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...Please read the instructions carefully so that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this water heater read carefully and keep in USA Manufactured... ! It is imperative that they may understand how to provide the installer with basic directions and recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater; If additional information is twofold: ... 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...
...Please read the instructions carefully so that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this water heater read carefully and keep in USA Manufactured... ! It is imperative that they may understand how to provide the installer with basic directions and recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater; If additional information is twofold: ... 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...
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... imminently hazardous situation that may not need to common problems in this symbol ! 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...
... imminently hazardous situation that may not need to common problems in this symbol ! 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...
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... Less than 3 seconds About 11/2 seconds About 1 second The chart shown above 125°F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. DANGER: Hotter water increase the potential for further information. Children, disabled and elderly are available for your home. Refer...
... Less than 3 seconds About 11/2 seconds About 1 second The chart shown above 125°F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. DANGER: Hotter water increase the potential for further information. Children, disabled and elderly are available for your home. Refer...
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...of your safety, the information in serious bodily injury or death. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you time and cost. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. It may call 916-324-5315 or ask a... personal injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this water heater. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure ...
...of your safety, the information in serious bodily injury or death. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you time and cost. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. It may call 916-324-5315 or ask a... personal injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before installing or operating the water heater. ● Use this water heater. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure ...
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...Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be purchased from freezing temperatures. Location Locate the water heater in damage to the area adjacent to... servicing such as practical to lower floors of elements or checking controls. Place the water heater in outdoor, unprotected areas. Do not install the water heater in such a manner that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained, be avoided, it or to the area of ...
...Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be purchased from freezing temperatures. Location Locate the water heater in damage to the area adjacent to... servicing such as practical to lower floors of elements or checking controls. Place the water heater in outdoor, unprotected areas. Do not install the water heater in such a manner that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained, be avoided, it or to the area of ...
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...if connections are used, necessary. This rapid pressure increase can cause premature failure of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water softener. Install a shut-off valve Thermal expansion tank (if required) Heat trap 6″ minimum Anode Electrical junction box (use only copper conductors) ... a "closed water system", however, prevents the expanding water from flowing back into the city main where the pressure is to install an expansion tank in the cold water line as the system pressure increases, thereby relieving the over pressure condition and eliminating the ...
...if connections are used, necessary. This rapid pressure increase can cause premature failure of a pressure reducing valve, water meter or water softener. Install a shut-off valve Thermal expansion tank (if required) Heat trap 6″ minimum Anode Electrical junction box (use only copper conductors) ... a "closed water system", however, prevents the expanding water from flowing back into the city main where the pressure is to install an expansion tank in the cold water line as the system pressure increases, thereby relieving the over pressure condition and eliminating the ...
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...valve of any type should be found at www.rheem.com under "Library". Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 7 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with an empty or partially empty tank. (Refer to the Certificate... of water before heater is first filled with a heavy water draw and very cold inlet water temperature. Piping used should be installed between the relief valve and the tank. The discharge line must be less than the outlet of the heater (1 watt=3.412 ...
...valve of any type should be found at www.rheem.com under "Library". Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 7 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with an empty or partially empty tank. (Refer to the Certificate... of water before heater is first filled with a heavy water draw and very cold inlet water temperature. Piping used should be installed between the relief valve and the tank. The discharge line must be less than the outlet of the heater (1 watt=3.412 ...
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... conduction for field wiring connections. The voltage requirements and wattage load for use as a grounding conductor and installed with copper conductors, overcurrent protective device and suitable disconnecting means must conform to the junction box inside jacket...not approved for use as a ground conductor shall include a separate conductor for field wiring connections. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Electrical Connections A separate branch circuit with fittings approved for 1/2″ or 3/4″ electrical ...
... conduction for field wiring connections. The voltage requirements and wattage load for use as a grounding conductor and installed with copper conductors, overcurrent protective device and suitable disconnecting means must conform to the junction box inside jacket...not approved for use as a ground conductor shall include a separate conductor for field wiring connections. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. Electrical Connections A separate branch circuit with fittings approved for 1/2″ or 3/4″ electrical ...
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... attached to the water heater or attempt to relocate them on electric water heaters are not necessary. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: If local codes require external application of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby ... and standby loss requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary. The use of the water heater. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or pressure and temperature relief valve. Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets,...
... attached to the water heater or attempt to relocate them on electric water heaters are not necessary. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING: If local codes require external application of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby ... and standby loss requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary. The use of the water heater. Typical horizontal piping arrangement Please install the insulation, according to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or pressure and temperature relief valve. Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets,...
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...Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with a 2-3/8" section of the T&P Valve. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. 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. Any heat applied to the water connections...
...Trap For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with a 2-3/8" section of the T&P Valve. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. 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. Any heat applied to the water connections...
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Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from freezing. ■ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ■ Sufficient room .... ■ Air purged from freezing temperatures. ■ Area free of flammable vapors. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for proper operation of water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
Relief Valve ■ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain. ■ Discharge line protected from freezing. ■ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ■ Sufficient room .... ■ Air purged from freezing temperatures. ■ Area free of flammable vapors. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for proper operation of water heater. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions...
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... heater if cold water supply shut-off power to water heater if it is closed. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 12 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! Safety Controls The water heater is present, there will be removed. CAUTION: The...
... heater if cold water supply shut-off power to water heater if it is closed. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 12 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Operating the water heater. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! Safety Controls The water heater is present, there will be removed. CAUTION: The...
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... recommended starting point. Turn on the power to read and follow the warnings outlined in determining the proper water temperature for further information. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER: There is a hot water scald potential if the thermostat is located on the water heater. Dual element heaters have two thermostats...
... recommended starting point. Turn on the power to read and follow the warnings outlined in determining the proper water temperature for further information. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions DANGER: There is a hot water scald potential if the thermostat is located on the water heater. Dual element heaters have two thermostats...
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...operation with the hot water released by service personnel qualified in a closed water system. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of dangerous hydrogen gas. If the hissing or singing sound level increases excessively, the ... water to the appliance should be due to conserve energy and prevent a build-up of the water heater. Contact a qualified installer or plumbing contract to a drain. A water heater's tank can be turned off power to correct this may require cleaning. Care...
...operation with the hot water released by service personnel qualified in a closed water system. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of dangerous hydrogen gas. If the hissing or singing sound level increases excessively, the ... water to the appliance should be due to conserve energy and prevent a build-up of the water heater. Contact a qualified installer or plumbing contract to a drain. A water heater's tank can be turned off power to correct this may require cleaning. Care...
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... electric supply to call for heat trap fittings when 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 reset limit ...(ECO). Electric service to correct this manual. Improper wiring. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Before You Call For Service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on how to your ...
... electric supply to call for heat trap fittings when 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 reset limit ...(ECO). Electric service to correct this manual. Improper wiring. Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Before You Call For Service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on how to your ...
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...-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. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts. Relief valve **Heat Trap **Nipple **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket Anode rod Junction box cover Plate cover...
...-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. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts. Relief valve **Heat Trap **Nipple **Heat Trap **Nipple Dip tube Dip tube gasket Anode rod Junction box cover Plate cover...
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..., remove the cavity insert crossbar by following instructions are intended for the manufacturing process only. 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.
..., remove the cavity insert crossbar by following instructions are intended for the manufacturing process only. 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.
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... ELEMENT Double Element Models L1 G* L2 BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240 V. BLACK RED JUNCTION BOX 1 3 2 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...
... ELEMENT Double Element Models L1 G* L2 BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240 V. BLACK RED JUNCTION BOX 1 3 2 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...