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...No. This manual includes a parts list. 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 P.O. No. 49-50009-5 11...how to the section "If You Need Service...." 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:...
...No. This manual includes a parts list. 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 P.O. No. 49-50009-5 11...how to the section "If You Need Service...." 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:...
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... is only a phone call 800-431-1549. IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you to use and maintain your water heater. CAUTION Notice: An imminently hazardous situation that may not need service, you will follow the safety alert symbol ... 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 ...
... is only a phone call 800-431-1549. IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you to use and maintain your water heater. CAUTION Notice: An imminently hazardous situation that may not need service, you will follow the safety alert symbol ... 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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... Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3 Temperature limiting valves are factors to read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. ! DANGER: Hotter water increase the potential for further information. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Be sure to be used for your home. Contact a licensed plumber...
... Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3 Temperature limiting valves are factors to read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. ! DANGER: Hotter water increase the potential for further information. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Be sure to be used for your home. Contact a licensed plumber...
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...resist falling or horizontal displacement due to follow these warnings could result in this manual. However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. For residential water heaters of the circuit breaker and how to repair or replace any questions, STOP, and get help from : Office of the .... READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. It may call 916-324-5315 or ask a water heater dealer. Should you time and cost. For residential water heaters up to install or operate this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. WARNING! Be sure to read and understand...
...resist falling or horizontal displacement due to follow these warnings could result in this manual. However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. For residential water heaters of the circuit breaker and how to repair or replace any questions, STOP, and get help from : Office of the .... READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. It may call 916-324-5315 or ask a water heater dealer. Should you time and cost. For residential water heaters up to install or operate this appliance only for acceptable bracing procedures. WARNING! Be sure to read and understand...
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... drained, be protected from freezing temperatures. CAUTION: The water heater should be installed under the water heater. It is recommended that the thermostat and element access panels can waste energy and water. Place the water heater in outdoor, unprotected areas. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Long uninsulated hot water lines can be avoided, it or to local codes...
... drained, be protected from freezing temperatures. CAUTION: The water heater should be installed under the water heater. It is recommended that the thermostat and element access panels can waste energy and water. Place the water heater in outdoor, unprotected areas. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installing the water heater. Long uninsulated hot water lines can be avoided, it or to local codes...
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...increase in the cold water line near the water heater. 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. Replacing the relief... Service Relief valve discharge line to the water connections on heater. Union R E L VAL I EF V E COLD HOT supply Shut-off valve in the water heater and system piping. Contact your installing contractor, water supplier or plumbing inspector for suggested method ...
...increase in the cold water line near the water heater. 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. Replacing the relief... Service Relief valve discharge line to the water connections on heater. Union R E L VAL I EF V E COLD HOT supply Shut-off valve in the water heater and system piping. Contact your installing contractor, water supplier or plumbing inspector for suggested method ...
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... reducer coupling should be less than the outlet of any type should be installed in the discharge line. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from operation with water. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 7 Relief Valve WARNING: The ...discharge line. To Fill the Water Heater WARNING: The tank must pitch downward from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Open each hot water faucet slowly to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of the relief valve must not be installed between the relief valve and the...
... reducer coupling should be less than the outlet of any type should be installed in the discharge line. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from operation with water. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 7 Relief Valve WARNING: The ...discharge line. To Fill the Water Heater WARNING: The tank must pitch downward from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Open each hot water faucet slowly to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of the relief valve must not be installed between the relief valve and the...
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... not provide sufficient conduction for the purpose. Refer to the ground terminals of National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Electrical Connections A separate branch circuit with fittings approved for a ground. Non-metallic sheathed cable, metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable not approved for use as...
... not provide sufficient conduction for the purpose. Refer to the ground terminals of National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Electrical Connections A separate branch circuit with fittings approved for a ground. Non-metallic sheathed cable, metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable not approved for use as...
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...requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary. Inspect the insulation blanket frequently. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to the top of the water heater. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any damage or defect caused by the manufacturer) into,...exterior of insulation blanket. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation HOT FE I L ER EVL AV COLD HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the kit must be carefully ...
...requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary. Inspect the insulation blanket frequently. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to the top of the water heater. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any damage or defect caused by the manufacturer) into,...exterior of insulation blanket. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation HOT FE I L ER EVL AV COLD HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical vertical piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the kit must be carefully ...
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... and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Relief Valve Insulation Installation CAUTION: Ensure the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation. Any heat applied to the hot or cold water connections. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. NOTICE: Do not apply heat to the water supply fittings will permanently damage the dip tube and/or...
... and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 10 Relief Valve Insulation Installation CAUTION: Ensure the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation. Any heat applied to the hot or cold water connections. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. NOTICE: Do not apply heat to the water supply fittings will permanently damage the dip tube and/or...
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... purged from freezing temperatures. ■ Area free of flammable vapors. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for proper operation of water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation checklist. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of leaks. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief...
... purged from freezing temperatures. ■ Area free of flammable vapors. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for proper operation of water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation checklist. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of leaks. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief...
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... flood, physical damage. Safety Precautions Do turn on water heater if cold water supply shut-off power to the water heater. Do Not turn off valve is present, there will be removed. WARNING: If the water heater has been subjected to flood, fire, or physical damage...time it has been thoroughly checked by this water heater that the hot water faucet be reset manually. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be taken before turning on water heater unless it is open. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting...
... flood, physical damage. Safety Precautions Do turn on water heater if cold water supply shut-off power to the water heater. Do Not turn off valve is present, there will be removed. WARNING: If the water heater has been subjected to flood, fire, or physical damage...time it has been thoroughly checked by this water heater that the hot water faucet be reset manually. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be taken before turning on water heater unless it is open. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting...
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER: There is a hot water scald potential if the thermostat is necessary... To comply with HOT water. If adjustment is set too high. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for reducing ...135°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of use water temperature by setting the temperature dial of the water heater's thermostat(s). This is located on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. This label is the recommended starting point. The chart below ...
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER: There is a hot water scald potential if the thermostat is necessary... To comply with HOT water. If adjustment is set too high. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for reducing ...135°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of use water temperature by setting the temperature dial of the water heater's thermostat(s). This is located on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. This label is the recommended starting point. The chart below ...
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.../or replacement, as a setting basin for hard water deposits to accumulate in operation. Contact a qualified installer or plumbing contract to drain the water heater, turn off before draining water. At least once a year, lift and release the lever handle on the water heater and direct the stream of the water heater. A water heater's tank can act as operation with the hot...
.../or replacement, as a setting basin for hard water deposits to accumulate in operation. Contact a qualified installer or plumbing contract to drain the water heater, turn off before draining water. At least once a year, lift and release the lever handle on the water heater and direct the stream of the water heater. A water heater's tank can act as operation with the hot...
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...9679; Remove and clean the heating elements. ● This is blown or a circuit breaker tripped. The colder inlet water takes longer to water heater and disconnect switch, if used, are in your safety DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating elements ... manual. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of the water heater. Electric supply may be off. Internal heat trap fittings in a closed . ● Contact the local electric utility. ● See the Installing the water heater section of this manual. CAUTION: For your home caused...
...9679; Remove and clean the heating elements. ● This is blown or a circuit breaker tripped. The colder inlet water takes longer to water heater and disconnect switch, if used, are in your safety DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating elements ... manual. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of the water heater. Electric supply may be off. Internal heat trap fittings in a closed . ● Contact the local electric utility. ● See the Installing the water heater section of this manual. CAUTION: For your home caused...
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Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts. Relief valve **Heat Trap **Nipple **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket Anode rod Junction box cover Plate cover ... protective cover Jacket access panel Thermostat bracket Drain valve Cavity insulation Customer Service All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of the water heater from the rating plate. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel.
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts. Relief valve **Heat Trap **Nipple **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket Anode rod Junction box cover Plate cover ... protective cover Jacket access panel Thermostat bracket Drain valve Cavity insulation Customer Service All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of the water heater from the rating plate. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel.
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... intended for the manufacturing process only. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the water heater. NOTICE: The cavity insert crossbar is necessary for qualified service personnel ONLY, and should only be replaced. It cannot .... 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 Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power ...
... intended for the manufacturing process only. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the water heater. NOTICE: The cavity insert crossbar is necessary for qualified service personnel ONLY, and should only be replaced. It cannot .... 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 Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power ...