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UPRIGHTS

LOWBOYS

COMPACTS

TABLE TOPS

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 GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER

INSTALL VACUUM RELIEF IN
COLD WATER INLET LINE AS
REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES.

Summary of Contents for ELECTRIC WATER HEATER

Page 1: ...nstructions can result in fire asphyxiation serious personal injury or death Do not cover the temperature pressure relief T P valve Do not cover the instruction manual Keep it on the side of the water heater or nearby for future reference Do obtain new warning and instruction labels from A O Smith for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels EXTENDED NON USE PERIODS WARNING Hydro...

Page 2: ...2 UPRIGHTS LOWBOYS COMPACTS TABLE TOPS FIGURE 1 GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER INSTALL VACUUM RELIEF IN COLD WATER INLET LINE AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES ...

Page 3: ...ge 2 for typical installation Make sure a suitable pipe thread sealant is used to prevent leakage TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE A NEW TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE COMPLYING WITH THE STANDARD FOR RELIEF VALVES FOR HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS ANSI Z21 22 MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE HEATER IN THE MARKED OPENING PROVIDED THE VALVE MUST BE OF A SIZE INPUT RATING THAT WILL BE ADEQUATE FOR YOU...

Page 4: ...4 WIRING DIAGRAMS DANGER TURN OFF THE HEATER ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FIGURE 2 ...

Page 5: ... degrees of angular rotation and the corresponding change in temperature Thus rotating the temperature adjustment indicator 30 angular degrees will result in a 10 degree Fahrenheit change in water temperature TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT To change the temperature setting DANGER 1 Turn off the heater electrical supply Do not attempt to adjust thermostat with power on 2 Remove the thermostat access panels...

Page 6: ...od must be maintained to keep the tank in operating condition Failure to inspect and or replace the anode rod will result in voiding the warranty Anode deterioration depends on water conductivity not necessarily water condition It may be necessary to have the anode rod inspected a few times during the first year to see what effect the water has had A corroded or pitted anode rod in the first year ...

Page 7: ...ation due to the panel or in sulation not being in place Drain valve leakage could be from the valve itself Either correct the problem or replace the valve To check for leakage where threaded portion enters tank insert Q tip or similar absorbent material between jacket opening and valve to swab spud area Remove valve if leak is indicated and repair with pipe joint compound Contact your dealer as i...

Page 8: ... or any part thereof including freezing fire floods or lightning any misuse abuse or alteration of it any operation of it in a modified form or any attempt to repair tank leaks or parts will void this warranty SERVICE AND LABOR RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY THE WARRANTOR WILL PROVIDE ONLY A REPLACEMENT WATER HEATER OR PART THEREOF THE OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OTHER COSTS Such cost...

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