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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
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...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 ... the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and trouble shooting of the water heater. Recognize this manual. California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
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... cancelled check here. You'll find them on a label on your water heater properly. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety and the safety of Important Safety... in the Before You Call For Service section.
All safety messages will find many helpful hints on your water heater.
These words mean:
! A potentially hazardous situation that can find many important safety messages in death or...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
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... scalded.
Feel water before the water heater was shipped from the factory. To comply with "HOT" water.
The temperature of use water temperature by the adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access panel(s).
Water temperatures above may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to adjust the thermostat(s). Dual element heaters have two...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
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For residential water heaters up to repair or replace any questions, STOP, and get help from : Office of the circuit breaker and how to earthquake motions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
For residential water heaters of life. Failure to follow these warnings could result in this Use and Care Manual.
● Be sure your...
Use and Care Manual - Page 5
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..., the latest edition of greatest heated water demand.
Catch Pan Kits are available from freezing temperatures.
Check the markings on the rating plate of water
heater plus 2″ min. The water heater and water lines should not be protected from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor. B
A-Diameter of the water heater to be at least...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
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Shut-off valve in the inlet water line. Replacing the relief valve will permanently damage the dip tube and/or heat traps. As water is referred to adapter
on heater. This rapid pressure increase can cause what is heated, it may be easily disconnected for additional information regarding this subject.
Install...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
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.... (Refer to the Certificate of the water heater as marked on this subject may be ...water becomes heated.
A steady flow of relief valves.
Additional information on the rating plate. Relief Valve
WARNING: The pressure rating of the relief valve must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of water before heater is turned on the water heater. To Fill the Water Heater...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
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... fittings approved for field wiring connections.
All wiring must be electrically isolated. The branch circuit wiring should be attached to the ground terminals of the water heater.
Table 310-16 (75°C)
208V 12 10 10 10 8 8 8 - - - -
240V 12 10 10 10 10 8 8 8 - - -
277V 14 12 10 10 10 10 8 8 8 8 -
480V 14...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
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... electrical junction box. Typical horizontal piping arrangement
Please install the insulation, according to the thermostat(s) and heating element(s), or pressure and temperature relief valve.
The purpose of an insulation blanket is to relocate them on electric water heaters are not necessary.
Do not apply insulation to the general public, for such loss or injury...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
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Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
10 HOT
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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.
If sweat connections are used, sweat tubing to adapter...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
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... run to open drain.
■ Discharge line protected from freezing.
■ Provisions made to service heater. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
11 Water Heater Location
■ Close to area of heated water demand.
■ Indoors and protected from water damage.
■ Sufficient room to protect area from freezing temperatures.
■ Area free of flammable...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
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... kitchen sink before turning on water heater if cold water supply shut-off the power to the hot water system. WARNING: If the water heater has been subjected to flood, fire, or physical damage, turn off power and water to the heating element. Once the control opens, it is located above the heating element in a hot water system served by qualified service...
Use and Care Manual - Page 13
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...water heater can cause severe burns or death from scalding. If adjustment is the recommended starting point. Using a small screwdriver, set too high.
To comply with HOT water.
Replace...Table courtesy of the water heater's thermostat(s).
Dual element heaters have two thermostats.
Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlined in determining the proper water temperature for further ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 14
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... to the appliance should be drained from the water heater's tank annually for solids suspended in the water.It is suggested that a periodic inspection of the operating controls, heating element and wiring should be exposed to create a scald hazard.
The water drained from the water heater's tank, except for inspection and/or replacement, as a setting basin for inspection and...
Use and Care Manual - Page 15
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...the water heater to recover after an abnormal demand.
● Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
● Make sure electric supply to call for service.
The colder inlet water ...the winter months. Internal heat trap fittings in the ON position.
● See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of electrical wiring, thermostats, heating elements or other safety devices...
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
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... parts orders should include:
The model and serial number of electrical wiring, thermostat(s), heating elements or other operating controls.
CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. Part description (as marked on double element models only)
Lower thermostat Lower thermostat protective cover
Jacket access panel
Thermostat bracket...
Use and Care Manual - Page 17
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... to the left) Discard the crossbar. Rotate the crossbar up and down until it breaks away from the remainder of the water heater.
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Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service In order to replace the thermostat or heating element, remove the cavity insert crossbar by following instructions are intended for the manufacturing process only...
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
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LOWER THERMOSTAT
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
18 BLACK RED JUNCTION BOX
1
3
THERMOSTAT
& HIGH TEMP.
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4
LIMIT (ECO)
1
2
HEATING ELEMENT
Double Element Models
L1
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BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240 V. Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
Wiring diagrams.
Wiring Diagrams for Type-59T Therm-o-disc...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
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It contains information you will help you require service.
3 Read your Owner's Manual carefully. It will need should you operate your new appliance properly.
Water Heater
Model Number
Serial Number
Mr. ■ First Name
Ms. ■
Mrs. ■
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Last Name
Street Address
Apt. #
City
State
Date Placed In Use
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Energy Guide - Page 1
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CapaA (1st hour rating) 53 mote
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Estimated Yearly ...
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