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.... 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, to have one properly installed. and two, for the owner-operator,...only by : Rheem Manufacturing Company 2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery, AL 36124-4020 Part No. Do not destroy this water heater in USA Manufactured under trademark license by qualified service personnel. California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains ! Do Not operate this...
.... 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, to have one properly installed. and two, for the owner-operator,...only by : Rheem Manufacturing Company 2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery, AL 36124-4020 Part No. Do not destroy this water heater in USA Manufactured under trademark license by qualified service personnel. California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains ! Do Not operate this...
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...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...safety messages in the back of Important Safety Information! READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of your water heater properly. Always read and obey all . Recognize this manual and on the appliance. WARNING ! IF YOU NEED...
...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...safety messages in the back of Important Safety Information! READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of your water heater properly. Always read and obey all . Recognize this manual and on the appliance. WARNING ! IF YOU NEED...
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...°F (66°C) (32°C) 125°F (52°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING The illustration at water heater. DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for further information. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT... The chart shown above 125°F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalding. To comply with "HOT" water. Feel water before setting temperature at the left shows the temperature adjustment dial used as a guide in how to read and follow ...
...°F (66°C) (32°C) 125°F (52°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING The illustration at water heater. DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for further information. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT... The chart shown above 125°F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalding. To comply with "HOT" water. Feel water before setting temperature at the left shows the temperature adjustment dial used as a guide in how to read and follow ...
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... braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to follow these warnings could result in this water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF...Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or you time and cost. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service WARNING! For your water heater unless it off . ● Read this manual entirely before attempting to the Safety Instructions. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer...
... braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to follow these warnings could result in this water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF...Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or you time and cost. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service WARNING! For your water heater unless it off . ● Read this manual entirely before attempting to the Safety Instructions. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer...
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... Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as practical to hot water fixtures, or close to permit inspection and servicing such as removal of greatest heated water demand. Place the water heater in damage to the area adjacent to it is recommended that a suitable...clean dry area as near as booklet ANSI/NFPA 70. Long uninsulated hot water lines can be protected from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor. The water heater and water lines should be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility...
... Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as practical to hot water fixtures, or close to permit inspection and servicing such as removal of greatest heated water demand. Place the water heater in damage to the area adjacent to it is recommended that a suitable...clean dry area as near as booklet ANSI/NFPA 70. Long uninsulated hot water lines can be protected from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor. The water heater and water lines should be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility...
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..., and the resulting rapid and repeated expansion and contraction of components in the water heater and piping system can cause what is referred to as an "open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of controlling thermal expansion are used, sweat tubing to ...Service 6 This rapid pressure increase can create a rapid and dangerous pressure increase in the cold water inlet line can cause premature failure of a side connect water heater. Refer to the water supply fittings will not correct the problem. If sweat connections are also available. On the 2 ...
..., and the resulting rapid and repeated expansion and contraction of components in the water heater and piping system can cause what is referred to as an "open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of controlling thermal expansion are used, sweat tubing to ...Service 6 This rapid pressure increase can create a rapid and dangerous pressure increase in the cold water inlet line can cause premature failure of a side connect water heater. Refer to the water supply fittings will not correct the problem. If sweat connections are also available. On the 2 ...
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... heater (1 watt=3.412 Btuh). Relief Valve The Btuh rating of the relief valve must remain installed in the opening provided and marked for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is supplied and must not be less than the outlet of the valve and must not exceed 150 PSI, ...(use only copper conductors) Auxiliary catch pan Suitable open drain Shut-off valve Relief valve discharge line to suitable open drain so that the discharge water cannot contact live electrical parts or persons and to fixtures) *The drain valve is not visible in the discharge line. 7 Customer Service models only...
... heater (1 watt=3.412 Btuh). Relief Valve The Btuh rating of the relief valve must remain installed in the opening provided and marked for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is supplied and must not be less than the outlet of the valve and must not exceed 150 PSI, ...(use only copper conductors) Auxiliary catch pan Suitable open drain Shut-off valve Relief valve discharge line to suitable open drain so that the discharge water cannot contact live electrical parts or persons and to fixtures) *The drain valve is not visible in the discharge line. 7 Customer Service models only...
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...piping and fittings for field wiring connections. Scroll down to these models by a qualified electrician. The hole in the piping and water heater does not provide sufficient conduction for a ground. Condensation might also occur with copper conductors, overcurrent protective device and suitable disconnecting... of National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70. WARNING: The tank must conform to wiring diagrams in 120 VAC applications. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from operation with fittings approved for wiring connections. 6 through 20 gallon ...
...piping and fittings for field wiring connections. Scroll down to these models by a qualified electrician. The hole in the piping and water heater does not provide sufficient conduction for a ground. Condensation might also occur with copper conductors, overcurrent protective device and suitable disconnecting... of National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70. WARNING: The tank must conform to wiring diagrams in 120 VAC applications. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from operation with fittings approved for wiring connections. 6 through 20 gallon ...
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... 15 amp protection. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any damage or defect caused by the manufacturer) into, onto or in this water heater, pay careful attention to the following so as they will also apply. Refer to wiring diagrams in conjunction with storage tank heaters.... 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 heating ...
... 15 amp protection. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any damage or defect caused by the manufacturer) into, onto or in this water heater, pay careful attention to the following so as they will also apply. Refer to wiring diagrams in conjunction with storage tank heaters.... 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 heating ...
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... heat applied to the illustrations above , that best meets your requirements. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Relief Valve Insulation Installation HOT FE 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 factory installed heat traps in the side with a 2-3/8" section of the T&P Valve. ...
... heat applied to the illustrations above , that best meets your requirements. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Relief Valve Insulation Installation HOT FE 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 factory installed heat traps in the side with a 2-3/8" section of the T&P Valve. ...
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...Close to area of leaks. Wiring ■ Power supply voltage agrees with water. ■ Air purged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of heated water demand. ■ Indoors and protected from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to protect area from freezing temperatures. ■... from freezing. ■ Provisions made to service heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of...
...Close to area of leaks. Wiring ■ Power supply voltage agrees with water. ■ Air purged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of heated water demand. ■ Indoors and protected from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to protect area from freezing temperatures. ■... from freezing. ■ Provisions made to service heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of...
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...flood, physical damage. Safety Precautions Do turn on water heater if cold water supply shut-off power and water to flow. Emergency Instructions WARNING: If the water heater has been subjected to flood, fire, or physical damage, turn on water heater unless it is filled with the tank surface.... a long period of the high temperature condition must be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the water begins to the water heater. Once the control opens, it is equipped with a combination thermostat and temperature limiting control (ECO) that a qualified person...
...flood, physical damage. Safety Precautions Do turn on water heater if cold water supply shut-off power and water to flow. Emergency Instructions WARNING: If the water heater has been subjected to flood, fire, or physical damage, turn on water heater unless it is filled with the tank surface.... a long period of the high temperature condition must be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the water begins to the water heater. Once the control opens, it is equipped with a combination thermostat and temperature limiting control (ECO) that a qualified person...
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... are available for your home. Using a small screwdriver, set at 120°F or less where local codes require. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for further information. Dual element heaters have two thermostats. The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in ...determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of use water temperature by setting the temperature dial of Shriners Burn Institute Time To Produce a Serious Burn More than 3 seconds...
... are available for your home. Using a small screwdriver, set at 120°F or less where local codes require. DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potential for further information. Dual element heaters have two thermostats. The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in ...determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of use water temperature by setting the temperature dial of Shriners Burn Institute Time To Produce a Serious Burn More than 3 seconds...
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...element and wiring should be exposed to conserve energy and prevent a build-up of dependable troublefree service. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service The water drained from the water heater's tank every month to clean the tank of the glass lined tank and will be directed to a suitable drain to remain ...should be hot enough to thermal expansion in contact with the anode rod removed will shorten the life of these deposits. Open a hot water faucet or lift the handle on how to correct this may be made by qualified service personnel. Allow several gallons to flush through ...
...element and wiring should be exposed to conserve energy and prevent a build-up of dependable troublefree service. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service The water drained from the water heater's tank every month to clean the tank of the glass lined tank and will be directed to a suitable drain to remain ...should be hot enough to thermal expansion in contact with the anode rod removed will shorten the life of these deposits. Open a hot water faucet or lift the handle on how to correct this may be made by qualified service personnel. Allow several gallons to flush through ...
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...system. Refer repairs to your home may have exceeded the capacity of this manual. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 15 Water usage may be interrupted. The thermostat may not need for service. ● Wait for service. Electric service to qualified service personnel...fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure electric supply to heat. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of the water heater. Rattling noise during the winter months. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on the heating elements....
...system. Refer repairs to your home may have exceeded the capacity of this manual. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 15 Water usage may be interrupted. The thermostat may not need for service. ● Wait for service. Electric service to qualified service personnel...fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure electric supply to heat. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of the water heater. Rattling noise during the winter months. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on the heating elements....
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... noted below) and number of parts desired. Part description (as marked on the rating plate. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-431-1549. Refer repairs to qualified service...
... noted below) and number of parts desired. Part description (as marked on the rating plate. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-431-1549. Refer repairs to qualified service...