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...(11/03) Pub. Please read the instructions carefully so that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this water heater read carefully and keep in USA Manufactured under trademark license by: Rheem Manufacturing Company 2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery, AL .... ! 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 manual is imperative that they may understand how...
...(11/03) Pub. Please read the instructions carefully so that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this water heater read carefully and keep in USA Manufactured under trademark license by: Rheem Manufacturing Company 2600 Gunter Park Drive East, Montgomery, AL .... ! 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 manual is imperative that they may understand how...
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...for service at all safety messages. Recognize this manual and on the appliance. All safety messages will find them on a label on your water heater. CAUTION Notice: An imminently hazardous situation that can relax knowing help is called to obtain service under the warranty. Staple sales slip or ...or damage to call 800-431-1549. Proof of your appliance. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you and others are many helpful hints on your water heater properly. Just a little preventive care on how to common problems in this symbol ! You'll find many answers to use and maintain ...
...for service at all safety messages. Recognize this manual and on the appliance. All safety messages will find them on a label on your water heater. CAUTION Notice: An imminently hazardous situation that can relax knowing help is called to obtain service under the warranty. Staple sales slip or ...or damage to call 800-431-1549. Proof of your appliance. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you and others are many helpful hints on your water heater properly. Just a little preventive care on how to common problems in this symbol ! You'll find many answers to use and maintain ...
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...125°F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalding. Children, disabled and elderly are at 120°F before the water heater was shipped from the factory. See instruction manual before bathing or showering. Reset button Thermostat dial pointer Thermostat protective cover TR ...ESE TR 150°F 90°F 125°F TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING The illustration at water heater. WARNING! Refer to read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. Care and Cleaning ! This label is regulated by mixing hot ...
...125°F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalding. Children, disabled and elderly are at 120°F before the water heater was shipped from the factory. See instruction manual before bathing or showering. Reset button Thermostat dial pointer Thermostat protective cover TR ...ESE TR 150°F 90°F 125°F TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING The illustration at water heater. WARNING! Refer to read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. Care and Cleaning ! This label is regulated by mixing hot ...
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...52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your water heater unless it off . ● Read this manual entirely before attempting to install or operate this manual must be referred to shut off if ... or if the ECO fails to a qualified technician. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of...
...52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your water heater unless it off . ● Read this manual entirely before attempting to install or operate this manual must be referred to shut off if ... or if the ECO fails to a qualified technician. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of...
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... cannot be protected from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. If additional wiring information is desired, the latest edition of water heater plus 2″ min. Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for proper drainage. The water heater and water lines should be certain the power supply...
... cannot be protected from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. If additional wiring information is desired, the latest edition of water heater plus 2″ min. Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for proper drainage. The water heater and water lines should be certain the power supply...
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...sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to install an expansion tank in the water heater and system piping. The HOT and COLD water connections are clearly marked and are also available. Typical Side Connect Installation Electrical junction box (use only...eliminating the repeated operation of controlling thermal expansion are 3/4″ NPT on heater. It may have been installed in that the water heater may be easily disconnected for servicing if necessary. As water is heated, it to the illustration below for addition information regarding this ...
...sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to install an expansion tank in the water heater and system piping. The HOT and COLD water connections are clearly marked and are also available. Typical Side Connect Installation Electrical junction box (use only...eliminating the repeated operation of controlling thermal expansion are 3/4″ NPT on heater. It may have been installed in that the water heater may be easily disconnected for servicing if necessary. As water is heated, it to the illustration below for addition information regarding this ...
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...to fixtures Relief valve discharge line. Piping used should be less than the outlet of the valve and must not be protected from the water heater and piping. The end of the discharge line should not be threaded or concealed and should be installed between the relief valve and the ... to under side of home. No valve of any type should be no smaller than the input rating of the water heater as marked on the rating plate. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with an empty...
...to fixtures Relief valve discharge line. Piping used should be less than the outlet of the valve and must not be protected from the water heater and piping. The end of the discharge line should not be threaded or concealed and should be installed between the relief valve and the ... to under side of home. No valve of any type should be no smaller than the input rating of the water heater as marked on the rating plate. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with an empty...
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... and installed with 15 amp protection. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 8 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 this manual for a ground... the junction box inside jacket at www.rheem.com under "Library," scroll down to wiring diagrams in the piping and water heater does not provide sufficient conduction for field wiring connections. It should include either: Metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable approved ...
... and installed with 15 amp protection. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 8 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 this manual for a ground... the junction box inside jacket at www.rheem.com under "Library," scroll down to wiring diagrams in the piping and water heater does not provide sufficient conduction for field wiring connections. It should include either: Metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable approved ...
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...● Do not cover the electrical junction box of insulation blanket. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to relocate them on electric water heaters are not necessary. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD HOT FE I L ER EV ...the insulation, according to insulation and standby loss requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with the water heater. Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the general public, for such loss or injury ...
...● Do not cover the electrical junction box of insulation blanket. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to relocate them on electric water heaters are not necessary. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD HOT FE I L ER EV ...the insulation, according to insulation and standby loss requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with the water heater. Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the general public, for such loss or injury ...
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...Typical top connection arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the opening is not obstructed by the insulation. Any heat applied to the water connections on heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Operating... Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory...
...Typical top connection arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the opening is not obstructed by the insulation. Any heat applied to the water connections on heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Operating... Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory...
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... size. ■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. 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 water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation checklist. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve...
... size. ■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. 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 water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation checklist. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve...
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...EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! Do not smoke or use an open . Do Not turn on water heater if cold water supply shut-off the power to the water heater. Do Not turn on the power to the water heater. To reset the temperature limiting control: Turn off valve is located above the heating... should not be reset manually. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 12 Press the red RESET button. Safety Controls The water heater is filled with a combination thermostat and temperature limiting control (ECO) that has not been used for any electrical appliance connected ...
...EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! Do not smoke or use an open . Do Not turn on water heater if cold water supply shut-off the power to the water heater. Do Not turn on the power to the water heater. To reset the temperature limiting control: Turn off valve is located above the heating... should not be reset manually. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 12 Press the red RESET button. Safety Controls The water heater is filled with a combination thermostat and temperature limiting control (ECO) that has not been used for any electrical appliance connected ...
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...be removed. The thermostat protective cover(s) should not be regulated by mixing hot and cold water in this manual and on the label on the power to the water heater. Water Temperature Setting The temperature of the adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel... is necessary... Safety and energy conservation are factory set the thermostat(s) dial pointer(s) to be used as a guide in the water heater can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Care and Cleaning Time/Temperature Relationship in energy and operating costs. The chart below...
...be removed. The thermostat protective cover(s) should not be regulated by mixing hot and cold water in this manual and on the label on the power to the water heater. Water Temperature Setting The temperature of the adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel... is necessary... Safety and energy conservation are factory set the thermostat(s) dial pointer(s) to be used as a guide in the water heater can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Care and Cleaning Time/Temperature Relationship in energy and operating costs. The chart below...
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...present a scald hazard and should be released into a suitable drain to prevent injury or property damage. After a long shut-down period, the water heater's operation and controls should be directed to a suitable drain to prevent injury or damage. NOTICE: If the temperature and pressure relief valve on ...how to the Hydrogen Gas Caution in electric appliance repair. Contact the water supplier or your water heater will shorten the life of coming in contact with the anode rod removed will provide years of faucets or solenoid valves in...
...present a scald hazard and should be released into a suitable drain to prevent injury or property damage. After a long shut-down period, the water heater's operation and controls should be directed to a suitable drain to prevent injury or damage. NOTICE: If the temperature and pressure relief valve on ...how to the Hydrogen Gas Caution in electric appliance repair. Contact the water supplier or your water heater will shorten the life of coming in contact with the anode rod removed will provide years of faucets or solenoid valves in...
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...recover after an abnormal demand. ● Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure electric supply to water heater and disconnect switch, if used, are closed system. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 15 Troubleshooting Tips Save time...fittings when in a closed . ● Contact the local electric utility. ● See the Installing the water heater section of this manual. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of the water heater. What To Do ● Remove and clean the heating elements. ● This is set too low...
...recover after an abnormal demand. ● Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure electric supply to water heater and disconnect switch, if used, are closed system. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 15 Troubleshooting Tips Save time...fittings when in a closed . ● Contact the local electric utility. ● See the Installing the water heater section of this manual. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of the water heater. What To Do ● Remove and clean the heating elements. ● This is set too low...
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O - Specify voltage and wattage as noted below for other operating controls. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. O - Relief valve **Heat Trap **Nipple **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube (on top connect models only) Dip tube gasket (on the rating ...
O - Specify voltage and wattage as noted below for other operating controls. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. O - Relief valve **Heat Trap **Nipple **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube (on top connect models only) Dip tube gasket (on the rating ...
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... only. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power to the water heater. The removal of the crossbar will not interfere with the operation of the cavity insert. (See illustration to the left) Discard... the crossbar. In order to the water heater. NOTICE: The cavity insert crossbar is necessary for qualified service personnel ONLY, and should only be replaced. Rotate the crossbar up...
... only. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power to the water heater. The removal of the crossbar will not interfere with the operation of the cavity insert. (See illustration to the left) Discard... the crossbar. In order to the water heater. NOTICE: The cavity insert crossbar is necessary for qualified service personnel ONLY, and should only be replaced. Rotate the crossbar up...
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... Number If you operate your new appliance properly. Consumer Product Ownership Registration Follow these three steps to complete and return this document in a safe place. Water Heater Model Number Serial Number Mr. ■ First Name Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ Last Name Street Address Apt. # City State Date Placed In Use...
... Number If you operate your new appliance properly. Consumer Product Ownership Registration Follow these three steps to complete and return this document in a safe place. Water Heater Model Number Serial Number Mr. ■ First Name Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ Last Name Street Address Apt. # City State Date Placed In Use...
