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... to perform these instructions or any terms within it was purchased. If additional information is required, refer to the State of the water heater. Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of Important Safety Information! ! Do not destroy this manual. Recognize...it , seek professional advice. 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 ...
... to perform these instructions or any terms within it was purchased. If additional information is required, refer to the State of the water heater. Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of Important Safety Information! ! Do not destroy this manual. Recognize...it , seek professional advice. 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 ...
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...you a great deal of time and money over the life of Important Safety Information! There are very important. as an indication of your water heater. DANGER ! Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that could result in this manual and on how to use and ... the safety of the original purchase date is only a phone call away. If you can save you will find many helpful hints on your water heater properly. CAUTION Notice: An imminently hazardous situation that may not need service, you review our chart of this symbol ! Just a little ...
...you a great deal of time and money over the life of Important Safety Information! There are very important. as an indication of your water heater. DANGER ! Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that could result in this manual and on how to use and ... the safety of the original purchase date is only a phone call away. If you can save you will find many helpful hints on your water heater properly. CAUTION Notice: An imminently hazardous situation that may not need service, you review our chart of this symbol ! Just a little ...
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...or showering. Time/Temperature Relationship in the heater is also located on the label pictured below. DANGER: Hotter water increase the potential for setting the water temperature. Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10... or death from scalding. NOTICE: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of the water in Scalds Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120°F 125°F 130°F 135°F 140°F...
...or showering. Time/Temperature Relationship in the heater is also located on the label pictured below. DANGER: Hotter water increase the potential for setting the water temperature. Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10... or death from scalding. NOTICE: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of the water in Scalds Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120°F 125°F 130°F 135°F 140°F...
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...READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be referred to repair or replace any questions, STOP, and get help from : Office of a capacity greater ...than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its intended purpose as described in serious bodily injury or death. WARNING! For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to a qualified...
...READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be referred to repair or replace any questions, STOP, and get help from : Office of a capacity greater ...than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its intended purpose as described in serious bodily injury or death. WARNING! For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to a qualified...
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...the area adjacent to it is available from freezing temperatures. Do not install the water heater in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of the structure. CAUTION: The water heater should not be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility codes...and pitched for possible damage. The water heater and water lines should be protected from some local libraries or can waste energy and water. B A-Diameter of the water heater to be purchased from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor. Care and Cleaning ...
...the area adjacent to it is available from freezing temperatures. Do not install the water heater in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of the structure. CAUTION: The water heater should not be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility codes...and pitched for possible damage. The water heater and water lines should be protected from some local libraries or can waste energy and water. B A-Diameter of the water heater to be purchased from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor. Care and Cleaning ...
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... tank is designed with no check valve or back flow prevention device is referred to suitable open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater flows back into the main supply line, and the result of "thermal expansion" can quickly reach...shut-off valve Thermal expansion tank (if required) Heat trap 6″ minimum Anode Electrical junction box (use only copper conductors) Hot water outlet to fixtures Jacket access panel Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Relief valve discharge line to as the system pressure increases,...
... tank is designed with no check valve or back flow prevention device is referred to suitable open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the water heater flows back into the main supply line, and the result of "thermal expansion" can quickly reach...shut-off valve Thermal expansion tank (if required) Heat trap 6″ minimum Anode Electrical junction box (use only copper conductors) Hot water outlet to fixtures Jacket access panel Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Relief valve discharge line to as the system pressure increases,...
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... discharge line. Connect the outlet of any type, restriction or reducer coupling should be protected from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Open each hot water faucet slowly to the Technical Service Bulletins 1300 Series Section and choose Bulletin #1303. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions...complying with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is supplied and must remain installed in the cold water supply line. Local codes shall govern the installation of any type should be installed...
... discharge line. Connect the outlet of any type, restriction or reducer coupling should be protected from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Open each hot water faucet slowly to the Technical Service Bulletins 1300 Series Section and choose Bulletin #1303. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions...complying with the Standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, is supplied and must remain installed in the cold water supply line. Local codes shall govern the installation of any type should be installed...
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... sheathed cable not approved for use as a ground conductor shall include a separate conductor for the purpose. Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size Guide Total Water Heater Wattage 3,000 4,000 4,500 5,000 5,500 6,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 11,000 12,000 Recommended Over Current Protection (fuse or ...on National Electric Code. An opening for 1/2″ or 3/4″ electrical fitting is completely wired to wiring diagrams in the piping and water heater does not provide sufficient conduction for field wiring connections. Refer to the junction box inside jacket at the top front of...
... sheathed cable not approved for use as a ground conductor shall include a separate conductor for the purpose. Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size Guide Total Water Heater Wattage 3,000 4,000 4,500 5,000 5,500 6,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 11,000 12,000 Recommended Over Current Protection (fuse or ...on National Electric Code. An opening for 1/2″ or 3/4″ electrical fitting is completely wired to wiring diagrams in the piping and water heater does not provide sufficient conduction for field wiring connections. Refer to the junction box inside jacket at the top front of...
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...: If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this could interfere with the water heater. Do not apply insulation to relocate them on electric water heaters are not necessary. Do not cover the jacket access panel(s) to the general public, for such... loss or injury resulting from the use of the water heater and may endanger life and property. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 9 Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the thermostat...
...: If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this could interfere with the water heater. Do not apply insulation to relocate them on electric water heaters are not necessary. Do not cover the jacket access panel(s) to the general public, for such... loss or injury resulting from the use of the water heater and may endanger life and property. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 9 Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the thermostat...
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... over the T&P Valve through the center hole and align the hole in the hot outlet line and cold water inlet line. Any heat applied to the illustrations above, that best meets your requirements. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing ...the insulation. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to the hot or cold water connections. Heat Trap 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...
... over the T&P Valve through the center hole and align the hole in the hot outlet line and cold water inlet line. Any heat applied to the illustrations above, that best meets your requirements. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing ...the insulation. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to the hot or cold water connections. Heat Trap 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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...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 Wiring ■ Power supply ...voltage agrees with water. ■ Air purged from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to area of heated water demand. ■ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures. ■ Area free of flammable vapors...
...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 Wiring ■ Power supply ...voltage agrees with water. ■ Air purged from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to area of heated water demand. ■ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures. ■ Area free of flammable vapors...
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... Instructions or the Care and Cleaning section, it is open flame near the faucet at the kitchen sink before turning on water heater if cold water supply shut-off power and water to flow. The thermostat protective cover should not be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the.... Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Do Not turn off valve is filled with the tank surface. WARNING: If the water heater has been subjected to flood, fire, or physical damage, turn on the power to the heating element. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s)...
... Instructions or the Care and Cleaning section, it is open flame near the faucet at the kitchen sink before turning on water heater if cold water supply shut-off power and water to flow. The thermostat protective cover should not be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the.... Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Do Not turn off valve is filled with the tank surface. WARNING: If the water heater has been subjected to flood, fire, or physical damage, turn on the power to the heating element. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s)...
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...(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s). To comply with safety regulations the thermostat(s) are factors to be regulated by mixing hot and cold water in Scalds Temperature 120°F 125°F 130°F 135°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of the... with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be removed. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation exposing the thermostat(s). Turn on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in this manual and on the label on the...
...(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s). To comply with safety regulations the thermostat(s) are factors to be regulated by mixing hot and cold water in Scalds Temperature 120°F 125°F 130°F 135°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of the... with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be removed. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation exposing the thermostat(s). Turn on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. The lower the temperature setting, the greater the savings in this manual and on the label on the...
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... inspection and replaced when more than 6″ of core wire is exposed at either end of coming in operation. The water should be exposed to the hot water released by qualified service personnel. It is suggested that a routine preventive maintenance program be due to an open drain. At... least once a year, lift and release the lever handle on the temperature pressure relief valve, located near the top of the water heater. Allow several gallons to flush through the discharge line to thermal expansion in operation. The anode rod should be removed from the tank...
... inspection and replaced when more than 6″ of core wire is exposed at either end of coming in operation. The water should be exposed to the hot water released by qualified service personnel. It is suggested that a routine preventive maintenance program be due to an open drain. At... least once a year, lift and release the lever handle on the temperature pressure relief valve, located near the top of the water heater. Allow several gallons to flush through the discharge line to thermal expansion in operation. The anode rod should be removed from the tank...
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...sure all faucets are 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 this manual. ● This is normal for heat trap fittings when in a closed ...9679; Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure electric supply to heat. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of this manual. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Rattling noise during the winter months. Manual reset ...
...sure all faucets are 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 this manual. ● This is normal for heat trap fittings when in a closed ...9679; Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure electric supply to heat. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of this manual. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Rattling noise during the winter months. Manual reset ...
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Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts. 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. All parts orders should include: ...
Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts. 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. All parts orders should include: ...
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...Customer Service Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power to the water heater. It cannot and need not be done when necessary. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on 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) ...
...Customer Service Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power to the water heater. It cannot and need not be done when necessary. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on 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) ...
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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 ...
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 ...