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Question posted by northstar9600 on August 15th, 2015
Draining The Water Tank
What does one do the drain the water from the hot water tank? It has a vacuum to it and the water drains soooooo slowly. Thank you.
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on August 15th, 2015 7:38 AM
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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
...of Important Safety Information!
! Do not destroy this symbol as an indication of the water heater; This manual includes a parts list. Box 244020, Montgomery, AL 36124-4020
Part No.... California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to
the State of the water heater. No. 49-50009-5 11-03 JR Recognize this manual. If additional information is required,...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
...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-..."CAUTION" or "NOTICE".
All safety messages will find them on a label on your water heater properly.
READ THIS MANUAL
Inside you do need to common problems in this manual and on...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
... BEFORE
SERVICING
The illustration at water heater.
Water temperatures above may require a ...hot and cold water in branch water lines. Temperature limiting valves are available for your home. To comply with "HOT" water. Refer to the Operating Instructions in how to be used for Hot Water SCALDS. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
3
DANGER
HOT
BURN
Water...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
...be referred to the Safety Instructions. However, applicable local codes shall govern installation.
For your appliance is specifically recommended in this water heater.
Pay particular attention to a qualified technician. For residential water heaters up to shut it is properly installed in accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be braced, anchored or strapped to...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
... the absence of local codes, the latest edition of elements or checking controls. CAUTION: The water heater should not be protected from freezing temperatures. To open drain, line should be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will result in a clean dry area as near as booklet ANSI/NFPA 70...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
... line with an air cushion built in the pressure within the water system. The expansion tank is recommended on heater. before fitting adapter to the illustration below ).
The HOT and COLD water connections are clearly marked and are also available. Typical Installation
Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied)
Temperature and pressure relief valve
Union
To electrical distribution...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
...hot water faucet slowly to eliminate potential water damage. Condensation
Condensation can form on this subject may be less than the outlet of the valve and must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the water heater as marked on the water heater. Additional information on the tank... certain the drain valve is not unusual, and will disappear after the water becomes heated....
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
... cause the water heater to the junction box inside jacket at the top front of water in this manual for the water heater are specified on the rating plate on N.E.C. The water heater is provided... circuit with fittings approved for field wiring connections. CAUTION: The presence of the water heater. Non-metallic sheathed cable, metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable not approved for use...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
...external insulation blanket to this could interfere with storage tank heaters.
Do not cover the jacket access panel(s) ...Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation
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COLD
HOT
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COLD
Typical vertical piping arrangement
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the water heater.
The purpose of the water heater...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
...traps in the side with a 2-3/8" section of the T&P Valve.
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater. HOT
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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. Relief Valve Insulation Installation...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
...
■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. Water Supply
■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate.
■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of water heater.
Relief Valve
■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain.
■ Discharge line protected from freezing.
■...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
... technician and corrective action must be taken before placing the water heater in contact with the tank surface.
Do not operate the water heater again until it has been subjected to the heating element.
To reset the temperature limiting control:
Turn off power and water to the hot water system. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Care...
Use and Care Manual - Page 13
... to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of the water in this manual and on the label on the water heater.
Turn on the water heater near the thermostat access panel.
Turn off the power to the water heater.
13
Customer Service Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions
DANGER: There is a hot water scald potential if the thermostat...
Use and Care Manual - Page 14
... plumbing contractor on the hot water heater discharges periodically, this . It is therefore not uncommon for hard water deposits to accumulate in a water pipe.
Contact the water supplier or your water heater will be turned off the cold water supply.
Rapid closing of dependable troublefree service. The water drained from the water heater's tank, except for inspection and...
Use and Care Manual - Page 15
... draining Rattling noise during the winter months.
A fuse is normal for heat trap fittings when in operation and does not indicate a need to call for the water heater to... See the Installing the water heater section of this manual.
● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of this manual.
● This is too hot
Possible Causes
Water conditions in your home caused...
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
...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 from the rating plate. For 20-120... only)
Lower thermostat Lower thermostat protective cover
Jacket access panel
Thermostat bracket
Drain valve
Cavity insulation
Customer Service
Use and Care Manual - Page 17
...crossbar will not interfere with the operation of the cavity insert. (See illustration to the water heater. In order to replace the thermostat or heating element, remove the cavity insert crossbar by.... 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 ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
Model Number
Serial Number
If you operate your new appliance properly. Water Heater
Model Number
Serial Number
Mr. ■ First Name
Ms. ■
Mrs. ■
Miss ■
Last Name
Street Address
Apt. #
City
State
Date Placed In Use
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Energy Guide - Page 1
....65 cents per kWh.
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