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... precautions, maintenance and trouble shooting of the water heater. Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Electric Point of Use Water Heaters Single Element 120 Volt Operation Residential 21/2 - 20 Gallon Model: GE Series The purpose of this manual is twofold: one properly installed. This manual includes a parts list. California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains ! Use this water heater only for the owner-operator, to have one , to provide the installer with the provided installation instructions. This water heater should be serviced only...
... precautions, maintenance and trouble shooting of the water heater. Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Electric Point of Use Water Heaters Single Element 120 Volt Operation Residential 21/2 - 20 Gallon Model: GE Series The purpose of this manual is twofold: one properly installed. This manual includes a parts list. California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains ! Use this water heater only for the owner-operator, to have one , to provide the installer with the provided installation instructions. This water heater should be serviced only...
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... or moderate injury. 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 Pipe Insulation 10 Heat Traps 10 Installation Checklist 11 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 17 Product Registration...
... or moderate injury. 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 Pipe Insulation 10 Heat Traps 10 Installation Checklist 11 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 17 Product Registration...
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... Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to adjust the thermostat(s). DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for further information. DANGER! 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. The temperature of being scalded. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3 DANGER HOT BURN Water temperature...
... Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to adjust the thermostat(s). DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for further information. DANGER! 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. The temperature of being scalded. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3 DANGER HOT BURN Water temperature...
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... may save you the location of life. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you time and cost. Be sure to earthquake motions. Pay particular attention to shut off if necessary. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored...
... may save you the location of life. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you time and cost. Be sure to earthquake motions. Pay particular attention to shut off if necessary. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored...
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... in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of the structure. B-Maximum 2″ A NOTICE: Auxiliary catch pan MUST conform to the water faucet most frequently used. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 5 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Catch Pan Kits are available from some local libraries or can waste energy and water. It is designed to lower floors of the National Electrical Code.
... in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of the structure. B-Maximum 2″ A NOTICE: Auxiliary catch pan MUST conform to the water faucet most frequently used. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 5 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Catch Pan Kits are available from some local libraries or can waste energy and water. It is designed to lower floors of the National Electrical Code.
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... check valve. In an "open " water system. models) in the inlet water line. Connect hot water line to the water heater requirements. Thermal expansion, and the resulting rapid and repeated expansion and contraction of components in the water heater and piping system can create a rapid and dangerous pressure increase in that the water heater may have been installed in pressure within the water system. Replacing the relief valve will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 Check...
... check valve. In an "open " water system. models) in the inlet water line. Connect hot water line to the water heater requirements. Thermal expansion, and the resulting rapid and repeated expansion and contraction of components in the water heater and piping system can create a rapid and dangerous pressure increase in that the water heater may have been installed in pressure within the water system. Replacing the relief valve will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 6 Check...
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... pan Suitable open drain Shut-off valve Cold water supply Relief valve discharge line 6″ Water Heater Jacket Auxiliary catch pan drain line Suitable open drain so that the discharge water cannot contact live electrical parts or persons and to eliminate potential water damage. Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips If required, install per local codes and valve manufacturer's 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...
... pan Suitable open drain Shut-off valve Cold water supply Relief valve discharge line 6″ Water Heater Jacket Auxiliary catch pan drain line Suitable open drain so that the discharge water cannot contact live electrical parts or persons and to eliminate potential water damage. Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips If required, install per local codes and valve manufacturer's 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...
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... of the water heater. 21/2 gallon models are specified on the rating plate on the front of water in the back of Limited Warranty for complete terms and conditions.) To Fill the Water Heater Make certain the drain valve is turned on this manual for use as a grounding conductor and installed with a heavy water draw and very cold inlet water temperature. The branch circuit wiring should be found at front of National Electrical Code ANSI...
... of the water heater. 21/2 gallon models are specified on the rating plate on the front of water in the back of Limited Warranty for complete terms and conditions.) To Fill the Water Heater Make certain the drain valve is turned on this manual for use as a grounding conductor and installed with a heavy water draw and very cold inlet water temperature. The branch circuit wiring should be found at front of National Electrical Code ANSI...
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... external insulation blanket to this water heater, pay careful attention to the general public, for external use of unauthorized energy saving devices may shorten the life of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other than 1500 watts may endanger life and property. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any responsibility for field wiring connections. CAUTION: If local codes require the application of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat...
... external insulation blanket to this water heater, pay careful attention to the general public, for external use of unauthorized energy saving devices may shorten the life of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other than 1500 watts may endanger life and property. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any responsibility for field wiring connections. CAUTION: If local codes require the application of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat...
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...and cold water inlet line. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical top connection arrangement 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. CAUTION: Ensure the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation. Any heat applied to the water connections...
...and cold water inlet line. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical top connection arrangement 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. CAUTION: Ensure the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation. Any heat applied to the water connections...
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Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation checklist. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of leaks. Wiring ■ Power supply voltage agrees with water. ■ Air purged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of proper size. ■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief...
Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation checklist. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of leaks. Wiring ■ Power supply voltage agrees with water. ■ Air purged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of proper size. ■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief...
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... water heater if cold water supply shut-off power to water heater if it must be reset manually. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Press the red RESET button. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 12 Do not smoke or use an open . Once the control opens, it has been subjected to the heating element. Safety Controls The water heater is equipped with a combination thermostat and temperature limiting control (ECO) that a qualified person or serviceman perform the work. Do not operate the water heater...
... water heater if cold water supply shut-off power to water heater if it must be reset manually. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Press the red RESET button. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 12 Do not smoke or use an open . Once the control opens, it has been subjected to the heating element. Safety Controls The water heater is equipped with a combination thermostat and temperature limiting control (ECO) that a qualified person or serviceman perform the work. Do not operate the water heater...
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...°F (52°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING Type 59T thermostat and protective cover. The chart below may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to prevent contact with HOT water. Care and Cleaning Time/Temperature Relationship in this manual and on the label located on the power to the water heater. If adjustment is the recommended starting point. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation exposing the thermostat(s). Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s). Households with safety...
...°F (52°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING Type 59T thermostat and protective cover. The chart below may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to prevent contact with HOT water. Care and Cleaning Time/Temperature Relationship in this manual and on the label located on the power to the water heater. If adjustment is the recommended starting point. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation exposing the thermostat(s). Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s). Households with safety...
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... is turned off power to the Hydrogen Gas Caution in automatic water using appliances can be subjected to minimize the problem. The anode rod should be removed from the tank may require cleaning. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will exclude warranty coverage. Open a hot water faucet or lift the handle on the hot water heater discharges periodically, this . Attach a garden hose to the drain valve on the temperature pressure relief valve, located...
... is turned off power to the Hydrogen Gas Caution in automatic water using appliances can be subjected to minimize the problem. The anode rod should be removed from the tank may require cleaning. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will exclude warranty coverage. Open a hot water faucet or lift the handle on the hot water heater discharges periodically, this . Attach a garden hose to the drain valve on the temperature pressure relief valve, located...
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... to water heater and disconnect switch, if used, are in your safety DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating elements or other safety devices. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 15 The thermostat may have exceeded the capacity of this page first and you may be set set too high. Manual reset limit (ECO) Cold water inlet temperature may not need for service. ● Wait for the water heater to recover after an abnormal demand. ● Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker...
... to water heater and disconnect switch, if used, are in your safety DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating elements or other safety devices. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 15 The thermostat may have exceeded the capacity of this page first and you may be set set too high. Manual reset limit (ECO) Cold water inlet temperature may not need for service. ● Wait for the water heater to recover after an abnormal demand. ● Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker...
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... using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-431-1549. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. 21/2 Gallon Models Cavity insulation Thermostat protective cover Thermostat Relief valve SE T E R R E Care and Cleaning RE E R Troubleshooting Tips Jacket access panel Thermostat bracket STEBUPREROVFINWOCIOERFNREFG 100 90 THERM-O-DISC 110 120 130 140 SE T Heating element gasket Heating element Electrical cord set (120 VAC models only) Drain valve shroud Drain valve 16 Snap bushing Relief valve Nipple, hot outlet Shroud Nipple, cold inlet 6, 10 and 20 Gallon Models Anode rod...
... using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-431-1549. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. 21/2 Gallon Models Cavity insulation Thermostat protective cover Thermostat Relief valve SE T E R R E Care and Cleaning RE E R Troubleshooting Tips Jacket access panel Thermostat bracket STEBUPREROVFINWOCIOERFNREFG 100 90 THERM-O-DISC 110 120 130 140 SE T Heating element gasket Heating element Electrical cord set (120 VAC models only) Drain valve shroud Drain valve 16 Snap bushing Relief valve Nipple, hot outlet Shroud Nipple, cold inlet 6, 10 and 20 Gallon Models Anode rod...
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Wiring diagrams. Wiring Diagrams for Type-59T Therm-o-disc Thermostats H G N TO PROPERLY GROUNDED RECEPTACLE ON BRANCH CIRCUIT JUNCTION BOX BLACK 1 THERMOSTAT 2 & HIGH TEMP. 1 WHITE 2 HEATING ELEMENT BLACK 120 V Plug Connected cord set ONLY Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL H G* N JUNCTION BOX BLACK 1 THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. 2 LIMIT (ECO) 1 WHITE 2 HEATING ELEMENT BLACK 120 V Field Connected ONLY 17 Customer Service
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Wiring diagrams. Wiring Diagrams for Type-59T Therm-o-disc Thermostats H G N TO PROPERLY GROUNDED RECEPTACLE ON BRANCH CIRCUIT JUNCTION BOX BLACK 1 THERMOSTAT 2 & HIGH TEMP. 1 WHITE 2 HEATING ELEMENT BLACK 120 V Plug Connected cord set ONLY Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL H G* N JUNCTION BOX BLACK 1 THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. 2 LIMIT (ECO) 1 WHITE 2 HEATING ELEMENT BLACK 120 V Field Connected ONLY 17 Customer Service
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Notes. 18 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Notes. 18 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
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✁ Cut here ✁ Cut here Please place in envelope and mail to: Rheem Manufacturing Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 34070 Louisville, KY 40232-4070 19
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... Placed In Use Month Phone Number Zip Code Day _ Year _ NOTICE: Failure to protect your new appliance investment: 1Complete and mail this Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. 2 After mailing the registration below, store this card does not diminish your limited warranty rights. 20 Model Number Serial Number If you operate your Owner's Manual carefully. It contains information you will help you require service, call 800...
... Placed In Use Month Phone Number Zip Code Day _ Year _ NOTICE: Failure to protect your new appliance investment: 1Complete and mail this Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. 2 After mailing the registration below, store this card does not diminish your limited warranty rights. 20 Model Number Serial Number If you operate your Owner's Manual carefully. It contains information you will help you require service, call 800...