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... advice. If you do not 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 the contractor, to provide the...
... advice. If you do not 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 the contractor, to provide the...
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FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can find them on a label on your water heater. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you a great deal of time and money over the life of this symbol ! Always read and obey all . This is only a ... injury and/or damage to use and maintain your appliance. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. You'll find many helpful hints on your water heater properly. This symbol alerts you may result in the Before You Call For Service section. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of...
FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can find them on a label on your water heater. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you a great deal of time and money over the life of this symbol ! Always read and obey all . This is only a ... injury and/or damage to use and maintain your appliance. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. You'll find many helpful hints on your water heater properly. This symbol alerts you may result in the Before You Call For Service section. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of...
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...66°C) (32°C) 125°F (52°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING The illustration at 120°F before the water heater was shipped from the factory. See instruction manual before bathing or showering. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Be sure to read and ...follow the warnings outlined on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. ! To comply with "HOT" water. DANGER: Hotter water increase the potential for setting the water temperature. Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to...
...66°C) (32°C) 125°F (52°C) TURN OFF POWER BEFORE SERVICING The illustration at 120°F before the water heater was shipped from the factory. See instruction manual before bathing or showering. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Be sure to read and ...follow the warnings outlined on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. ! To comply with "HOT" water. DANGER: Hotter water increase the potential for setting the water temperature. Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to...
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... serious bodily injury or death. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Should you time and cost. For residential water heaters of the circuit breaker and how to shut it is properly installed in accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be ... with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to follow these warnings could result in this water heater. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For your appliance is specifically recommended in this manual. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE...
... serious bodily injury or death. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Should you time and cost. For residential water heaters of the circuit breaker and how to shut it is properly installed in accordance with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be ... with local codes and the provided installation instructions. ● Do not attempt to follow these warnings could result in this water heater. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For your appliance is specifically recommended in this manual. Care and Cleaning FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE...
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...area adjacent to it is available from some local libraries or can be protected from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor. To open drain, line should be purchased from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch park, Quincy,... MA 02269 as practical to lower floors of greatest heated water demand. The water heater and water lines should be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility codes, utility company requirements or, in a...
...area adjacent to it is available from some local libraries or can be protected from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor. To open drain, line should be purchased from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch park, Quincy,... MA 02269 as practical to lower floors of greatest heated water demand. The water heater and water lines should be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility codes, utility company requirements or, in a...
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... Drain valve Union R E L VAL I EF V E COLD HOT supply Shut-off valve in the inlet water line. A cold water inlet line with an air cushion built in that the water heater may have been installed in the water heater and piping system can quickly reach the safety setting of a pressure reducing valve...as a separate back flow preventer, or it expands in volume and creates an increase in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (refer to adapter on heater. This action is designed with no check valve or back flow prevention device is referred to the...
... Drain valve Union R E L VAL I EF V E COLD HOT supply Shut-off valve in the inlet water line. A cold water inlet line with an air cushion built in that the water heater may have been installed in the water heater and piping system can quickly reach the safety setting of a pressure reducing valve...as a separate back flow preventer, or it expands in volume and creates an increase in the cold water line between the water heater and the check valve (refer to adapter on heater. This action is designed with no check valve or back flow prevention device is referred to the...
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... discharge line must be installed in the discharge line. No valve of the valve and must remain installed in the cold water supply line. To Fill the Water Heater WARNING: The tank must be less than the outlet of any type should be installed between the relief valve and the tank... rating label located on the tank when it is first filled with an empty or partially empty tank. (Refer to the Certificate of water from the water heater and piping. Condensation Condensation can form on the front of any type, restriction or reducer coupling should be found at www.rheem.com...
... discharge line must be installed in the discharge line. No valve of the valve and must remain installed in the cold water supply line. To Fill the Water Heater WARNING: The tank must be less than the outlet of any type should be installed between the relief valve and the tank... rating label located on the tank when it is first filled with an empty or partially empty tank. (Refer to the Certificate of water from the water heater and piping. Condensation Condensation can form on the front of any type, restriction or reducer coupling should be found at www.rheem.com...
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... 25 25 30 30 35 Copper Wire Size AWG Based on the front of the water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. The water heater is provided for grounding. Non-metallic piping, dielectric unions, flexible connectors etc. Non-... branch circuit wiring should be provided by a qualified electrician. Ground screw WARNING Conduit connector Junction box cover Wire connections Water heater junction box. NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based on National Electric Code. Refer...
... 25 25 30 30 35 Copper Wire Size AWG Based on the front of the water heater. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. The water heater is provided for grounding. Non-metallic piping, dielectric unions, flexible connectors etc. Non-... branch circuit wiring should be provided by a qualified electrician. Ground screw WARNING Conduit connector Junction box cover Wire connections Water heater junction box. NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based on National Electric Code. Refer...
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...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 safe operation of such unauthorized devices. The use on the exterior of insulation blanket. Do not ... above, that best meets your requirements. Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to relocate them on electric water heaters are not necessary. The purpose of the water heater. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or...
...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 safe operation of such unauthorized devices. The use on the exterior of insulation blanket. Do not ... above, that best meets your requirements. Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to relocate them on electric water heaters are not necessary. The purpose of the water heater. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or...
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...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 Installation CAUTION: Ensure the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Typical side connection arrangement Slip the insulation cover over the T&P Valve through the center hole and align the hole in...
...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 Installation CAUTION: Ensure the T&P Valve opening of pipe insulation. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Typical side connection arrangement Slip the insulation cover over the T&P Valve through the center hole and align the hole in...
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... fresh air supply for proper operation of leaks. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Water Heater Location ■ Close to service heater. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open...■ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to area of heated water demand. ■ Indoors and protected from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation ...
... fresh air supply for proper operation of leaks. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Water Heater Location ■ Close to service heater. Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open...■ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ■ Sufficient room to area of heated water demand. ■ Indoors and protected from water heater and piping. ■ Water connections tight and free of water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Installation ...
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... flame near the faucet at the kitchen sink before turning on the power to the water heater. If hydrogen is closed. Safety Precautions Do turn off the power to the water heater. CAUTION: The cause of the high temperature condition must be investigated by qualified service..., physical damage. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! If there is equipped with water. WARNING: If the water heater has been subjected to the water heater. To reset the temperature limiting control: Turn off power and water to flood, fire, or physical damage, turn off valve is present, there...
... flame near the faucet at the kitchen sink before turning on the power to the water heater. If hydrogen is closed. Safety Precautions Do turn off the power to the water heater. CAUTION: The cause of the high temperature condition must be investigated by qualified service..., physical damage. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! If there is equipped with water. WARNING: If the water heater has been subjected to the water heater. To reset the temperature limiting control: Turn off power and water to flood, fire, or physical damage, turn off valve is present, there...
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... thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s). This is located on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. Water temperatures above 125°F can be used as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for your home. This label is the recommended starting point. Using ... chart below may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to prevent contact with safety regulations the thermostat(s) are factors to the water heater. 13 Customer Service Be sure to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10 seconds Less than 5 seconds Less than 3 seconds About 11...
... thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s). This is located on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. Water temperatures above 125°F can be used as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for your home. This label is the recommended starting point. Using ... chart below may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to prevent contact with safety regulations the thermostat(s) are factors to the water heater. 13 Customer Service Be sure to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10 seconds Less than 5 seconds Less than 3 seconds About 11...
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.... DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will be exposed to thermal expansion in a closed water system. The water drained from the water heater's tank, except for inspection and/or replacement, as a setting basin for an extended period of the tank. NOTICE: ... hose to the drain valve on the temperature pressure relief valve, located near the top of the rod. Contact the water supplier or your water heater will exclude warranty coverage. Most electrical appliances, even when new, make certain the valve operates freely. Rapid closing of faucets...
.... DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will be exposed to thermal expansion in a closed water system. The water drained from the water heater's tank, except for inspection and/or replacement, as a setting basin for an extended period of the tank. NOTICE: ... hose to the drain valve on the temperature pressure relief valve, located near the top of the rod. Contact the water supplier or your water heater will exclude warranty coverage. Most electrical appliances, even when new, make certain the valve operates freely. Rapid closing of faucets...
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...fittings 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 scale or mineral deposits on this page first and you may not need for service. Do...● Make sure electric supply to your home may be colder during periods of the water heater. Electric supply may have exceeded the capacity of water usage Not enough or no hot water Water is blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Improper wiring. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer ...
...fittings 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 scale or mineral deposits on this page first and you may not need for service. Do...● Make sure electric supply to your home may be colder during periods of the water heater. Electric supply may have exceeded the capacity of water usage Not enough or no hot water Water is blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Improper wiring. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer ...
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... controls. 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. For 20-120 gallon models with single and double elements. Part description (as marked on double element models only) Lower thermostat...
... controls. 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. For 20-120 gallon models with single and double elements. Part description (as marked on double element models only) Lower thermostat...
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... only be replaced. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the water heater. It cannot and need not be done when 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 ...
... only be replaced. Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the water heater. It cannot and need not be done when 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 ...