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Use & Care Manual
With Installation Instructions for the Installer
Electric Point of Use
Water Heaters
Single Element 120 Volt Operation
1
Residential 2 /2 –20 Gallon
Model: GE Series
The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, to provide the installer
with basic directions and recommendations for the proper
installation and adjustment of the water heater; and two, for the
owner–operator, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions,
maintenance and trouble shooting of the water heater
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Safety Information IMPORTANT! Safety Precautions . . . . . . 3, 4 Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is in the back of this manual. FOR YOUR RECORDS Installation Instructions Write the model and serial numbers here: Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Water Connections . . . . . . . . . 6 # Electrical Connections . . . . . . 8 # Pipe Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 You can find them on a label on the appliance. Heat Traps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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T E S Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service E R IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. DANGER! WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of water heater’s thermostat. Water temperatures above 125°F can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlined on
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. It may save you time and cost. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to follow these warning
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Installing the water heater. The location chosen for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be installed in Electrical Code. It is available from some accordance with these instructions, local local libraries or can be purchased from codes, utility codes, utility company the National Fire Protectio
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Installing the water heater. Inspect Shipment Inspect the water heater for possible damage. Check the markings on the rating plate of the water heater to be certain the power supply corresponds to the water heater requirements. Thermal Expansion heater and the system piping. This rapid Determine if a check valve exists in the inlet water line. It may have been installed in pressure increase can quickly reach the safety setting of the relief valve, causing it to the cold water line as a separate
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Typical Installation Unions Recommended Union Temperature & heat trap pressure relief 6″ minimum valve Anode Hot water outlet Water to fixtures Heater Jacket Temperature & pressure relief Power supply Jacket Shut-off valve 1 valve cord 2 /2 gal. access models only panel To cold water Cold water supply supply Drain valve* Relief Shut-off valve Opening valve for 1/2″ discha
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Installing the water heater. WARNING: The tank To Fill the Water Heater must be full of water before heater is turned on. The Make certain the drain valve is completely A steady flow of water from the hot water water heater warranty does closed. faucet(s) indicates a full water heater. not cover damage or failure Open the shut-off valve in the cold water resulting from operation with an empty or partially supply line. empty tank. (Refer to the Open each hot water faucet slowly to Certificate of
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based on National Electric Code. Refer to wiring diagrams in this manual for field wiring connections. Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size Guide Total Water Recommended Over Current Protection Copper Wire Size AWG Based Heater Wattage (fuse or circuit breaker amperage rating) on N.E.C. Table 310-16
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HOT HOT HOT L COLD COLD CO D R E V L I A L E V F E R E V L A I L E V F E R E V L A I L E V F E Installing the water heater. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation Typical side piping Typical vertical piping Typical horizontal piping arrangement arrangement arrangement For increased energy efficiency, some Please install the insulation, according water heaters have been supplied with to the illustrations above, that best two 24” sections of pipe insulation. meets your requirements. Relief Valv
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Installation checklist. Water Heater Location ■ Close to area of heated water ■ Provisions made to protect area demand. from water damage. ■ Indoors and protected from ■ Sufficient room to service heater. freezing temperatures. ■ Area free of flammable vapors. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply for proper operation of water heater. Water Supply ■ Water heater completely filled
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Operating the water heater. CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this water heater that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of injury, it is recommended that the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present, there will be an unusua
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T E S Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service E R Water Temperature Setting The temperature of the water in the Water temperatures above 125°F ! DANGER: Hotter water water heater can be regulated by setting can cause severe burns or death from increases the Potential the temperature dial of the adjustable scalding. Be sure to read and follow the for Hot Water SCALDS. Households with small surface mounted therm
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Care and cleaning of the water heater. Draining the Water Heater In order to drain the water heater, turn CAUTION: Shut off power to the off the cold water supply. Open a hot water heater before draining water. water faucet or lift the handle on the DANGER: Before manually operating relief valve to admit air to the tank. the relief valve, make certain no one will Attach a garden hose to the drain valve be exposed to the hot water released by the valve. The water drained from on the water heater
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Rumbling noise Water conditions in your ● Remove and clean the heating elements. home caused a build up of scale or mineral deposits on the heating elements. Relief valve Pressure build up ca
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E S T E R R E T S E Replacement Parts. 1 For 2 /2 gallon models and 6, 10 & 20 gallon models with single elements. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders using a Visa/MasterCard Part description (as noted below) call 800-431-1549. and number of parts desired. CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT All parts orders should include: attempt repair of electrical wiring, The model and serial number of the thermostat(s), heating elements or water heater from the rating plate. other operating
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Wiring diagrams. Wiring Diagrams for Type–59T Therm-o-disc Thermostats TO PROPERLY GROUNDED H G N RECEPTACLE ON BRANCH CIRCUIT 1 THERMOSTAT 2 & HIGH TEMP. 1 2 HEATING ELEMENT 120 V Plug Connected cord set ONLY BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL G* H N 1 THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. LIMIT (ECO) 2 1 2 HEATING ELEMENT 120 V Field Connected ONLY 17 BLACK BLACK BLACK B
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Notes. 18 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions
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Cut here Cut here ✁ ✁ Please place in envelope and mail to: Rheem Manufacturing Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 34070 Louisville, KY 40232-4070 19
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete and mail After mailing the Read your Owner's this Consumer registration below, Manual carefully. Product Ownership store this document It will help you Registration today. in a safe place. It operate your new contains information appliance properly. you will need should you require service. 3 12 Model Number Serial Number If you require service, call 800-431-1549. Cut here ✁ Con
