the winter months. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Before You Call For Service... The thermostat is an unacceptable condition and must be off. Improper wiring. Leaking or open hot water faucets. The thermostat may be corrected. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Do...
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...water heater from the rating plate. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts. For 20-120 gallon models with single and double elements. All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of electrical wiring, thermostat(s), heating elements or other operating controls. Part description (as marked on double element models only) Lower thermostat Lower thermostat protective cover Jacket access panel Thermostat bracket Drain valve Cavity insulation Customer Service Relief valve **Heat Trap **Nipple **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube...
...water heater from the rating plate. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts. For 20-120 gallon models with single and double elements. All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of electrical wiring, thermostat(s), heating elements or other operating controls. Part description (as marked on double element models only) Lower thermostat Lower thermostat protective cover Jacket access panel Thermostat bracket Drain valve Cavity insulation Customer Service Relief valve **Heat Trap **Nipple **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube...
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... only be replaced. 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 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power to the water heater. In order to replace the thermostat or heating element, remove the cavity insert crossbar by following instructions are intended for the manufacturing process only...
... only be replaced. 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 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power to the water heater. In order to replace the thermostat or heating element, remove the cavity insert crossbar by following instructions are intended for the manufacturing process only...
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... 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 DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240 V. BLACK RED JUNCTION BOX 1 3 2 4 1 4 2 YELLOW BLUE UPPER THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. 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 THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. 2 4 LIMIT (ECO) 1 2 HEATING ELEMENT Double Element...
... 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 DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240 V. BLACK RED JUNCTION BOX 1 3 2 4 1 4 2 YELLOW BLUE UPPER THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. 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 THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. 2 4 LIMIT (ECO) 1 2 HEATING ELEMENT Double Element...
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Model Number Serial Number If 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 new appliance investment...place. It contains information you will help you operate your limited warranty rights. 20 It will need should you require service, call 800-431-1549. ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration ImpoTMortadaianl ...
Model Number Serial Number If 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 new appliance investment...place. It contains information you will help you operate your limited warranty rights. 20 It will need should you require service, call 800-431-1549. ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration ImpoTMortadaianl ...
Energy Guide
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... www.fIc.govrappliances Part filo N% -:;[.H ELECTRIC Capacity Ilst hour rating) 56 GALLONS Model SE40M12TAH 000001 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $$4ry97 Cost Range of Similar Models S520 4671kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity fueled by electricity • Estimated operating cost based on a 2007 national average electricity cost of this label belore consumer purchase EIfRGYGUIDE Water Heater -
... www.fIc.govrappliances Part filo N% -:;[.H ELECTRIC Capacity Ilst hour rating) 56 GALLONS Model SE40M12TAH 000001 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $$4ry97 Cost Range of Similar Models S520 4671kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost 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 cost of this label belore consumer purchase EIfRGYGUIDE Water Heater -