Use and Care Manual
Page 1
... the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of this water heater should be directed 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: one, for the contractor, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and trouble shooting of the water heater. and two, for the owner-operator, to...
... the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of this water heater should be directed 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: one, for the contractor, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and trouble shooting of the water heater. and two, for the owner-operator, to...
Use and Care Manual
Page 2
... that is in minor or moderate injury. 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 Shut-Down 14 Maintenance 14 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 15 Customer Service Parts List 16 Wiring Diagram 18 Product Registration 19 2 IMPORTANT! Fill out and...
... that is in minor or moderate injury. 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 Shut-Down 14 Maintenance 14 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 15 Customer Service Parts List 16 Wiring Diagram 18 Product Registration 19 2 IMPORTANT! Fill out and...
Use and Care Manual
Page 3
... the adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s). Dual element heaters have two thermostats. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Be sure to be used for your home. This label is regulated by mixing hot and cold water in determining the proper water temperature for setting the water temperature. Children, disabled and elderly are factors to read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. ! Temperature limiting valves...
... the adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s). Dual element heaters have two thermostats. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Be sure to be used for your home. This label is regulated by mixing hot and cold water in determining the proper water temperature for setting the water temperature. Children, disabled and elderly are factors to read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. ! Temperature limiting valves...
Use and Care Manual
Page 4
... installation. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Should you have any part of your safety, the information in accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to earthquake motions. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters...
... installation. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Should you have any part of your safety, the information in accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to earthquake motions. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters...
Use and Care Manual
Page 5
... recommended that the thermostat and element access panels can waste energy and water. To open drain, line should be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility codes, utility company requirements or, in such a manner that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained, be purchased from freezing temperatures. The location chosen for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be at...
... recommended that the thermostat and element access panels can waste energy and water. To open drain, line should be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility codes, utility company requirements or, in such a manner that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained, be purchased from freezing temperatures. The location chosen for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be at...
Use and Care Manual
Page 6
... Jacket access panel Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Relief valve discharge line to operate during each heating cycle. Typical Installation Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) Temperature and pressure relief valve Union To electrical distribution panel Heat trap 6″ minimum To cold water If required, install per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. The suggested typical installation. Union R E L VAL I EF V E COLD HOT supply Shut-off valve in the water heater and system piping. A check valve located in the cold water inlet...
... Jacket access panel Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Relief valve discharge line to operate during each heating cycle. Typical Installation Vacuum Relief Valve (Not Supplied) Temperature and pressure relief valve Union To electrical distribution panel Heat trap 6″ minimum To cold water If required, install per local codes and valve manufacturer's instructions. The suggested typical installation. Union R E L VAL I EF V E COLD HOT supply Shut-off valve in the water heater and system piping. A check valve located in the cold water inlet...
Use and Care Manual
Page 7
... relief valve to a suitable open drain so that the discharge water cannot contact live electrical parts or persons and to vent from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 7 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, 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...
... relief valve to a suitable open drain so that the discharge water cannot contact live electrical parts or persons and to vent from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 7 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, 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...
Use and Care Manual
Page 8
... conduit or metallic sheathed cable approved for use as a grounding conductor and installed with copper conductors, overcurrent protective device and suitable disconnecting means must conform to wiring diagrams in the piping and water heater does not provide sufficient conduction for the water heater are specified on the rating plate on National Electric Code. Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size Guide Total Water Heater Wattage 3,000 4,000 4,500 5,000 5,500 6,000...
... conduit or metallic sheathed cable approved for use as a grounding conductor and installed with copper conductors, overcurrent protective device and suitable disconnecting means must conform to wiring diagrams in the piping and water heater does not provide sufficient conduction for the water heater are specified on the rating plate on National Electric Code. Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size Guide Total Water Heater Wattage 3,000 4,000 4,500 5,000 5,500 6,000...
Use and Care Manual
Page 9
... injury resulting from the use of the electrical junction box. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or pressure and temperature relief valve. 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 water heater. The manufacturer disclaims any type of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other than those...
... injury resulting from the use of the electrical junction box. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or pressure and temperature relief valve. 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 water heater. The manufacturer disclaims any type of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other than those...
Use and Care Manual
Page 10
... installed heat traps in the hot outlet line and cold water inlet line. NOTICE: Do not apply heat to the water connections on heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Relief Valve Insulation Installation CAUTION: Ensure the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation. Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the opening is not obstructed by the insulation. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to the hot or cold water connections...
... installed heat traps in the hot outlet line and cold water inlet line. NOTICE: Do not apply heat to the water connections on heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Relief Valve Insulation Installation CAUTION: Ensure the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation. Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with the opening is not obstructed by the insulation. If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to the hot or cold water connections...
Use and Care Manual
Page 11
... of flammable vapors. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for proper operation of leaks. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from freezing. ■ Provisions made to service heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Wiring ■ Power supply voltage agrees with water. ■ Air purged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
... of flammable vapors. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for proper operation of leaks. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from freezing. ■ Provisions made to service heater. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Wiring ■ Power supply voltage agrees with water. ■ Air purged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
Use and Care Manual
Page 12
... a long period of injury, it is open flame near the faucet at the kitchen sink before using any reason the water temperature becomes excessively high, the temperature limiting control (ECO) breaks the power circuit to the water heater. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before placing the water heater in contact with water. CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be taken before turning on water heater unless it is located above the heating element in service...
... a long period of injury, it is open flame near the faucet at the kitchen sink before using any reason the water temperature becomes excessively high, the temperature limiting control (ECO) breaks the power circuit to the water heater. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before placing the water heater in contact with water. CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be taken before turning on water heater unless it is located above the heating element in service...
Use and Care Manual
Page 13
...°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING Type 59T thermostat and protective cover. Dual element heaters have two thermostats. This is located on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. This label is the recommended starting point. The chart below may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to the desired temperature. Turn off the power to the water heater. 13 Customer Service Safety and energy conservation are available. Mixing valves for further information. Care and Cleaning Time/Temperature Relationship...
...°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING Type 59T thermostat and protective cover. Dual element heaters have two thermostats. This is located on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. This label is the recommended starting point. The chart below may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to the desired temperature. Turn off the power to the water heater. 13 Customer Service Safety and energy conservation are available. Mixing valves for further information. Care and Cleaning Time/Temperature Relationship...
Use and Care Manual
Page 14
... water heater, to a drain. NOTICE: If the temperature and pressure relief valve on the water heater and direct the stream of the operating controls, heating element and wiring should be used to prevent injury or damage. If the hissing or singing sound level increases excessively, the electric heating element may be hot enough to present a scald hazard and should be turned off before removing anode rod. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of dangerous hydrogen gas. The water heater...
... water heater, to a drain. NOTICE: If the temperature and pressure relief valve on the water heater and direct the stream of the operating controls, heating element and wiring should be used to prevent injury or damage. If the hissing or singing sound level increases excessively, the electric heating element may be hot enough to present a scald hazard and should be turned off before removing anode rod. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of dangerous hydrogen gas. The water heater...
Use and Care Manual
Page 15
.... Manual reset limit (ECO). Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Rattling noise during the winter months. Leaking or open hot water faucets. The thermostat is normal for service. CAUTION: For your home caused a build up caused by thermal expansion in operation. Refer repairs to heat. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating elements or other safety devices. Internal heat trap fittings in a closed . ● Contact the local electric utility. ● See the Installing...
.... Manual reset limit (ECO). Problem Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Rattling noise during the winter months. Leaking or open hot water faucets. The thermostat is normal for service. CAUTION: For your home caused a build up caused by thermal expansion in operation. Refer repairs to heat. ● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating elements or other safety devices. Internal heat trap fittings in a closed . ● Contact the local electric utility. ● See the Installing...
Use and Care Manual
Page 16
... the water heater from the rating plate. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. For 20-120 gallon models with single and double elements. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-431-1549. Relief valve **Heat Trap **Nipple **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket Anode rod Junction box cover Plate cover Upper thermostat (on double element models only) Upper thermostat protective cover (on double element models only) Cavity insulation Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Heating element gasket (on double element models...
... the water heater from the rating plate. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. For 20-120 gallon models with single and double elements. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-431-1549. Relief valve **Heat Trap **Nipple **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket Anode rod Junction box cover Plate cover Upper thermostat (on double element models only) Upper thermostat protective cover (on double element models only) Cavity insulation Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Heating element gasket (on double element models...
Use and Care Manual
Page 17
... cavity insert. (See illustration to the left) Discard the crossbar. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Replace the thermostat and/or element as necessary. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power to the water heater. 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
... cavity insert. (See illustration to the left) Discard the crossbar. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Replace the thermostat and/or element as necessary. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Cavity Insert Instructions The following the instructions below: Turn off the power to the water heater. 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
Use and Care Manual
Page 18
LIMIT (ECO) UPPER HEATING ELEMENT BLACK RED BLACK RED 1 2 BLACK LOWER HEATING ELEMENT LOWER THERMOSTAT Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 18 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Wiring diagrams. Wiring Diagrams for Type-59T Therm-o-disc Thermostats Single Element Models L1 G* L2 BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240 V. BLACK RED JUNCTION BOX 1 3 THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. 2 4 LIMIT (ECO) 1 2 HEATING ELEMENT Double Element Models L1 G* L2 BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240 V. ...
LIMIT (ECO) UPPER HEATING ELEMENT BLACK RED BLACK RED 1 2 BLACK LOWER HEATING ELEMENT LOWER THERMOSTAT Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 18 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Wiring diagrams. Wiring Diagrams for Type-59T Therm-o-disc Thermostats Single Element Models L1 G* L2 BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240 V. BLACK RED JUNCTION BOX 1 3 THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. 2 4 LIMIT (ECO) 1 2 HEATING ELEMENT Double Element Models L1 G* L2 BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240 V. ...
Use and Care Manual
Page 20
Water Heater Model Number Serial Number Mr. ■ First Name Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ Last Name Street Address Apt. # City State Date Placed In Use Month Phone Number Zip Code Day _ Year _ NOTICE: Failure to protect your Owner's Manual carefully. Model Number Serial Number If you require service. 3 Read your new ...will need should you require service, call 800-431-1549. ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration ImpoTMortadaianl yt! It contains information you will help you operate your limited warranty rights. 20 Consumer Product ...
Water Heater Model Number Serial Number Mr. ■ First Name Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ Last Name Street Address Apt. # City State Date Placed In Use Month Phone Number Zip Code Day _ Year _ NOTICE: Failure to protect your Owner's Manual carefully. Model Number Serial Number If you require service. 3 Read your new ...will need should you require service, call 800-431-1549. ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration ImpoTMortadaianl yt! It contains information you will help you operate your limited warranty rights. 20 Consumer Product ...
Energy Guide
Page 1
... prohibils removal al this label before consumer purchase EMERG GUIDE Water Healer - ELECTRIC Capacity (1sl hour rating) : 48 GALLONS Model PF3T109AAGO1 000001 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $503 17-7 I I S531 Cost Range of Similar Models 4721kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity fueled by electricity. • Estimated operating cost based on a 2007 national average electricity cost...
... prohibils removal al this label before consumer purchase EMERG GUIDE Water Healer - ELECTRIC Capacity (1sl hour rating) : 48 GALLONS Model PF3T109AAGO1 000001 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $503 17-7 I I S531 Cost Range of Similar Models 4721kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. • Cost range based only on models of similar capacity fueled by electricity. • Estimated operating cost based on a 2007 national average electricity cost...