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Built In Heat Traps
does the water heater have built in heat traps
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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
... is imperative 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
... advice. Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of this water heater should be directed to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Use and Care Manual - Page 2
...situation that can save you and others are many helpful hints on your water heater. Customer Service
Troubleshooting Tips
Care and Cleaning
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
...to potential hazards that may not need service, you to use and maintain your water heater properly. as an indication of the original purchase date is called to obtain service...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
... over 125°F can cause severe burns or death from scalding. See instruction manual before setting temperature at 120°F before bathing or showering. Feel water before the water heater was shipped from scalds. Temperature limiting valves are at the left shows the temperature adjustment dial used as a guide in determining the proper...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
...Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before installing or operating the water heater.
● Use this Use and Care Manual.
● Be sure your appliance is specifically... for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Turn off the circuit breaker if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the ECO fails to ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
... heated water demand. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
Inspect Shipment
Inspect the water heater for proper drainage. Location
Locate the water heater in a clean dry area as near as practical to the area of water
heater plus 2″ min. The water heater and water lines should be protected from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
...(Not Supplied)
Temperature and pressure relief valve
Union
To electrical distribution panel
Heat trap 6″ minimum
To cold water
If required, install per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. A check valve located in the water heater and system piping. Contact your installing contractor, water supplier or plumbing inspector for servicing if
connections are 3/4″ NPT...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
...water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater.
To Fill the Water Heater
WARNING: The tank must be installed in the discharge line. If, however, the condensation continues, examine the piping and fittings for complete terms and conditions.)
Make certain the drain valve is not unusual, and will disappear after the water becomes heated... working pressure of the water heater as indicated on the ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
... sheathed cable not approved for use as a ground conductor shall include a separate conductor for field wiring connections. Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size Guide
Total Water Heater Wattage
3,000 4,000 4,500 5,000 5,500 6,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 11,000 12,000
Recommended Over Current Protection (fuse or circuit breaker amperage rating...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
... insulation and standby loss requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with storage tank heaters. Do not apply insulation to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or pressure and temperature relief valve. this water heater, pay careful attention to the following so as not to...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
... your requirements. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Installing the water heater.
Relief Valve Insulation Installation
CAUTION: Ensure the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation. 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. Please...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
... 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...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
...or the Care and Cleaning section, it has been subjected to the heating element. Do not operate the water heater again until it has been thoroughly checked by qualified service technician and ... weeks or more). Once the control opens, it is located above the heating element in a hot water system served by this water heater that has not been used for a long period of the high temperature...
Use and Care Manual - Page 13
...
SERVICING
Type 59T thermostat and protective cover.
Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be removed.
Mixing valves for reducing point of the water heater's thermostat(s). Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for your home. The chart below may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to read...
Use and Care Manual - Page 14
... Hydrogen Gas Caution in operation. If the hissing or singing sound level increases excessively, the electric heating element may be hot enough to present a scald hazard and should be exposed to minimize the problem. After a long shut-down period, the water heater's operation and controls should be used to the danger of the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 15
... manual. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Internal heat trap fittings in a closed .
● Contact the local electric utility.
● See the Installing the water heater section of this manual.
● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of this manual.
● This is normal for heat trap fittings when in the ON position.
● See...
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
...Replacement Parts.
CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. For 20-120 gallon models with single and double... cover
Jacket access panel
Thermostat bracket
Drain valve
Cavity insulation
Customer Service Relief valve **Heat Trap
**Nipple
**Heat Trap **Nipple
Dip tube Dip tube gasket
Anode rod
Junction box cover
Plate cover
Upper thermostat...
Use and Care Manual - Page 17
...:
Turn off the power to the water heater. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to replace the thermostat or heating element, remove the cavity insert crossbar.... 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 The removal of the crossbar will not ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
...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...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
...; Cut here
Consumer Product Ownership Registration
ImpoTMortadaianl yt! Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Follow these three steps to complete and return this document in a safe place. 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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