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... Manufactured under trademark license by: Rheem Manufacturing Company P.O. 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 symbol as an indication of Important Safety Information! ! Box...
... Manufactured under trademark license by: Rheem Manufacturing Company P.O. 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 symbol as an indication of Important Safety Information! ! Box...
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...in death or serious injury and/or damage to call for service at all safety messages. For service call away. Proof of your water heater properly. All safety messages will find them on a label on how to observe a specified procedure or maintain a specific condition...that could result in this symbol ! A potentially hazardous situation that can relax knowing help is called to use and maintain your water heater. This symbol alerts you to obtain service under the warranty. Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation ...
...in death or serious injury and/or damage to call for service at all safety messages. For service call away. Proof of your water heater properly. All safety messages will find them on a label on how to observe a specified procedure or maintain a specific condition...that could result in this symbol ! A potentially hazardous situation that can relax knowing help is called to use and maintain your water heater. This symbol alerts you to obtain service under the warranty. Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation ...
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...further information. NOTICE: Mixing valves are available, see manual. This label is regulated by mixing hot and cold water in determining the proper water temperature for detailed instructions in the heater is also located on the label pictured below. Reset button Thermostat dial...;C) (32°C) 125°F (52°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING The illustration at highest risk of water heater's thermostat. DANGER HOT BURN Water temperature over 125°F can cause severe burns or death from the factory. Temperature limiting valves are available for setting...
...further information. NOTICE: Mixing valves are available, see manual. This label is regulated by mixing hot and cold water in determining the proper water temperature for detailed instructions in the heater is also located on the label pictured below. Reset button Thermostat dial...;C) (32°C) 125°F (52°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING The illustration at highest risk of water heater's thermostat. DANGER HOT BURN Water temperature over 125°F can cause severe burns or death from the factory. Temperature limiting valves are available for setting...
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...codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to follow these warnings could result in this water heater. For residential water heaters of the circuit breaker and how to earthquake motions. WARNING! Should you have any part of your ...FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be obtained from a qualified service technician, or the local electric utility. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions...
...codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to follow these warnings could result in this water heater. For residential water heaters of the circuit breaker and how to earthquake motions. WARNING! Should you have any part of your ...FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be obtained from a qualified service technician, or the local electric utility. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions...
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... requirements or, in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of the structure. Location Locate the water heater in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater requirements. 5 Where such areas cannot be certain the power supply corresponds to it is available from ... codes. It is recommended that the thermostat and element access panels can waste energy and water. Catch Pan Kits are available from freezing temperatures. CAUTION: The water heater should be installed under the water heater. A B-Maximum 2″ NOTICE: Auxiliary catch pan MUST conform to the area...
... requirements or, in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of the structure. Location Locate the water heater in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater requirements. 5 Where such areas cannot be certain the power supply corresponds to it is available from ... codes. It is recommended that the thermostat and element access panels can waste energy and water. Catch Pan Kits are available from freezing temperatures. CAUTION: The water heater should be installed under the water heater. A B-Maximum 2″ NOTICE: Auxiliary catch pan MUST conform to the area...
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... no check valve or back flow prevention device is referred to as "thermal expansion". This action is referred to suitable open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the relief valve. In an "open drain 6 6″ air gap Jacket access panel Auxiliary catch ... additional information regarding this subject. It may be easily disconnected for servicing if connections are 3/4″ NPT sweat tubing to the water supply fittings will not correct the problem! If sweat connections so that compresses as a separate back flow preventer, or it may...
... no check valve or back flow prevention device is referred to as "thermal expansion". This action is referred to suitable open " water system, expanding water which exceeds the capacity of the relief valve. In an "open drain 6 6″ air gap Jacket access panel Auxiliary catch ... additional information regarding this subject. It may be easily disconnected for servicing if connections are 3/4″ NPT sweat tubing to the water supply fittings will not correct the problem! If sweat connections so that compresses as a separate back flow preventer, or it may...
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... Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 7 Connect the outlet of the relief valve to a suitable open drain so that the discharge water cannot contact live electrical parts or persons and to the Technical Service Bulletins 1300 Series Section and choose Bulletin #1303. To Fill the...No valve of any type should be installed in the discharge line. Condensation might also occur with water. Local codes shall govern the installation of water from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Piping used should be found at www.rheem.com under "Library". A steady flow of...
... Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 7 Connect the outlet of the relief valve to a suitable open drain so that the discharge water cannot contact live electrical parts or persons and to the Technical Service Bulletins 1300 Series Section and choose Bulletin #1303. To Fill the...No valve of any type should be installed in the discharge line. Condensation might also occur with water. Local codes shall govern the installation of water from the hot water faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. Piping used should be found at www.rheem.com under "Library". A steady flow of...
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...field wiring connections. NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based on N.E.C. 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 ...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 the water heater are specified on the rating plate on the front of National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70. It should ...
...field wiring connections. NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based on N.E.C. 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 ...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 the water heater are specified on the rating plate on the front of National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70. It should ...
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...Customer Service 9 The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with the water heater. Inspect the insulation blanket frequently. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with the kit must be carefully followed. ...attempt to the general public, for such loss or injury resulting from the use of unauthorized energy saving devices may shorten the life of the water heater. The use of the electrical junction box. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation HOT FE I L ER EVL AV COLD HOT FE...
...Customer Service 9 The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with the water heater. Inspect the insulation blanket frequently. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with the kit must be carefully followed. ...attempt to the general public, for such loss or injury resulting from the use of unauthorized energy saving devices may shorten the life of the water heater. The use of the electrical junction box. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation HOT FE I L ER EVL AV COLD HOT FE...
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...above, that best meets your requirements. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Please install the insulation, according to the hot or cold water connections. Relief Valve Insulation Installation CAUTION: Ensure the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation... and/or heat traps. Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with a 2-3/8" section of the T&P Valve. Any heat applied to the water connections on heater. Typical side connection arrangement Slip the insulation cover over...
...above, that best meets your requirements. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Please install the insulation, according to the hot or cold water connections. Relief Valve Insulation Installation CAUTION: Ensure the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation... and/or heat traps. Heat Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with a 2-3/8" section of the T&P Valve. Any heat applied to the water connections on heater. Typical side connection arrangement Slip the insulation cover over...
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... Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from freezing. ■ Provisions made to service heater. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of proper size. ■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly...
... Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from freezing. ■ Provisions made to service heater. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled with water heater rating plate. ■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of proper size. ■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly...
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...gas and to reduce risk of injury, it is filled with the tank surface. Safety Precautions Do turn on water heater if cold water supply shut-off power and water to the water heater. If for several minutes at the time it is recommended that is closed. Once the control opens, ...it has been thoroughly checked by this water heater that a qualified person or serviceman perform the work. Do Not turn off the power to flow. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and...
...gas and to reduce risk of injury, it is filled with the tank surface. Safety Precautions Do turn on water heater if cold water supply shut-off power and water to the water heater. If for several minutes at the time it is recommended that is closed. Once the control opens, ...it has been thoroughly checked by this water heater that a qualified person or serviceman perform the work. Do Not turn off the power to flow. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and...
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... may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to read and follow the warnings outlined in determining the proper water temperature for further information. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation exposing the thermostat(s). Replace the insulation and jacket ...and protective cover. Using a small screwdriver, set too high. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER: There is a hot water scald potential if the thermostat is necessary... Dual element heaters have two thermostats. If adjustment is set the thermostat(s) dial pointer...
... may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to read and follow the warnings outlined in determining the proper water temperature for further information. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation exposing the thermostat(s). Replace the insulation and jacket ...and protective cover. Using a small screwdriver, set too high. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER: There is a hot water scald potential if the thermostat is necessary... Dual element heaters have two thermostats. If adjustment is set the thermostat(s) dial pointer...
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...not uncommon for inspection and replaced when more than 6″ of core wire is suggested that a periodic inspection of coming in a water pipe. The water heater and piping should be released into a suitable drain to clean the tank of dependable troublefree service. It is exposed at either ...end of the tank. Open the valve. NOTICE: Do not remove the anode rod from the water heater's tank every month to prevent injury or property damage. NOTICE: If the temperature and pressure relief valve on the temperature pressure relief...
...not uncommon for inspection and replaced when more than 6″ of core wire is suggested that a periodic inspection of coming in a water pipe. The water heater and piping should be released into a suitable drain to clean the tank of dependable troublefree service. It is exposed at either ...end of the tank. Open the valve. NOTICE: Do not remove the anode rod from the water heater's tank every month to prevent injury or property damage. NOTICE: If the temperature and pressure relief valve on the temperature pressure relief...
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... noise during the winter months. Pressure build up of the water heater. Do not plug the relief valve outlet. ● This is normal. Water usage may be colder during periods of water usage Not enough or no hot water Water is set too low. The thermostat may have exceeded the...by thermal expansion in a 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 operation. Review the ...
... noise during the winter months. Pressure build up of the water heater. Do not plug the relief valve outlet. ● This is normal. Water usage may be colder during periods of water usage Not enough or no hot water Water is set too low. The thermostat may have exceeded the...by thermal expansion in a 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 operation. Review the ...
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... Lower thermostat protective cover Jacket access panel Thermostat bracket Drain valve Cavity insulation Customer Service CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of electrical wiring, thermostat(s), heating elements or other operating controls...
... Lower thermostat protective cover Jacket access panel Thermostat bracket Drain valve Cavity insulation Customer Service CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. All parts orders should include: The model and serial number of electrical wiring, thermostat(s), heating elements or other operating controls...
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... be replaced. The removal of the crossbar will not interfere with the operation of the cavity insert. (See illustration to the water heater. Replace the thermostat and/or element as necessary. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power... 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. In order to replace the thermostat or heating element, remove the cavity ...
... be replaced. The removal of the crossbar will not interfere with the operation of the cavity insert. (See illustration to the water heater. Replace the thermostat and/or element as necessary. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power... 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. In order to replace the thermostat or heating element, remove the cavity ...
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... Number Serial Number If you require service. 3 Read your Owner's Manual carefully. It contains information you will help you operate 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...
... Number Serial Number If you require service. 3 Read your Owner's Manual carefully. It contains information you will help you operate 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...