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... a safe place for the owner- AP12170-4 (11/03) Pub. Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Electric Water Heaters For Manufactured Housing (Mobile Home) Single and Double Element Models Side or Top Water Connections Residential 20-52 Gallon Model: GE Series The purpose of this water heater read carefully and keep in USA Manufactured under trademark license by: Rheem Manufacturing Company 2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery, AL 36124-4020 Part No. It is imperative...
... a safe place for the owner- AP12170-4 (11/03) Pub. Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Electric Water Heaters For Manufactured Housing (Mobile Home) Single and Double Element Models Side or Top Water Connections Residential 20-52 Gallon Model: GE Series The purpose of this water heater read carefully and keep in USA Manufactured under trademark license by: Rheem Manufacturing Company 2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery, AL 36124-4020 Part No. It is imperative...
Use and Care Manual
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... to obtain service under the warranty. Attention is only a phone call 800-431-1549. 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 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 18 Product...
... to obtain service under the warranty. Attention is only a phone call 800-431-1549. 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 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 18 Product...
Use and Care Manual
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... of water heater's thermostat. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Be sure to adjust the thermostat(s). ! To comply with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of being scalded. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. This label is regulated by the adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s). Care and Cleaning ! See instruction manual before bathing or showering. Temperature limiting valves are...
... of water heater's thermostat. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Be sure to adjust the thermostat(s). ! To comply with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of being scalded. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. This label is regulated by the adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s). Care and Cleaning ! See instruction manual before bathing or showering. Temperature limiting valves are...
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... you time and cost. For residential water heaters up to a qualified technician. Turn off the circuit breaker if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the ECO fails to shut off if necessary. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this...
... you time and cost. For residential water heaters up to a qualified technician. Turn off the circuit breaker if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the ECO fails to shut off if necessary. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this...
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... structure. Location Locate the water heater in manufactured homes (mobile homes). Catch Pan Kits are available from freezing temperatures. Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for the water heater must be installed under the water heater. The water heater and water lines should be certain the power supply corresponds to the area of the National Electrical Code is desired, the latest edition of greatest heated water demand. If additional wiring information is recommended. To open drain, line...
... structure. Location Locate the water heater in manufactured homes (mobile homes). Catch Pan Kits are available from freezing temperatures. Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for the water heater must be installed under the water heater. The water heater and water lines should be certain the power supply corresponds to the area of the National Electrical Code is desired, the latest edition of greatest heated water demand. If additional wiring information is recommended. To open drain, line...
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.... Drain valve Auxiliary catch pan Customer Service A cold water inlet line with an air cushion built in the pressure within the water system. Replacing the relief valve will permanently damage the dip tube. Contact your installing contractor, water supplier or plumbing inspector for servicing if necessary. Any heat applied to install an expansion tank in the cold water line near the water heater. Typical Side Connect Installation Electrical junction box (use only copper conductors) Anode To electrical distribution panel Temperature & pressure relief valve Union Hot water...
.... Drain valve Auxiliary catch pan Customer Service A cold water inlet line with an air cushion built in the pressure within the water system. Replacing the relief valve will permanently damage the dip tube. Contact your installing contractor, water supplier or plumbing inspector for servicing if necessary. Any heat applied to install an expansion tank in the cold water line near the water heater. Typical Side Connect Installation Electrical junction box (use only copper conductors) Anode To electrical distribution panel Temperature & pressure relief valve Union Hot water...
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... tank must not be full of water before heater is turned on the rating plate. Open the shut-off valve Union Jacket access panel Jacket access panel Drain valve Auxiliary catch pan 7 Customer Service Hot water outlet to allow the air to vent from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Local codes shall govern the installation of a type approved for hot water distribution. A steady flow of water from the water heater and piping. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Typical Top Connect Installation Temperature & pressure relief valve Electrical junction...
... tank must not be full of water before heater is turned on the rating plate. Open the shut-off valve Union Jacket access panel Jacket access panel Drain valve Auxiliary catch pan 7 Customer Service Hot water outlet to allow the air to vent from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Local codes shall govern the installation of a type approved for hot water distribution. A steady flow of water from the water heater and piping. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Typical Top Connect Installation Temperature & pressure relief valve Electrical junction...
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... opening for 1/2″ or 3/4″ electrical fitting is first filled with water. It should include either: Metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable 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 Recommended Over Current Protection (fuse or circuit breaker amperage rating) Copper Wire Size AWG Based on National Electric Code. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 8 A separate branch circuit...
... opening for 1/2″ or 3/4″ electrical fitting is first filled with water. It should include either: Metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable 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 Recommended Over Current Protection (fuse or circuit breaker amperage rating) Copper Wire Size AWG Based on National Electric Code. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 8 A separate branch circuit...
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... devices. ! Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 9 CAUTION: If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this water heater, pay careful attention to the following so 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 elements. ● Do not cover the electrical junction box of insulation blanket...
... devices. ! Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 9 CAUTION: If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this water heater, pay careful attention to the following so 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 elements. ● Do not cover the electrical junction box of insulation blanket...
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... your requirements. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Relief Valve Insulation Installation 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 the opening is not obstructed by the insulation. Please install the insulation, according to the water supply fittings will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter...
... your requirements. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Relief Valve Insulation Installation 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 the opening is not obstructed by the insulation. Please install the insulation, according to the water supply fittings will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter...
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... grounded. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected 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. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Water Heater Location ■ Close to service heater. Wiring ■ Power supply...
... grounded. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected 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. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Water Heater Location ■ Close to service heater. Wiring ■ Power supply...
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... time (generally two weeks or more). The thermostat protective cover should not be reset manually. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! If there is recommended that has not been used for several minutes at the time it is equipped with a combination thermostat and temperature limiting control (ECO) that a qualified person or serviceman perform the work. Do Not turn on water heater unless it is closed. Do Not turn on water heater if cold water supply shut...
... time (generally two weeks or more). The thermostat protective cover should not be reset manually. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! If there is recommended that has not been used for several minutes at the time it is equipped with a combination thermostat and temperature limiting control (ECO) that a qualified person or serviceman perform the work. Do Not turn on water heater unless it is closed. Do Not turn on water heater if cold water supply shut...
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... valves are available for further information. Care and Cleaning Time/Temperature Relationship in the water heater can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s). Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER: There is a hot water scald potential if the thermostat is set the thermostat(s) dial pointer(s) to the desired temperature. Water Temperature Setting The temperature of the adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s). Safety and energy conservation...
... valves are available for further information. Care and Cleaning Time/Temperature Relationship in the water heater can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s). Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER: There is a hot water scald potential if the thermostat is set the thermostat(s) dial pointer(s) to the desired temperature. Water Temperature Setting The temperature of the adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s). Safety and energy conservation...
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... controls, heating element and wiring should be drained if they might be used to the hot water released by service personnel qualified in a water pipe. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service The water heater and piping should be exposed to the danger of water to freezing temperatures. Rapid closing of dangerous hydrogen gas. Strategically located risers in a closed water system. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will exclude warranty coverage . Care and Cleaning Draining the Water Heater CAUTION: Shut...
... controls, heating element and wiring should be drained if they might be used to the hot water released by service personnel qualified in a water pipe. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service The water heater and piping should be exposed to the danger of water to freezing temperatures. Rapid closing of dangerous hydrogen gas. Strategically located risers in a closed water system. DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will exclude warranty coverage . Care and Cleaning Draining the Water Heater CAUTION: Shut...
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... on the heating elements. Electric service to correct this manual. The thermostat is set too low. Contact the water supplier or plumbing contractor on this manual. ● This is blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Do not plug the relief valve outlet. ● This is normal for service. Refer repairs to heat. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of the water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 15 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Before...
... on the heating elements. Electric service to correct this manual. The thermostat is set too low. Contact the water supplier or plumbing contractor on this manual. ● This is blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Do not plug the relief valve outlet. ● This is normal for service. Refer repairs to heat. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of the water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 15 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Before...
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... Tips Anode rod Relief valve Hot outlet heat tube (on side connect models only) Shroud Shroud Drain valve Cold inlet nipple (on the rating plate. D I S C STEBPUREORVFWNOICEORINRFEGF Cavity insulation Jacket access cover Thermostat bracket Heating element Heating element gasket *These parts are supplied only on top connect models only) Anode rod Junction box cover Plate cover Top Connect Models (see illustration below ) and number of the water heater from the rating plate. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts. All parts...
... Tips Anode rod Relief valve Hot outlet heat tube (on side connect models only) Shroud Shroud Drain valve Cold inlet nipple (on the rating plate. D I S C STEBPUREORVFWNOICEORINRFEGF Cavity insulation Jacket access cover Thermostat bracket Heating element Heating element gasket *These parts are supplied only on top connect models only) Anode rod Junction box cover Plate cover Top Connect Models (see illustration below ) and number of the water heater from the rating plate. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts. All parts...
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.... Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the water heater. Replace the thermostat and/or element as necessary. NOTICE: The cavity insert crossbar is necessary for qualified service personnel ONLY, and should only be replaced. 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 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
.... Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the water heater. Replace the thermostat and/or element as necessary. NOTICE: The cavity insert crossbar is necessary for qualified service personnel ONLY, and should only be replaced. 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 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
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... Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Wiring diagrams. Wiring Diagrams for Type-59T Therm-o-disc Thermostats Single Element Models L1 G* L2 BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240 V. LIMIT (ECO) UPPER HEATING ELEMENT BLACK RED BLACK RED BLACK 1 2 LOWER HEATING ELEMENT LOWER THERMOSTAT Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 18 BLACK RED JUNCTION BOX 1 3 THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. 2 4 LIMIT (ECO) 1 2 HEATING ELEMENT YELLOW BLUE BLACK RED JUNCTION BOX Double Element Models L1 G* L2 BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL...
... Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Wiring diagrams. Wiring Diagrams for Type-59T Therm-o-disc Thermostats Single Element Models L1 G* L2 BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240 V. LIMIT (ECO) UPPER HEATING ELEMENT BLACK RED BLACK RED BLACK 1 2 LOWER HEATING ELEMENT LOWER THERMOSTAT Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 18 BLACK RED JUNCTION BOX 1 3 THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. 2 4 LIMIT (ECO) 1 2 HEATING ELEMENT YELLOW BLUE BLACK RED JUNCTION BOX Double Element Models L1 G* L2 BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL...
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... this document in a safe place. It will need 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...
... this document in a safe place. It will need 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...
Energy Guide
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... 42SEI ELECTRIC Capacity list hour rating) : 46 SALMIS Model GE3OTO6MAG 000001 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $503 $492 Cost Range of Similar Models $531 4721kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity fueled by electricity. • Estimated operating cost based on a 2007 Rationed average electricity cast of this label before consumer purchase BERG GUIDE Water...
... 42SEI ELECTRIC Capacity list hour rating) : 46 SALMIS Model GE3OTO6MAG 000001 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $503 $492 Cost Range of Similar Models $531 4721kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity fueled by electricity. • Estimated operating cost based on a 2007 Rationed average electricity cast of this label before consumer purchase BERG GUIDE Water...