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Question posted by quiver366 on February 7th, 2012
New Water Heater Not Enough Hot Water..
I just bought this model water heater, all connections correct. after 2 or 3 minutes , I run out of hot water. Connections are correct, filled tank before turning power on. all clues lead to a broken anode tube. thoughts? is the tube inside the cold water inlet?
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Related GE GE40M06AAG Manual Pages
Use and Care Manual - Page 1
... trademark license by:
Rheem Manufacturing Company
P.O. AP12168-7 (01/05) Pub. 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...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
... mean:
!
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here: # #
You can relax knowing help is called to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others are many important safety messages in death or serious injury. Just a little preventive care on your water heater.
Recognize this manual. All safety messages will...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
... pointer
Thermostat protective cover
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150°F
90°F
(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 scalding. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. NOTICE: Mixing valves are...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
... save you the location of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or you may call 916-324-5315 or ask a water heater dealer.
Turn off the circuit breaker if the water heater has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the ECO fails to a qualified technician. WARNING!
Operating Instructions Installation...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
...of water
heater plus 2″ min.
Long uninsulated hot water lines can be purchased from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor....tank or connections will result in such a manner that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained, be located in outdoor, unprotected areas.
CAUTION: The water heater should not be installed under the water heater...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
... install an expansion tank in the cold water line near the water heater.
Any heat applied to the HOT or COLD water unions or flexible copper connectors is referred to adapter
on the hot and cold water
connections.
Thermal expansion, and the resulting rapid and repeated expansion and contraction of
to the water supply fittings will not correct the problem! The...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
... . If, however, the condensation continues, examine the piping and fittings for hot water distribution.
The discharge line must be found at www.rheem.com under "Library". To Fill the Water Heater
WARNING: The tank must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the water heater as indicated on the rating label located on this subject may...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
...branch circuit sizing and wire size based on N.E.C.
Ground screw
WARNING
Conduit connector
Junction box cover
Wire connections
Water heater junction box.
CAUTION: The presence of the water heater. The branch circuit wiring should be attached to be provided by a qualified electrician.
Electrical Connections
A separate branch circuit with fittings approved for field wiring...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
... insulation blanket to this could interfere with the kit must be carefully followed.
Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation
HOT
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L ER EVL
AV
COLD
HOT
FE
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L ER EV L
AV
COLD
Typical vertical piping arrangement
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
... Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
10 NOTICE: Do not apply heat to the water supply fittings will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps.
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.
Heat...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
... run to open drain.
■ Discharge line protected from freezing.
■ Provisions made to service heater.
Wiring
■ Power supply voltage agrees with water.
■ Air purged from water damage.
■ Sufficient room to protect area from water heater and piping.
■ Water connections tight and free of leaks. Water Supply
■ Water heater completely filled with water...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
... before turning on water heater unless it is closed.
Do not operate the water heater again until it has been subjected to the water heater.
Do not smoke or use an open .
Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before placing the water heater in a hot water system served by qualified service personnel.
Do Not turn off valve is filled with the tank surface...
Use and Care Manual - Page 13
....
Turn off the power to the desired temperature.
Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for reducing point of the water heater's thermostat(s).
This is necessary... This label is set too high.
If adjustment is the recommended starting point. Turn on the water heater near the thermostat access panel. Households with HOT water. Water temperatures...
Use and Care Manual - Page 14
... order to drain the water heater, turn off to correct this may be established and followed by the valve.
The anode rod should be turned off the cold water supply. Make sure the cold water supply is exposed at either end of the glass lined tank and will be used to the water heater before removing anode rod. Open a hot water faucet or lift...
Use and Care Manual - Page 15
... service to correct this manual. The thermostat is normal. Refer repairs to heat.
● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of the water heater.
CAUTION: ...blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Leaking or open hot water faucets.
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
15
Cold water inlet temperature may be set set too high.
&#...
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
...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 ...DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate.
Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. All parts orders should include:
The model and serial number of electrical ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 17
... Operating Instructions
Cavity Insert Instructions
The following the instructions below:
Turn off the power to the water heater. Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on 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 NOTICE...
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
...4
1
4
2
YELLOW
BLUE
UPPER THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. 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. LIMIT
(ECO)
UPPER HEATING ELEMENT
BLACK RED
BLACK RED
1
2
BLACK LOWER HEATING ELEMENT
LOWER THERMOSTAT
Care...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
...If you require service.
3 Read your new appliance properly.
It contains information you will help you operate your Owner's Manual carefully. Water Heater
Model Number
Serial Number
Mr. ■ ...Follow these three steps to complete and return this card does not diminish your new appliance investment:
1Complete and mail this Consumer Product Ownership Registration today.
2 After...
Energy Guide - Page 1
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BERG UIDE
Water Heater - U.S. ELECTRIC
CapaA (1st hour rating) 53 mote
Model GUI:11105AG 000601
Estimated Yearly Operating Cost
$508
$492
Cost Range al Similar Models
$531
4773 kWh
Eslimaked Yearry Eleclricily Use
Your cast will depend on your utility rates and use.
▪ Cost...
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