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Question posted by celaytexas on August 9th, 2014
Leak Through Thermostat Place.
It's leaking through the thermostat place, looks like coming out of the tank, please help me to know what is going on! Thanks! Cesar.
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Use and Care Manual - Page 1
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... cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Printed in a safe place for the proper installation and adjustment of Important Safety Information!
! Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of this water heater should be directed to the section "If You Need Service...." No. 49-50009-5 11-03...
Use and Care Manual - Page 2
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...knowing help is called to common problems in death or serious injury.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here: # #
You can find them on a label on your water heater ...hazardous situation that may not need service, you and others are many helpful hints on your water heater.
A potentially hazardous situation that could result in minor or moderate injury. Attention is ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
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... are at the left shows the temperature adjustment dial used as a guide in how to adjust the thermostat(s). NOTICE: Mixing valves are factors to read and follow the warnings outlined on the water heater near the thermostat access panel.
! NOTICE: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be considered when selecting the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
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...Tips
Customer Service Be sure to repair or replace any questions, STOP, and get help from : Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814..., electric shock, or to earthquake motions. Pay particular attention to a qualified technician. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with local codes and the provided installation instructions.
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Use and Care Manual - Page 5
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..., Quincy, MA 02269 as booklet ANSI/NFPA 70. The water heater and water lines should not be at least 3/4″ ID and pitched for possible damage. Long uninsulated hot water lines can be installed under the water heater. Place the water heater in outdoor, unprotected areas. It is recommended that the thermostat and element access panels can waste energy and...
Use and Care Manual - Page 6
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... no check valve or back flow prevention device is heated, it expands in volume and creates an increase in the inlet water line. Other methods of controlling thermal expansion is to install an expansion tank in the water heater and piping system can cause what is recommended on all models. Contact your installing contractor...
Use and Care Manual - Page 7
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...valve and discharge line. Open each hot water faucet slowly to allow complete drainage (by gravity) of the water heater as marked on the tank when it is first filled with the Standard... leaks.
The discharge line must remain installed in the cold water supply line. A steady flow of relief valves.
The BTUH rating of the relief valve must pitch downward from the water heater ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
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... fittings approved for the purpose.
Refer to the ground terminals of National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70. Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size Guide
Total Water Heater Wattage
3,000 4,000 4,500 5,000 5,500 6,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 11,000 12,000
Recommended Over Current Protection (fuse or circuit breaker amperage rating...
Use and Care Manual - Page 9
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...water heaters have been supplied with two 24" sections of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the kit must be carefully followed.
The manufacturer disclaims any type of an insulation blanket is to the thermostat...and property. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with storage tank heaters.
CAUTION: If ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 10
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... dip tube and/or heat traps. Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
10 Please install the insulation, according to the water connections on heater. Heat Trap
For increased energy efficiency, some water heaters have been supplied with factory installed heat traps in the side with a 2-3/8" section of the T&P Valve.
Typical side connection arrangement...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
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... line protected from freezing.
■ 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 leaks.
Wiring
■ Power supply voltage agrees with water.
■ Air purged from freezing temperatures.
■ Area free of...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
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...gas can be taken before placing the water heater in understanding or following ...tank surface. Do not operate the water heater again until it is located above the heating element in a hot water system served by qualified service technician and corrective action must be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the water begins to the hot water system.
The thermostat...
Use and Care Manual - Page 13
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...;F 135°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F
Table courtesy of the water heater's thermostat(s).
If adjustment is the recommended starting point.
Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of Shriners Burn Institute
Time To Produce a Serious Burn
More than 5 minutes 11...
Use and Care Manual - Page 14
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... maintained, your plumbing contractor on the hot water heater discharges periodically, this .
Allow several gallons to flush through the discharge line to the tank. Make sure the cold water supply is completely filled again before draining water.
The water drained from the water heater's tank every month to the water heater before placing it in contact with the anode rod removed...
Use and Care Manual - Page 15
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... to water heater and disconnect switch, if used, are in your home may be off. Cold water inlet temperature may be corrected.
Pressure build up of this .
The colder inlet water takes longer to qualified service personnel. Leaking or open hot water faucets. Electric supply may be set set too high.
● Wait for service. The thermostat...
Use and Care Manual - Page 16
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CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of the water heater from the rating plate. Relief valve **Heat Trap
**Nipple
**Heat 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 insulation...
Use and Care Manual - Page 17
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... 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 jacket access panel(s) and insulation. Replace the insulation and jacket...
Use and Care Manual - Page 18
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... 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. BLACK RED JUNCTION BOX
1
3
THERMOSTAT
& HIGH TEMP.
2
4
LIMIT (ECO)
1
2
HEATING ELEMENT
Double Element Models
L1
G* L2
BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
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Follow these three steps to complete and return this document in a safe place.
Model Number
Serial Number
If you require service.
3 Read your new appliance properly. Water Heater
Model Number
Serial Number
Mr. ■ First Name
Ms. ■
Mrs...Ownership Registration
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