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The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover any damage or defect caused by installation, attachment or use 

of any type of energy-saving or other unapproved devices (other than those authorized by the manufacturer) 

into, onto or in conjunction with the water heater. The use of unauthorized energy-saving devices may 

shorten the life of the water heater and may endanger life and property. 
The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for such loss or injury resulting from the use of such 

unauthorized devices.
If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits, the manufacturer’s instructions included 

with the kit must be carefully followed.

Application of any external insulation, blankets or water pipe insulation to this water heater will 

require careful attention to the following:

• Do not cover the temperature and pressure-relief

valve.

• Do not cover access panels to the heating elements.
• Do not cover the electrical junction box of the water

heater.

•  Do not cover the operating or warning labels

attached to the water heater or attempt to relocate

them on

the exterior of the insulation blanket.

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NOTE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing based on the National Electric Code. 

Refer to wiring diagrams in this manual for field wiring connections.

Installation Instructions

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Total Water 

Heater Wattage

120V

208V

240V

120V

208V

240V

1500*

20

15

15

12

14

14

1700

20

15

15

12

14

14

2000

25

15

15

10

14

14

2500

30

15

15

10

14

14

3000

35

20

20

8

12

12

3500

-

25

20

-

10

12

3800

-

25

20

-

10

12

4000

-

25

25

-

10

10

4500

-

30

25

-

10

10

5000

-

30

30

-

10

10

5500

-

35

30

-

8

10

6000

-

40

35

-

8

8

9000

-

-

50

-

-

8

Recommended Over Current Protection

(fuse or circuit breaker amperage rating) 

Copper Wire Size AWG Basedon N.E.C. 

Table 310-16 (167°F/75°C.)

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Page 9: ...g Refer to illustrations below for installing each component to the water heater After completing installation of all components make sure to check all connection points for water leaks and correct if required Tools needed 3LSH ZUHQFK GMXVWDEOH ZUHQFK 3LSH RLQW RPSRXQG RU 3LSH 7KUHDG 6HDODQW 7DSH QVWDOO 7HPSHUDWXUH DQG 3UHVVXUH 5HOLHI 9DOYH ...

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Page 11: ...r may be easily disconnected for servicing if necessary NOTE Install a shut off valve in the cold water line near the water heater This will enable easier service or maintenance of the unit later IMPORTANT Do not apply heat to the HOT or COLD water connections If sweat connections are used sweat tubing to adapter before fitting the adapter to the cold water connections on heater Any heat applied t...

Page 12: ...valves The BTUH rating of the relief valve must not be less than the input rating of the water heater as indicated on the rating label located on the front of the heater 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 Piping used should be of a type ...

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Page 14: ...HG SRZHU FRUG LQFOXGHG LQ WKH SDFNDJLQJ ZLWK WKLV ZDWHU KHDWHU To connect power to the water heater Turn the power off DW FLUFXLW EUHDNHU Remove the screw screws holding the junction box top cover 5RXWH WKH HOHFWULFDO ZLULQJ WKURXJK SURYLGHG VWUDLQ UHOLHI DQG RSHQLQJ LQ WKH MXQFWLRQ ER FRYHU Install LLQH WR LQH 1HXWUDO to 1HXWUDO and round WR URXQG per illustration RQ WKLV SDJH Reconnect all screw...

Page 15: ...and pressure relief valve Do not cover access panels to the heating elements Do not cover the electrical junction box of the water heater Do not cover the operating or warning labels attached to the water heater or attempt to relocate them on the exterior of the insulation blanket HVV WKDQ DWWV PD EH ZLUHG JDXJH ZLWK DPS SURWHFWLRQ KHFN ORFDO HOHFWULFDO FRGHV DV WKH ZLOO DOVR DSSO NOTE This guide ...

Page 16: ...nstructions Manual reset high limit ECO See the Safety Controls section see page 5 Water Connections to unit reversed Correct piping connections Water is too hot Water temperature is set too high See the Water Temperature Adjustment section Thermostat has failed Contact your local installer plumbing contractor or previously agreed upon service agency OTHER Water dripping down the outside of the he...

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Page 18: ...ranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law LIMITED WARRANTY This limited warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Appliances Authorized Servicer...

Page 19: ...oting Tips or Care and Cleaning sections of this Owner s Manual Contact your local installer plumbing contractor or call GE Appliances Service and Support at 1 800 943 8186 NOTE Your installer phone number may be located on the product label If you still have issues contact the GEA Customer Support at GEAppliances com waterheater Parts and Accessories Individuals qualified to service their own app...

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