Use and Care Manual
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...understand how to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and trouble shooting of the water heater. Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of this water heater should be directed to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. ® ... understand these operations. 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...
...understand how to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and trouble shooting of the water heater. Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of this water heater should be directed to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. ® ... understand these operations. 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...
Use and Care Manual
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...are very important. as an indication of this symbol ! DANGER ! For service call away. Recognize this manual. Just a little preventive care on your water heater properly. All safety messages will find many answers to common problems in this manual and on your part can find many helpful hints on...RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your water heater. This symbol alerts you to call for service at all safety messages. IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you do need to potential hazards that...
...are very important. as an indication of this symbol ! DANGER ! For service call away. Recognize this manual. Just a little preventive care on your water heater properly. All safety messages will find many answers to common problems in this manual and on your part can find many helpful hints on...RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your water heater. This symbol alerts you to call for service at all safety messages. IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you do need to potential hazards that...
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...°F 125°F 130°F 135°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of use water temperature by mixing hot and cold water in the heater is also located on the label pictured below. Refer to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10 seconds Less than... 5 seconds Less than 5 minutes 11/2 to the Operating Instructions in this manual for detailed instructions in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of Shriners Burn Institute More than 3 seconds About 11/2 seconds About 1 second The chart shown above 125°F can...
...°F 125°F 130°F 135°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of use water temperature by mixing hot and cold water in the heater is also located on the label pictured below. Refer to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10 seconds Less than... 5 seconds Less than 5 minutes 11/2 to the Operating Instructions in this manual for detailed instructions in determining the proper water temperature for reducing point of Shriners Burn Institute More than 3 seconds About 11/2 seconds About 1 second The chart shown above 125°F can...
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...service technician, or the local electric utility. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. It may call 916-324-5315 or ask a water heater dealer. Should you the location of a capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its intended purpose as ... in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your safety, the information in serious bodily injury or death. For residential water heaters of the circuit breaker and how to shut it is properly installed in accordance with local codes and the provided installation instructions....
...service technician, or the local electric utility. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. It may call 916-324-5315 or ask a water heater dealer. Should you the location of a capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for its intended purpose as ... in this Use and Care Manual. ● Be sure your safety, the information in serious bodily injury or death. For residential water heaters of the circuit breaker and how to shut it is properly installed in accordance with local codes and the provided installation instructions....
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...element access panels can be avoided, it or to lower floors of greatest heated water demand. Check the markings on the rating plate of the water heater to be installed under the water heater. To open drain, line should be installed in accordance with these instructions... structure. A B-Maximum 2″ NOTICE: Auxiliary catch pan MUST conform to the water heater requirements. 5 Place the water heater in an area where leakage of elements or checking controls. The water heater and water lines should be located in such a manner that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained...
...element access panels can be avoided, it or to lower floors of greatest heated water demand. Check the markings on the rating plate of the water heater to be installed under the water heater. To open drain, line should be installed in accordance with these instructions... structure. A B-Maximum 2″ NOTICE: Auxiliary catch pan MUST conform to the water heater requirements. 5 Place the water heater in an area where leakage of elements or checking controls. The water heater and water lines should be located in such a manner that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained...
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...increase can quickly reach the safety setting of controlling thermal expansion are used, necessary. Other methods of the relief valve, causing it to the water supply fittings will not correct the problem! Any heat applied to operate during each heating cycle. Union R E L VAL I EF V... below ). before fitting adapter to the illustration below for suggested method of components in that the water heater may have been installed in the cold water line as the system pressure increases, thereby relieving the over pressure condition and eliminating the repeated operation...
...increase can quickly reach the safety setting of controlling thermal expansion are used, necessary. Other methods of the relief valve, causing it to the water supply fittings will not correct the problem! Any heat applied to operate during each heating cycle. Union R E L VAL I EF V... below ). before fitting adapter to the illustration below for suggested method of components in that the water heater may have been installed in the cold water line as the system pressure increases, thereby relieving the over pressure condition and eliminating the repeated operation...
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... any type, restriction or reducer coupling should be found at www.rheem.com under "Library". Open the shut-off valve in the cold water supply line. This condition is completely closed. If, however, the condensation continues, examine the piping and fittings for complete terms and conditions.) Make... of the discharge line should not be threaded or concealed and should be less than the outlet of a type approved for hot water distribution. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from operation with an empty or partially empty tank. (Refer to vent from the...
... any type, restriction or reducer coupling should be found at www.rheem.com under "Library". Open the shut-off valve in the cold water supply line. This condition is completely closed. If, however, the condensation continues, examine the piping and fittings for complete terms and conditions.) Make... of the discharge line should not be threaded or concealed and should be less than the outlet of a type approved for hot water distribution. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from operation with an empty or partially empty tank. (Refer to vent from the...
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... approved for use as a ground conductor shall include a separate conductor for the purpose. CAUTION: The presence of the water heater. Refer to wiring diagrams in the piping and water heater does not provide sufficient conduction for field wiring connections. Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size Guide Total...15 20 25 25 30 30 35 Copper Wire Size AWG Based on National Electric Code. can cause the water heater 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 grounding conductor and...
... approved for use as a ground conductor shall include a separate conductor for the purpose. CAUTION: The presence of the water heater. Refer to wiring diagrams in the piping and water heater does not provide sufficient conduction for field wiring connections. Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size Guide Total...15 20 25 25 30 30 35 Copper Wire Size AWG Based on National Electric Code. can cause the water heater 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 grounding conductor and...
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... 24" sections of the electrical junction box. The use of an external insulation blanket to restrict the proper function and operation of the water heater and may endanger life and property. CAUTION: If local codes require the application of such unauthorized devices. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation...loss or injury resulting from the use of unauthorized energy saving devices may shorten the life of the water heater: Do not cover the operating or warning labels attached to the water heater or attempt to the top of insulation blanket. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any ...
... 24" sections of the electrical junction box. The use of an external insulation blanket to restrict the proper function and operation of the water heater and may endanger life and property. CAUTION: If local codes require the application of such unauthorized devices. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation...loss or injury resulting from the use of unauthorized energy saving devices may shorten the life of the water heater: Do not cover the operating or warning labels attached to the water heater or attempt to the top of insulation blanket. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any ...
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...2-3/8" section of the T&P Valve. HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical top connection arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory installed heat traps in the side with the opening is not obstructed by the insulation. Relief Valve Insulation.... If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to the hot or cold water connections. Please install the insulation, according to the water supply fittings will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. Any heat applied to the illustrations...
...2-3/8" section of the T&P Valve. HOT FE I L ER EV L AV COLD Typical top connection arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory installed heat traps in the side with the opening is not obstructed by the insulation. Relief Valve Insulation.... If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter before fitting adapter to the hot or cold water connections. Please install the insulation, according to the water supply fittings will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. Any heat applied to the illustrations...
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation checklist. Wiring ■ Power supply voltage agrees with water. ■ Air purged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of proper size. ■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed ...
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation checklist. Wiring ■ Power supply voltage agrees with water. ■ Air purged from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of proper size. ■ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed ...
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...opened for several minutes at the time 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 reduce risk of injury, it is recommended that... is located above the heating element in service again. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 12 Do Not turn off power to water heater if it has been thoroughly checked by qualified service technician and corrective action must be investigated by qualified service personnel. Do not ...
...opened for several minutes at the time 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 reduce risk of injury, it is recommended that... is located above the heating element in service again. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 12 Do Not turn off power to water heater if it has been thoroughly checked by qualified service technician and corrective action must be investigated by qualified service personnel. Do not ...
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...local plumbing authority for your home. Using a small screwdriver, set at 120°F or less where local codes require. Households with HOT water. The chart below may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to the desired temperature. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and ...off the power to be regulated by mixing hot and cold water in the water heater can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Water Temperature Setting The temperature of the water in branch water lines are factors to the water heater. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s). The ...
...local plumbing authority for your home. Using a small screwdriver, set at 120°F or less where local codes require. Households with HOT water. The chart below may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to the desired temperature. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and ...off the power to be regulated by mixing hot and cold water in the water heater can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Water Temperature Setting The temperature of the water in branch water lines are factors to the water heater. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s). The ...
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... and replaced when more than 6″ of core wire is to remain idle for an extended period of time, the power and water to the appliance should be exposed to inspect. In order to prevent injury or damage. If the hissing or singing sound level increases... in electric appliance repair. Do not plug the relief valve outlet. 14 Routine Preventative Maintenance Properly maintained, your plumbing contractor on the hot water heater discharges periodically, this . It is suggested that a routine preventive maintenance program be checked by the valve. The anode rod should be...
... and replaced when more than 6″ of core wire is to remain idle for an extended period of time, the power and water to the appliance should be exposed to inspect. In order to prevent injury or damage. If the hissing or singing sound level increases... in electric appliance repair. Do not plug the relief valve outlet. 14 Routine Preventative Maintenance Properly maintained, your plumbing contractor on the hot water heater discharges periodically, this . It is suggested that a routine preventive maintenance program be checked by the valve. The anode rod should be...
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... Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Rattling noise during the winter months. Electric supply may be off. Cold water inlet temperature may have exceeded the capacity of scale or mineral deposits on the heating elements. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer... service personnel. Manual reset limit (ECO). Refer repairs to correct this manual. Pressure build up of the water heater. Leaking or open hot water faucets. Contact the water supplier or plumbing contractor on this page first and you may be colder during periods of this . Safety...
... Rumbling noise Relief valve producing popping noise or draining Rattling noise during the winter months. Electric supply may be off. Cold water inlet temperature may have exceeded the capacity of scale or mineral deposits on the heating elements. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer... service personnel. Manual reset limit (ECO). Refer repairs to correct this manual. Pressure build up of the water heater. Leaking or open hot water faucets. Contact the water supplier or plumbing contractor on this page first and you may be colder during periods of this . Safety...
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.... 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. Specify voltage and wattage as noted below) and number of parts desired. For 20-120 gallon models with single and...
.... 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. Specify voltage and wattage as noted below) and number of parts desired. For 20-120 gallon models with single and...
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...when necessary. Replace the thermostat and/or element as necessary. 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. The removal of the crossbar ... and insulation. 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...
...when necessary. Replace the thermostat and/or element as necessary. 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. The removal of the crossbar ... and insulation. 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...
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Water Heater Model Number Serial Number Mr. ■ First Name Ms. ■ Mrs. ■ Miss ■ Last Name Street Address Apt. # City State Date Placed In ...
Energy Guide
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... Federal law prohibits removal of 10.65 cents per kWh. • For more information, visit wwwitc.goviappliances. U.S. ELECTRIC Capacity (1st hour rating) : 62 GALLONS Model SE50M12AAH 000001 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $520 $492 Cost Range of Similar Models $520 4879 kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your... of similar capacity fueled by electricity • Estimated operating cost based on a 2007 national average electricity cost of this label before consumer purchase BERG GUIDE Water Healer -
... Federal law prohibits removal of 10.65 cents per kWh. • For more information, visit wwwitc.goviappliances. U.S. ELECTRIC Capacity (1st hour rating) : 62 GALLONS Model SE50M12AAH 000001 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $520 $492 Cost Range of Similar Models $520 4879 kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use Your cost will depend on your... of similar capacity fueled by electricity • Estimated operating cost based on a 2007 national average electricity cost of this label before consumer purchase BERG GUIDE Water Healer -
