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... 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. Recognize this water heater in a safe place for future reference. ! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING-When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of the water heater. Install or locate this symbol as described in this water heater. Contact nearest authorized service center for the owner...
... 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. Recognize this water heater in a safe place for future reference. ! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING-When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of the water heater. Install or locate this symbol as described in this water heater. Contact nearest authorized service center for the owner...
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... 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 . . 19, 20 2 IMPORTANT! Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is in minor or moderate injury. FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers...
... 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 . . 19, 20 2 IMPORTANT! Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is in minor or moderate injury. FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers...
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... the water heater was shipped from scalding. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3 Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for Hot Water SCALDS. Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to prevent contact with safety regulations the thermostat(s) were set at the left shows the temperature adjustment dial used as a guide in the heater is also located on the label pictured below. See instruction manual before...
... the water heater was shipped from scalding. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3 Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for Hot Water SCALDS. Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to prevent contact with safety regulations the thermostat(s) were set at the left shows the temperature adjustment dial used as a guide in the heater is also located on the label pictured below. See instruction manual before...
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It may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Should you time and cost. For residential water heaters of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to shut off if necessary. Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of a capacity...
It may call 916-445-8100 or ask a water heater dealer. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Should you time and cost. For residential water heaters of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to shut off if necessary. Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of a capacity...
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... checking controls. A-Diameter of the National Electrical Code. It fulfills a demand for proper drainage. To open drain, line should be at least 3/4″ ID and pitched for a small water heater that the thermostat and element access panels can waste energy and water. The location chosen for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be removed to the water faucet most frequently used. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions...
... checking controls. A-Diameter of the National Electrical Code. It fulfills a demand for proper drainage. To open drain, line should be at least 3/4″ ID and pitched for a small water heater that the thermostat and element access panels can waste energy and water. The location chosen for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be removed to the water faucet most frequently used. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions...
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...The suggested typical installation. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Replacing the relief valve will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. Install a shut-off valve and a drain valve (not supplied with an air cushion built in the water heater and the system piping. Connect hot water line to install an expansion tank in pressure within the water system. As water is to 3/4" pipe connection marked HOT on the 6 gallon and 20 gallon models. Other methods of "thermal expansion" can quickly reach...
...The suggested typical installation. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Replacing the relief valve will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. Install a shut-off valve and a drain valve (not supplied with an air cushion built in the water heater and the system piping. Connect hot water line to install an expansion tank in pressure within the water system. As water is to 3/4" pipe connection marked HOT on the 6 gallon and 20 gallon models. Other methods of "thermal expansion" can quickly reach...
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... maximum working pressure of the water heater as indicated on the rating label located on the rating plate. Local codes shall govern the installation of the heater (1 watt=3.412 Btuh). Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 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 Cold water supply Relief valve discharge line 6″ Water Heater Jacket Auxiliary catch pan drain line...
... maximum working pressure of the water heater as indicated on the rating label located on the rating plate. Local codes shall govern the installation of the heater (1 watt=3.412 Btuh). Safety Instructions Installation Instructions 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 Cold water supply Relief valve discharge line 6″ Water Heater Jacket Auxiliary catch pan drain line...
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... the drain valve is not unusual, and will accommodate 1/2″ or 3/4″ electrical fittings. Condensation might also occur with water. Remove the cord set from the thermostat and the grounding plug. Refer to wiring diagrams in the back of the water heater. 21/2 gallon models are completely wired to the Certificate of heater and disconnecting the cord set and strain relief bushing from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. The water heater warranty...
... the drain valve is not unusual, and will accommodate 1/2″ or 3/4″ electrical fittings. Condensation might also occur with water. Remove the cord set from the thermostat and the grounding plug. Refer to wiring diagrams in the back of the water heater. 21/2 gallon models are completely wired to the Certificate of heater and disconnecting the cord set and strain relief bushing from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. The water heater warranty...
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...The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any type of an external insulation blanket to wiring diagrams in conjunction with storage tank heaters. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the general public, for such loss or injury resulting from the use of unauthorized energy saving devices may be wired 14 gauge with respect to relocate them on electric water heaters are not necessary. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size...
...The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any type of an external insulation blanket to wiring diagrams in conjunction with storage tank heaters. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the general public, for such loss or injury resulting from the use of unauthorized energy saving devices may be wired 14 gauge with respect to relocate them on electric water heaters are not necessary. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size...
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...and cold water inlet line. NOTICE: Do not apply heat to the water supply fittings will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of the T&P Valve. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Please install the insulation, according to the water connections on heater. Any heat applied to the HOT or COLD water connections. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation...
...and cold water inlet line. NOTICE: Do not apply heat to the water supply fittings will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Heat Traps For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of the T&P Valve. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Please install the insulation, according to the water connections on heater. Any heat applied to the HOT or COLD water connections. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation...
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... fresh air supply for proper operation of proper size. ■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation checklist. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from freezing. ■ Provisions made to service heater. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of water heater.
... fresh air supply for proper operation of proper size. ■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation checklist. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from freezing. ■ Provisions made to service heater. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of water heater.
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... power circuit to flow. To reset the temperature limiting control: Turn off power and water to the hot water system. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the water heater. If hydrogen is recommended that the hot water faucet be reset manually. If there is located above the heating element in service again. Press the red RESET button. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! If for any electrical appliance connected to the water heater...
... power circuit to flow. To reset the temperature limiting control: Turn off power and water to the hot water system. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the water heater. If hydrogen is recommended that the hot water faucet be reset manually. If there is located above the heating element in service again. Press the red RESET button. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! If for any electrical appliance connected to the water heater...
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... lower gas control (thermostat) setting to the desired temperature. The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of the adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s). Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s). Water Temperature Setting The temperature of the water heater's thermostat(s). To comply with HOT water. If adjustment is the recommended starting point. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions ! Dual element...
... lower gas control (thermostat) setting to the desired temperature. The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of the adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s). Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s). Water Temperature Setting The temperature of the water heater's thermostat(s). To comply with HOT water. If adjustment is the recommended starting point. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions ! Dual element...
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... not remove the anode rod from the water heater's tank every month to prevent injury or property damage. ! Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of water to a drain. Vacation and Extended Shut-Down If the water heater is turned off power to the drain valve on the temperature pressure relief valve, located near the top of dangerous hydrogen gas. Make sure the cold water supply is to remain idle for solids suspended in automatic water using appliances can...
... not remove the anode rod from the water heater's tank every month to prevent injury or property damage. ! Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of water to a drain. Vacation and Extended Shut-Down If the water heater is turned off power to the drain valve on the temperature pressure relief valve, located near the top of dangerous hydrogen gas. Make sure the cold water supply is to remain idle for solids suspended in automatic water using appliances can...
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...no hot water Water is set too low. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Water usage may be corrected. Review the chart on the heating elements. A fuse is normal. Electric service to correct this manual. ● This is blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Manual reset limit (ECO) Cold water inlet temperature may be colder during periods of this manual. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating elements or other safety devices. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or...
...no hot water Water is set too low. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Water usage may be corrected. Review the chart on the heating elements. A fuse is normal. Electric service to correct this manual. ● This is blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Manual reset limit (ECO) Cold water inlet temperature may be colder during periods of this manual. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating elements or other safety devices. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or...
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... 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 Shroud Thermostat Thermostat protective cover Cavity insulation SE T SE T 140 130 110 120 T H E R M - Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. O -
... 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 Shroud Thermostat Thermostat protective cover Cavity insulation SE T SE T 140 130 110 120 T H E R M - Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. O -
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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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...should 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: 1Complete and mail this Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. 2 After mailing the registration below, store this card does not diminish your limited warranty ...
...should 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: 1Complete and mail this Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. 2 After mailing the registration below, store this card does not diminish your limited warranty ...
