Electric Residential Water Heaters

1 Water HeatersElectric ResidentialModel: HE Series, GE Series, PE Series, SE SeriesThe purpose of this manual is twofold: one, for the contractor, to provide the installerwith basic directions and recommendations for the proper installation and adjustmentof the Water heater; and two, for the owner operator, to explain the features, operation,safety precautions, maintenance and trouble shooting of the Water heater. Thismanual includes a parts is imperative that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust thiswater heater read the instructions carefully so that they may understand how to performthese operations. If you do not understand these instructions or any terms within it, seekprofessional questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of thiswater heater should be directed to the seller from whom it was purchased.

2 Ifadditional information is required, refer to the section If You Need Do not destroy this manual. Please read carefully and keep in a safe place for future this symbol as an indication of Important Safety Information!California Proposition 65 Warning:This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.!!Single and Double Element Models, Residential 20 120 Gallon LISTED786 HPart No. AP12168-7 (01/05)Pub. No. 49-50009-5 11-03 JR Manufactured under trademark license by:Rheem Manufacturing Box 244020, Montgomery, AL 36124-4020 Printed in USAUse & Care ManualWith Installation Instructions for the InstallerSafety InformationSafety Precautions.

3 3, 4 Installation InstructionsLocation .. 5 Water Connections .. 6 Electrical Connections .. 8 Operating InstructionsSafety Controls .. 12 Water Temperature .. 13 Care and CleaningDraining .. 14 Extended Shut-Down .. 14 Maintenance.. 14 Troubleshooting TipsBefore You CallFor Service.. 15 Customer ServiceParts List .. 16 Wiring Diagram .. 18 Product Registration .. 192 Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsCare and CleaningOperating InstructionsInstallation InstructionsSafety InstructionsInside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintainyour Water heater properly. Just a little preventive care on yourpart can save you a great deal of time and money over the life ofyour Water ll find many answers to common problems in the Before YouCall For Service section.

4 If you review our chart of TroubleshootingTips first, you may not need to call for service at THIS MANUALFOR YOUR RECORDSW rite the model and serial numbers here:##You can find them on a label on the sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain serviceunder the !Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that isin the back of this you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phonecall away. For service call YOU NEED SERVICEREAD THE SAFETY INFORMATIONYour safety and the safety of others are very important. Thereare many important safety messages in this manual and on yourappliance. Always read and obey all safety is the safety alert symbol.

5 Recognize this symbol as an indication of Important Safety Information! Thissymbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and eitherthe word DANGER , WARNING , CAUTION or NOTICE .These words mean:DANGERAn imminently hazardous situation that willresult in death or serious potentially hazardous situation that couldresult in death or serious injury and/ordamage to potentially hazardous situation that mayresult in minor or moderate :Attention is called to observe a specifiedprocedure or maintain a specific condition.!!!!Safety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsOperating InstructionsCare and CleaningTroubleshooting TipsCustomer ServiceTime/Temperature Relationship in ScaldsTemperatureTime To Produce a Serious Burn120 FMore than 5 minutes125 F11/2to 2 minutes130 FAbout 30 seconds135 FAbout 10 seconds140 FLess than 5 seconds145 FLess than 3 seconds150 FAbout 11/2seconds155 FAbout 1 secondTable courtesy of Shriners Burn InstituteThe chart shown above may be used as a guide in determining the proper Water temperature foryour.

6 Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may require a 120 F or lowerthermostat setting to prevent contact with HOT temperature of the Water in the heater isregulated by the adjustable surface mountedthermostat(s) located behind the jacket accesspanel(s). Dual element Heaters have twothermostats. To comply with safety regulationsthe thermostat(s) were set at 120 F before thewater heater was shipped from the illustration at the leftshows the temperatureadjustment dial usedfor setting the watertemperature. Refer to the OperatingInstructions in thismanual for detailedinstructions in how toadjust the thermostat(s).DANGER: Hotter Water increase the potential forHot Water !

7 HOTW ater temperature over 125 F cancause severe burns instantly ordeath from , disabled and elderly areat highest risk of being instruction manual beforesetting temperature at Water before bathing limiting valves areavailable, see OFFPOWERBEFORESERVICING90 F150 F125 F(66 C)(52 C)(32 C)IMPORTANT SAFETY ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE buttonThermostatprotectivecoverThermosta tdial pointerWARNING! Water TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTS afety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the watertemperature setting of Water heater s thermostat. Water temperatures above 125 F cancause severe burns or death from scalding. Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlinedon the label pictured below.

8 This label is also located on the Water heater near thethermostat access : Mixing valves are available for reducing point ofuse Water temperature by mixing hot and cold Water inbranch Water lines. Contact a licensed plumber or thelocal plumbing authority for further SAFETY ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE !For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fireor explosion, Electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting toinstall or operate this Water heater. It may save you time and cost. Pay particular attentionto the Safety Instructions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious bodilyinjury or death.

9 Should you have problems understanding the instructions in this manual, or have any questions, STOP, and get help from a qualified service technician, or the localelectric INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIAC alifornia Law requires that Residential Water Heaters must be braced, anchored orstrapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions. Forresidential Water Heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with generic earthquakebracing instructions can be obtained from: Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street,Sacramento, CA 95814 or you may call 916-324-5315 or ask a Water heater dealer. However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. For Residential Water Heaters of a capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for acceptablebracing AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY THESE INSTRUCTIONSC ustomer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsCare and CleaningOperating InstructionsInstallation InstructionsSafety InstructionsHave the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker and how to shut itoff if necessary.

10 Turn off the circuit breaker if the Water heater has beensubjected to overheating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the ECO fails to shutoff. Read this manual entirely beforeinstalling or operating the Water heater. Use this appliance only for its intendedpurpose as described in this Use andCare Manual. Be sure your appliance is properlyinstalled in accordance with local codesand the provided installationinstructions. Do not attempt to repair or replace anypart of your Water heater unless it isspecifically recommended in this other servicing should be referred to aqualified PRECAUTIONSI nstalling the Water location chosen for the Water heater must take into consideration the following:Local Installation RegulationsThis Water heater must be installed inaccordance with these instructions, localcodes, utility codes, utility companyrequirements or, in the absence of localcodes, the latest edition of the NationalElectrical Code.