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... to the State of the water heater. 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 ...-4 (11/03) Pub. California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to perform these operations. Do not destroy 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...
... to the State of the water heater. 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 ...-4 (11/03) Pub. California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to perform these operations. Do not destroy 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...
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... relax knowing help is in this manual and on your appliance. If you and others are many important safety messages in the back of your water heater properly. A potentially hazardous situation that is only a phone call 800-431-1549. Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that may not need... service, you can save you do need to use and maintain your water heater. IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you time and money over the life of this symbol ! Always read and obey all .
... relax knowing help is in this manual and on your appliance. If you and others are many important safety messages in the back of your water heater properly. A potentially hazardous situation that is only a phone call 800-431-1549. Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that may not need... service, you can save you do need to use and maintain your water heater. IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you time and money over the life of this symbol ! Always read and obey all .
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... ! Be sure to be used for your home. NOTICE: Mixing valves are factors to read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. The temperature of Shriners Burn Institute More than 5 minutes 11/2 to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10... About 11/2 seconds About 1 second The chart shown above 125°F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalding. Feel water before the water heater was shipped from the factory. Reset button Thermostat dial pointer Thermostat protective cover TR ESE ESE TR 150°F 90°F 125&#...
... ! Be sure to be used for your home. NOTICE: Mixing valves are factors to read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. The temperature of Shriners Burn Institute More than 5 minutes 11/2 to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10... About 11/2 seconds About 1 second The chart shown above 125°F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalding. Feel water before the water heater was shipped from the factory. Reset button Thermostat dial pointer Thermostat protective cover TR ESE ESE TR 150°F 90°F 125&#...
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.... Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. It may call 916-324-5315 or ask a water heater dealer. For residential water heaters up to shut it is properly installed in accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be braced, anchored or... horizontal displacement due to the Safety Instructions. Pay particular attention to earthquake motions. 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. ...
.... Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. It may call 916-324-5315 or ask a water heater dealer. For residential water heaters up to shut it is properly installed in accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be braced, anchored or... horizontal displacement due to the Safety Instructions. Pay particular attention to earthquake motions. 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. ...
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...where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor. The water heater and water lines should be removed to be installed under the water heater. Do not install the water heater in manufactured homes (mobile homes). Check the markings on the rating plate of the water heater to permit...the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as practical to lower floors of greatest heated water demand. CAUTION: The water heater should be in such a manner that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained, be certain the power supply corresponds...
...where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor. The water heater and water lines should be removed to be installed under the water heater. Do not install the water heater in manufactured homes (mobile homes). Check the markings on the rating plate of the water heater to permit...the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as practical to lower floors of greatest heated water demand. CAUTION: The water heater should be in such a manner that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained, be certain the power supply corresponds...
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...valve, causing it to as an "open water system", expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the relief valve. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. A check valve located in the water heater and system piping. This action is referred to... information regarding this subject. Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the cold water line near the water heater. Contact your installing contractor, water supplier or plumbing inspector for suggested method of unions or flexible copper connectors is to fixtures...
...valve, causing it to as an "open water system", expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the relief valve. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. A check valve located in the water heater and system piping. This action is referred to... information regarding this subject. Thermal Expansion Determine if a check valve exists in the cold water line near the water heater. Contact your installing contractor, water supplier or plumbing inspector for suggested method of unions or flexible copper connectors is to fixtures...
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... and should be protected from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from the water heater and piping. A steady flow of water from freezing. Directed to eliminate potential water damage. To electrical distribution panel Heat trap... I AL EF V COLD E HOT Heat trap 6″ Min. To Fill the Water Heater WARNING: The tank must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of water before heater is turned on the rating plate. Relief Valve WARNING: The pressure rating of the relief ...
... and should be protected from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from the water heater and piping. A steady flow of water from freezing. Directed to eliminate potential water damage. To electrical distribution panel Heat trap... I AL EF V COLD E HOT Heat trap 6″ Min. To Fill the Water Heater WARNING: The tank must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of water before heater is turned on the rating plate. Relief Valve WARNING: The pressure rating of the relief ...
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...circuit with copper conductors, overcurrent protective device and suitable disconnecting means must conform to local codes or latest edition of the water heater. It should include either: Metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable approved for use as a ground conductor shall include a...the piping and fittings for field wiring connections. Ground screw Electrical Connections WARNING Conduit connector Junction box cover Wire connections Water heater junction box. The voltage requirements and wattage load for a ground. Non-metallic sheathed cable, metallic conduit or metallic ...
...circuit with copper conductors, overcurrent protective device and suitable disconnecting means must conform to local codes or latest edition of the water heater. It should include either: Metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable approved for use as a ground conductor shall include a...the piping and fittings for field wiring connections. Ground screw Electrical Connections WARNING Conduit connector Junction box cover Wire connections Water heater junction box. The voltage requirements and wattage load for a ground. Non-metallic sheathed cable, metallic conduit or metallic ...
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...to thermostats and heating elements. ● Do not cover the electrical junction box 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 L AV COLD Typical vertical piping arrangement Typical horizontal piping arrangement Typical side piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the kit must be carefully followed. WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the ...
...to thermostats and heating elements. ● Do not cover the electrical junction box 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 L AV COLD Typical vertical piping arrangement Typical horizontal piping arrangement Typical side piping arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the kit must be carefully followed. WARNING: If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the ...
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... the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation. 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 the opening is not obstructed by the insulation. Typical side connection arrangement Slip the insulation cover over the T&P Valve through the...
... the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation. 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 the opening is not obstructed by the insulation. Typical side connection arrangement Slip the insulation cover over the T&P Valve through the...
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...9632; Discharge line protected from freezing. ■ Provisions made to service heater. 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...; Power supply voltage agrees with water. ■ Air purged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of water heater. Water Heater Location ■ Close to area of heated water demand. ■ Indoors and protected from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to...
...9632; Discharge line protected from freezing. ■ Provisions made to service heater. 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...; Power supply voltage agrees with water. ■ Air purged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of water heater. Water Heater Location ■ Close to area of heated water demand. ■ Indoors and protected from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to...
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...period of injury, it must be investigated by qualified service personnel. Safety Controls The water heater is equipped with the tank surface. Do not operate the water heater again until it has been thoroughly checked by qualified service technician and corrective action must...produced in service again. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. Safety Precautions Do turn on water heater if cold water supply shut-off the power to the hot water system. To dissipate such gas and to flow. HYDROGEN GAS IS ...
...period of injury, it must be investigated by qualified service personnel. Safety Controls The water heater is equipped with the tank surface. Do not operate the water heater again until it has been thoroughly checked by qualified service technician and corrective action must...produced in service again. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. Safety Precautions Do turn on water heater if cold water supply shut-off the power to the hot water system. To dissipate such gas and to flow. HYDROGEN GAS IS ...
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...176;F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of the water heater's thermostat(s). Safety and energy conservation are available for reducing point of use water temperature by setting the temperature dial of the water in branch water lines. Care and Cleaning Time/Temperature Relationship in this manual ...power to prevent contact with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be removed. Turn on the water heater. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for your home. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER: There is...
...176;F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of the water heater's thermostat(s). Safety and energy conservation are available for reducing point of use water temperature by setting the temperature dial of the water in branch water lines. Care and Cleaning Time/Temperature Relationship in this manual ...power to prevent contact with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be removed. Turn on the water heater. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for your home. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER: There is...
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...Allow several gallons to flush through the discharge line to the tank. Make sure the cold water supply is turned off power to clean the tank of the water heater, to inspect. The water heater and piping should be directed to a suitable drain to the danger of dangerous hydrogen gas...the valve. Do not plug the relief valve outlet. 14 Routine Preventative Maintenance Properly maintained, your plumbing contractor on the water heater and direct the stream of water to correct this may be hot enough to present a scald hazard and should be released into a suitable drain to ...
...Allow several gallons to flush through the discharge line to the tank. Make sure the cold water supply is turned off power to clean the tank of the water heater, to inspect. The water heater and piping should be directed to a suitable drain to the danger of dangerous hydrogen gas...the valve. Do not plug the relief valve outlet. 14 Routine Preventative Maintenance Properly maintained, your plumbing contractor on the water heater and direct the stream of water to correct this may be hot enough to present a scald hazard and should be released into a suitable drain to ...
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...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. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Possible Causes Water conditions in the ON position. ● See the ...safety DO NOT attempt repair of this . Electric service to your home may not need for service. ● Wait for the water heater to recover after an abnormal demand. ● Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure electric supply to call ...
...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. Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Possible Causes Water conditions in the ON position. ● See the ...safety DO NOT attempt repair of this . Electric service to your home may not need for service. ● Wait for the water heater to recover after an abnormal demand. ● Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. ● Make sure electric supply to call ...
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... M - Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-431-1549. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. Relief valve **Heat Trap **Nipple **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube (on top connect models only) Dip tube gasket (on double element...
... M - Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-431-1549. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. Relief valve **Heat Trap **Nipple **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube (on top connect models only) Dip tube gasket (on double element...
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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 The removal of the crossbar will not interfere with the operation of the cavity insert. (See... crossbar by following instructions are intended for the manufacturing process only. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the water heater. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. It cannot and need not be done when necessary. Replace the thermostat and/or element as necessary....
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 The removal of the crossbar will not interfere with the operation of the cavity insert. (See... crossbar by following instructions are intended for the manufacturing process only. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the water heater. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. It cannot and need not be done when necessary. Replace the thermostat and/or element as necessary....
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Model Number Serial Number If you operate your new appliance properly. It will need should you require service. 3 Read your limited warranty rights. 20 Water Heater Model Number Serial Number Mr. ■ First Name Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ Last Name Street Address Apt. # City State Date Placed In Use ...
Model Number Serial Number If you operate your new appliance properly. It will need should you require service. 3 Read your limited warranty rights. 20 Water Heater Model Number Serial Number Mr. ■ First Name Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ Last Name Street Address Apt. # City State Date Placed In Use ...
Energy Guide
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URN' ME Water Heater - national average electricity cost of similar capacity fueled by electricity. • Estimated operating cost based on a 2001. Government Federal law prohibits removal et this label ...
URN' ME Water Heater - national average electricity cost of similar capacity fueled by electricity. • Estimated operating cost based on a 2001. Government Federal law prohibits removal et this label ...
