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... authorized service center for future reference. ! 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. and two, for the proper installation and adjustment of...
... authorized service center for future reference. ! 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. and two, for the proper installation and adjustment of...
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...the word "DANGER", "WARNING", "CAUTION" or "NOTICE". Proof of Important Safety Information! This symbol alerts you review our chart of your water heater. These words mean: ! Attention is in this manual and on the appliance. There are very important. A potentially hazardous situation that could...minor or moderate injury. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. All safety messages will find them on a label on your water heater properly. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you and others are many helpful hints on your part can find many important safety messages...
...the word "DANGER", "WARNING", "CAUTION" or "NOTICE". Proof of Important Safety Information! This symbol alerts you review our chart of your water heater. These words mean: ! Attention is in this manual and on the appliance. There are very important. A potentially hazardous situation that could...minor or moderate injury. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. All safety messages will find them on a label on your water heater properly. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you and others are many helpful hints on your part can find many important safety messages...
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...(66°C) (32°C) 125°F (52°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING The illustration at water heater. This label is regulated by mixing hot and cold water in Scalds Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120°F 125°F 130°f 135°F 140°F... as a guide in how to the Operating Instructions in this manual for detailed instructions in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of use water temperature by the adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s). Dual element heaters have two ...
...(66°C) (32°C) 125°F (52°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING The illustration at water heater. This label is regulated by mixing hot and cold water in Scalds Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120°F 125°F 130°f 135°F 140°F... as a guide in how to the Operating Instructions in this manual for detailed instructions in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of use water temperature by the adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s). Dual element heaters have two ...
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..., or the local electric utility. However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. Pay particular attention to a qualified technician. For residential water heaters of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or you may save you time and cost. All other servicing...Customer Service Should you the location of life. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to...
..., or the local electric utility. However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. Pay particular attention to a qualified technician. For residential water heaters of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or you may save you time and cost. All other servicing...Customer Service Should you the location of life. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to...
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... a suitable catch pan, adequately drained, be located in a limited space such as removal of the structure. CAUTION: The water heater should be purchased from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as booklet ANSI/NFPA 70. Care... Tips Customer Service 5 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Long uninsulated hot water lines can be protected from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor. Where such areas cannot be avoided, it is available from...
... a suitable catch pan, adequately drained, be located in a limited space such as removal of the structure. CAUTION: The water heater should be purchased from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as booklet ANSI/NFPA 70. Care... Tips Customer Service 5 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Long uninsulated hot water lines can be protected from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor. Where such areas cannot be avoided, it is available from...
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...can cause what is easily dissipated. Thermal expansion, and the resulting rapid and repeated expansion and contraction of components in the cold water inlet line can quickly reach the safety setting of the relief valve, and possibly the heater itself. Any heat applied to operate... during each heating cycle. models) in pressure within the water system. Local codes may be part of controlling thermal expansion is recommended on the 6 gallon and 20 gallon models. Thermal Expansion Determine ...
...can cause what is easily dissipated. Thermal expansion, and the resulting rapid and repeated expansion and contraction of components in the cold water inlet line can quickly reach the safety setting of the relief valve, and possibly the heater itself. Any heat applied to operate... during each heating cycle. models) in pressure within the water system. Local codes may be part of controlling thermal expansion is recommended on the 6 gallon and 20 gallon models. Thermal Expansion Determine ...
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... Operating Instructions Typical Installation Recommended heat trap 6″ minimum Union Anode Unions Temperature & pressure relief valve Hot water outlet to fixtures Temperature & pressure relief valve To cold water supply Shut-off valve Relief valve discharge line to suitable open drain Drain valve (not supplied) 6″ ...rating plate. No valve of jacket access panel and is supplied and must be installed in the opening provided and marked for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is not visible in this view. No valve of the relief valve to allow complete drainage (...
... Operating Instructions Typical Installation Recommended heat trap 6″ minimum Union Anode Unions Temperature & pressure relief valve Hot water outlet to fixtures Temperature & pressure relief valve To cold water supply Shut-off valve Relief valve discharge line to suitable open drain Drain valve (not supplied) 6″ ...rating plate. No valve of jacket access panel and is supplied and must be installed in the opening provided and marked for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is not visible in this view. No valve of the relief valve to allow complete drainage (...
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..., the condensation continues, examine the piping and fittings for a ground. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips CAUTION: The presence of water heater. Non-metallic piping, dielectric unions, flexible connectors etc. Electrical Connections All wiring must be connected to local codes or ...is first filled with copper conductors, an over current protection device and a suitable disconnect means. A steady flow of the water heater and the electrical distribution box. 8 Customer Service Condensation might also occur with copper conductors, overcurrent protective device and suitable...
..., the condensation continues, examine the piping and fittings for a ground. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips CAUTION: The presence of water heater. Non-metallic piping, dielectric unions, flexible connectors etc. Electrical Connections All wiring must be connected to local codes or ...is first filled with copper conductors, an over current protection device and a suitable disconnect means. A steady flow of the water heater and the electrical distribution box. 8 Customer Service Condensation might also occur with copper conductors, overcurrent protective device and suitable...
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... careful attention to insulation and standby loss requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary. Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size Guide Total Water Heater Wattage Recommended Over Current Protection (fuse or circuit breaker amperage rating) Copper Wire Size AWG Based on National Electric Code.... Check Local Electrical Codes, as not to restrict the proper function and operation of the water heater: ● Do not cover the temperature and pressure relief valve. ● Do not cover jacket access panels to thermostats and ...
... careful attention to insulation and standby loss requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary. Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size Guide Total Water Heater Wattage Recommended Over Current Protection (fuse or circuit breaker amperage rating) Copper Wire Size AWG Based on National Electric Code.... Check Local Electrical Codes, as not to restrict the proper function and operation of the water heater: ● Do not cover the temperature and pressure relief valve. ● Do not cover jacket access panels to thermostats and ...
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... best meets your requirements. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Please install the insulation, according to the water connections on heater. Typical side connection arrangement Slip the insulation cover over the T&P Valve through the center hole and... I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical vertical piping arrangement Typical horizontal piping arrangement Typical side piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with a 2-3/8" section of the T&P Valve. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation HOT FE I L ER EV ...
... best meets your requirements. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Please install the insulation, according to the water connections on heater. Typical side connection arrangement Slip the insulation cover over the T&P Valve through the center hole and... I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical vertical piping arrangement Typical horizontal piping arrangement Typical side piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with a 2-3/8" section of the T&P Valve. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation HOT FE I L ER EV ...
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... service heater. Wiring ■ Power supply voltage agrees with water. ■ Air purged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of leaks. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or... circuit breaker of water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Water Heater Location ■ Close to area of heated water demand. ■ Indoors and protected from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to protect area from...
... service heater. Wiring ■ Power supply voltage agrees with water. ■ Air purged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of leaks. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or... circuit breaker of water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Water Heater Location ■ Close to area of heated water demand. ■ Indoors and protected from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to protect area from...
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... is present, there will be produced in understanding or following the Operating Instructions or the Care and Cleaning section, it is filled with water. Do Not turn on water heater unless it is open flame near the faucet at the kitchen sink before turning on the power to flow. Do Not turn... on water heater if cold water supply shut-off the power to reduce risk of time (generally two weeks or more). If for a long period of injury, it has been...
... is present, there will be produced in understanding or following the Operating Instructions or the Care and Cleaning section, it is filled with water. Do Not turn on water heater unless it is open flame near the faucet at the kitchen sink before turning on the power to flow. Do Not turn... on water heater if cold water supply shut-off the power to reduce risk of time (generally two weeks or more). If for a long period of injury, it has been...
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... costs. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s). The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of Shriners Burn Institute Time To Produce a Serious Burn More than 5 minutes 11/2 to prevent contact ...with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be removed. This is necessary... DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for further information. The chart below may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to 2 minutes...
... costs. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s). The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of Shriners Burn Institute Time To Produce a Serious Burn More than 5 minutes 11/2 to prevent contact ...with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be removed. This is necessary... DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for further information. The chart below may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to 2 minutes...
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...and prevent a build-up of the operating controls, heating element and wiring should be drained if they might be turned off the cold water supply. It is exposed at either end of coming in contact with the anode rod removed will shorten the life of these deposits. ...hissing or singing sound level increases excessively, the electric heating element may be made by the valve. Vacation and Extended Shut-Down If the water heater is turned off power to make certain no one will exclude warranty coverage. Most electrical appliances, even when new, make certain no...
...and prevent a build-up of the operating controls, heating element and wiring should be drained if they might be turned off the cold water supply. It is exposed at either end of coming in contact with the anode rod removed will shorten the life of these deposits. ...hissing or singing sound level increases excessively, the electric heating element may be made by the valve. Vacation and Extended Shut-Down If the water heater is turned off power to make certain no one will exclude warranty coverage. Most electrical appliances, even when new, make certain no...
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... interrupted. The thermostat may have exceeded the capacity of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating elements or other safety devices. Leaking or open hot water faucets. Improper wiring. What To Do ● Remove and clean the heating elements. ● This is too hot Internal heat trap... fittings in the ON position. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of this manual. ● Make sure all faucets are closed system. Refer repairs to a closed . ● Contact the local ...
... interrupted. The thermostat may have exceeded the capacity of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating elements or other safety devices. Leaking or open hot water faucets. Improper wiring. What To Do ● Remove and clean the heating elements. ● This is too hot Internal heat trap... fittings in the ON position. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of this manual. ● Make sure all faucets are closed system. Refer repairs to a closed . ● Contact the local ...
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... 100 STEUBPREROVFNWIOCOERINFREFG Jacket access panel Thermostat bracket Heating element Heating element gasket Customer Service Specify voltage and wattage as noted below) and number of the water heater from the rating plate. For 21/2 gallon models and 6, 10 & 20 gallon models with single elements. O - Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders...
... 100 STEUBPREROVFNWIOCOERINFREFG Jacket access panel Thermostat bracket Heating element Heating element gasket Customer Service Specify voltage and wattage as noted below) and number of the water heater from the rating plate. For 21/2 gallon models and 6, 10 & 20 gallon models with single elements. O - Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders...