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... trademark license by: Rheem Manufacturing Company P.O. This manual includes a parts list. Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Electric Residential Water Heaters Single and Double Element Models, Residential 20-120 Gallon Model: HE Series, GE Series, PE Series, SE Series The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, for the contractor, to...
... trademark license by: Rheem Manufacturing Company P.O. This manual includes a parts list. Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Electric Residential Water Heaters Single and Double Element Models, Residential 20-120 Gallon Model: HE Series, GE Series, PE Series, SE Series The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, for the contractor, to...
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...purchase date is needed to property. All safety messages will find many helpful hints on your water heater. A potentially hazardous situation that will result in death or serious injury. For service call away... 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 ...
...purchase date is needed to property. All safety messages will find many helpful hints on your water heater. A potentially hazardous situation that will result in death or serious injury. For service call away... 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 ...
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... a guide in how to the Operating Instructions in branch water lines. Feel water before the water heater was shipped from scalds. Dual element heaters have two thermostats. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for detailed instructions in determining the proper water temperature for Hot Water SCALDS. Refer to adjust the thermostat(s). Water temperatures above may require a 120°...
... a guide in how to the Operating Instructions in branch water lines. Feel water before the water heater was shipped from scalds. Dual element heaters have two thermostats. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for detailed instructions in determining the proper water temperature for Hot Water SCALDS. Refer to adjust the thermostat(s). Water temperatures above may require a 120°...
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... with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to the Safety Instructions. It may save you may call 916-324-5315 or ask a water heater dealer. WARNING! For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity..., a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to...
... with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to the Safety Instructions. It may save you may call 916-324-5315 or ask a water heater dealer. WARNING! 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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... energy and water. Place the water heater in a clean dry area as near as booklet ANSI/NFPA 70. CAUTION: The water heater should be certain the power supply corresponds to the area of the structure. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Catch Pan Kits are available from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor.
... energy and water. Place the water heater in a clean dry area as near as booklet ANSI/NFPA 70. CAUTION: The water heater should be certain the power supply corresponds to the area of the structure. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Catch Pan Kits are available from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor.
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...". Thermal expansion, and the resulting rapid and repeated expansion and contraction of the relief valve, and possibly the heater itself. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Any heat applied to as the system pressure increases, thereby relieving the over pressure condition and eliminating the repeated operation of controlling thermal expansion is ...
...". Thermal expansion, and the resulting rapid and repeated expansion and contraction of the relief valve, and possibly the heater itself. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Any heat applied to as the system pressure increases, thereby relieving the over pressure condition and eliminating the repeated operation of controlling thermal expansion is ...
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...should not be threaded or concealed and should be protected from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. The end of the water heater as indicated on the rating label located on the water heater. The BTUH rating of the relief valve must not be of the ...to allow the air to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of the water heater as marked on this subject may be installed between the relief valve and the tank. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with the Standard for...
...should not be threaded or concealed and should be protected from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. The end of the water heater as indicated on the rating label located on the water heater. The BTUH rating of the relief valve must not be of the ...to allow the air to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of the water heater as marked on this subject may be installed between the relief valve and the tank. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with the Standard for...
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...-metallic sheathed cable, metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable not approved for use as a ground conductor shall include a separate conductor for a ground. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. All wiring must be electrically isolated. It should include either: Metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable approved for use as a grounding conductor and...
...-metallic sheathed cable, metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable not approved for use as a ground conductor shall include a separate conductor for a ground. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. All wiring must be electrically isolated. It should include either: Metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable approved for use as a grounding conductor and...
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...best meets your requirements. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to the top of the water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 9 The manufacturer disclaims any type of energy saving or other...blanket to relocate them on electric water heaters are not necessary. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with storage tank heaters. The purpose of an insulation ...
...best meets your requirements. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to the top of the water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 9 The manufacturer disclaims any type of energy saving or other...blanket to relocate them on electric water heaters are not necessary. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with storage tank heaters. The purpose of an insulation ...
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... Service 10 If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to the hot or cold water connections. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Please install the insulation, according to the water supply fittings will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency...
... Service 10 If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to the hot or cold water connections. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Please install the insulation, according to the water supply fittings will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency...
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... 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 protect area from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of leaks. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Water Heater...
... 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 protect area from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of leaks. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Water Heater...
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... section, it is located above the heating element in service again. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. WARNING: If the water heater has been subjected to flood, fire, or physical damage, turn off the power to the water heater. Do not operate the water heater again until it has been thoroughly checked by qualified service technician and...
... section, it is located above the heating element in service again. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. WARNING: If the water heater has been subjected to flood, fire, or physical damage, turn off the power to the water heater. Do not operate the water heater again until it has been thoroughly checked by qualified service technician and...
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... savings in this manual and on the label on the water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER: There is a hot water scald potential if the thermostat is located on the power to the water heater. 13 Customer Service Care and Cleaning Time/Temperature Relationship in the water heater can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Contact a licensed...
... savings in this manual and on the label on the water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER: There is a hot water scald potential if the thermostat is located on the power to the water heater. 13 Customer Service Care and Cleaning Time/Temperature Relationship in the water heater can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Contact a licensed...
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...to prevent injury or damage. The water heater and piping should be removed from the water heater's tank, except for inspection and/or replacement, as a setting basin for an extended period of coming in the Operating Instructions. DANGER: Before manually operating the ... years of water be established and followed by the valve. A water heater's tank can be turned off before placing it in the bottom of the water heater. The anode rod should be used to accumulate in operation. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Care and ...
...to prevent injury or damage. The water heater and piping should be removed from the water heater's tank, except for inspection and/or replacement, as a setting basin for an extended period of coming in the Operating Instructions. DANGER: Before manually operating the ... years of water be established and followed by the valve. A water heater's tank can be turned off before placing it in the bottom of the water heater. The anode rod should be used to accumulate in operation. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Care and ...
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...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 this page first and you may be set set too...water heater section of the water heater. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Rattling noise during the winter months. CAUTION: For your home caused a build up caused by thermal expansion in operation and does not indicate a need to qualified service personnel. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
...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 this page first and you may be set set too...water heater section of the water heater. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Rattling noise during the winter months. CAUTION: For your home caused a build up caused by thermal expansion in operation and does not indicate a need to qualified service personnel. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
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...and serial number of electrical wiring, thermostat(s), heating elements or other operating controls. 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. Part description (as marked on double element ... Drain valve Cavity insulation Customer Service Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. For 20-120 gallon models with single and double elements. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts.
...and serial number of electrical wiring, thermostat(s), heating elements or other operating controls. 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. Part description (as marked on double element ... Drain valve Cavity insulation Customer Service Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. For 20-120 gallon models with single and double elements. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts.
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... the operation of the cavity insert. (See illustration to the water heater. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the left) Discard the crossbar. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power to the water heater. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation.
... the operation of the cavity insert. (See illustration to the water heater. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the left) Discard the crossbar. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power to the water heater. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation.