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Page 1: ...any 2600 Gunter Park Drive East Montgomery AL 36124 4020 Printed in USA Use Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electrical app...

Page 2: ...abel on the appliance Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty IMPORTANT Fill out and return the Consumer Product Re...

Page 3: ...the Operating Instructions in this manual for detailed instructions in how to adjust the thermostat s DANGER Hotter water increases the potential for Hot Water SCALDS D A N G E R HOT Water temperature...

Page 4: ...rom Office of the State Architect 400 P Street Sacramento CA 95814 or you may call 916 445 8100 or ask a water heater dealer However applicable local codes shall govern installation For residential wa...

Page 5: ...eatest heated water demand Long uninsulated hot water lines can waste energy and water Place the water heater in such a manner that the thermostat and element access panels can be removed to permit in...

Page 6: ...d water line between the water heater and the check valve The expansion tank is designed with an air cushion built in that compresses as the system pressure increases thereby relieving the over pressu...

Page 7: ...r 1 watt 3 412 Btuh Connect the outlet of the relief valve to a suitable open drain so that the discharge water cannot contact live electrical parts or persons and to eliminate potential water damage...

Page 8: ...ket inside jacket at front of water heater An opening for 1 2 or 3 4 electrical fitting is provided for field wiring connections A separate branch circuit with copper conductors overcurrent protective...

Page 9: ...devices CAUTION If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this water heater pay careful attention to the following so as not to restrict the proper function and oper...

Page 10: ...amage the dip tube and or heat traps Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions R E L I E F V A L V E COLD HOT Typical...

Page 11: ...Provisions made to protect area from water damage Sufficient room to service heater Water Supply Water heater completely filled with water Air purged from water heater and piping Water connections tig...

Page 12: ...h as air escaping through the pipe as the water begins to flow Do not smoke or use an open flame near the faucet at the time it is open CAUTION The cause of the high temperature condition must be inve...

Page 13: ...ergy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of the water heater s thermostat s The lower the temperature setting the greater the savings in energy and o...

Page 14: ...tank and will exclude warranty coverage Care and cleaning of the water heater Draining the Water Heater CAUTION Shut off power to the water heater before draining water DANGER Before manually operati...

Page 15: ...nect switch if used are in the ON position The thermostat may See the Temperature regulation of the water heater be set set too low section of this manual Leaking or open hot Make sure all faucets are...

Page 16: ...s heating elements or other operating controls Refer repairs to qualified service personnel 21 2 Gallon Models R E S E T R E S E T 1 4 0 1 3 0 1 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 9 0 T H E R M O D I S C T U R N O F F...

Page 17: ...CO HEATING ELEMENT WHITE BLACK BLACK H BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL JUNCTION BOX N 1 G 17 Wiring diagrams Wiring Diagrams for Type 59T Therm o disc Thermostats 120 V Plug Connected...

Page 18: ...18 Notes Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions...

Page 19: ...19 Rheem Manufacturing Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 34070 Louisville KY 40232 4070 Please place in envelope and mail to Cut here Cut here...

Page 20: ...Mr Ms Mrs Miss Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Zip Code Apt Last Name Phone Number _ _ Complete and mail this Consumer Product Ownership Registration today After mailing th...