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Water Heaters

Electric Residential

The purpose of this manual is twofold: one,
to provide the installer with the 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 troubleshooting of the water heater.
This manual also includes a parts list.

It is imperative that all persons who are
expected to install, operate or adjust this
water heater read the instructions carefully
so they may understand how to perform
these operations. If you do not understand
these instructions or any terms within it,
seek professional advice.

Any questions regarding the operation,
maintenance, service or warranty of this
water heater should be directed to the seller
from whom it was purchased. If additional
information is required, refer to the section
on “If you need service.”

Do not destroy this manual. Please
read carefully and keep in a safe
place for future reference.

Recognize this symbol as an
indication  of Important Safety
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Double Element Residential Electric Models

Printed in USA

Use & Care Manual

With Installation Instructions for the Installer

AP11058 Rev. 9 (11/03)

Summary of Contents for Double Element Residential Electric Models

Page 1: ...ons carefully so they may understand how to perform these operations If you do not understand these instructions or any terms within it seek professional advice Any questions regarding the operation m...

Page 2: ...e You can find them on a label on the appliance Staple sales slip or cancelled cheque here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty Your safety and the safety...

Page 3: ...ow to adjust the thermostat s DANGER Hotter water increases the potential for Hot Water SCALDS D A N G E R HOT Water temperature over 125 F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds Childr...

Page 4: ...alified service technician or the local electric utility READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker and h...

Page 5: ...d water lines should be protected from freezing temperatures Do not install the water heater in outdoor unprotected areas CAUTION The water heater should not be located in an area where leakage of the...

Page 6: ...g of the relief valve causing it to operate during each heating cycle Thermal expansion and the resulting rapid and repeated expansion and contraction of components in the water heater and piping syst...

Page 7: ...ion The discharge line must be no smaller than the outlet of the valve and must pitch downward from the valve to allow complete drainage by gravity of the relief valve and discharge line The end of th...

Page 8: ...edition of the Canadian Electrical Code Refer to wiring diagrams in the back of this manual for wiring connections The voltage requirements and wattage load for the water heater are specified on the...

Page 9: ...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 manu...

Page 10: ...ection arrangement Typical side connection arrangement Relief Valve Insulation Installation CAUTION Ensure the T P Valve opening is not obstructed by the insulation Heat Trap For increased energy effi...

Page 11: ...ent room to service heater Water heater completely filled with water Air purged from water heater and piping Water connections tight and free of leaks Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly in...

Page 12: ...Do not smoke or use an open flame near the faucet at the time it is open Safety Controls The water heater is equipped with a combination thermostat and temperature limiting control ECO that is locate...

Page 13: ...ct with HOT water Water Temperature Setting The temperature of the water in the water heater can be regulated by setting the temperature dial of the adjustable surface mounted thermostat s located beh...

Page 14: ...d or replacement as operation with the anode rod removed will greatly shorten the life of the glass lined tank and will exclude warranty coverage Care and cleaning of the water heater Draining the Wat...

Page 15: ...r exceeded the capacity demand of the water heater A fuse is blown or a circuit Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker breaker tripped Electric supply may be off Make sure electric supply to water heat...

Page 16: ...M O DIS C TURN OFF POWE R BEFOR E SERV ICING Junction box cover Plate cover Anode rod Dip tube gasket Dip tube internal heat trap Temperature Pressure relief valve Internal heat trap Internal heat tr...

Page 17: ...the jacket access panel s and insulation Rotate the crossbar up and down until it breaks away from the remainder of the cavity insert See illustration to the left Discard the crossbar It cannot and ne...

Page 18: ...ment at the following address Rheem Canada Ltd Lt e 128 Barton Street West P O Box 2846 Station A Hamilton Ontario Canada L8N 3P3 Customer Service 1 800 432 8373 Warranty 1 800 263 8342 When contactin...

Page 19: ...19 Notes...

Page 20: ...ermostats 2 UPPER THERMOSTAT HIGH TEMP LIMIT ECO UPPER HEATING ELEMENT BLUE YELLOW BLACK L1 G BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL 240 V JUNCTION BOX 4 L2 RED 1 3 1 2 BLACK RED BLACK LOWER...

Page 21: ...UNE NOIR L1 G CIRCUIT DE D RIVATION VERS LE PANNEAU DE DISTRIBUTION LECTRIQUE BO TE DE JONCTION 4 L2 ROUGE 1 3 1 2 NOIR ROUGE NOIR L MENT CHAUFFANT INF RIEUR THERMOSTAT INF RIEUR 1 2 4 Sch mas de c bl...

Page 22: ...19 Notes...

Page 23: ...ice du fabricant l adresse suivante Rheem Canada Ltd Lt e 128 Barton Street West P O Box 2846 Station A Hamilton Ontario Canada L8N 3P3 T l phone Service la client le 1 800 432 8373 Garntie 1 800 263...

Page 24: ...Enlever le panneau d acc s de l enveloppe et l isolation Faire pivoter la barre transversale jusqu ce qu elle casse et se s pare de la cavit Voir l illustration gauche Jeter la barre transversale elle...

Page 25: ...be immerg Tube immerg Joint du tube immerg Anode Soupape de s curit Construction alternative panneau d acc s de l enveloppe Support du thermostat l ment chauffant Raccord pour pi ce chaleur entr e d e...

Page 26: ...une demande anormalement lev e du chauffe eau Un fusible est grill ou un Remplacez le fusible ou r enclenchez le disjoncteur disjoncteur est d clench L alimentation lectrique est Assurez vous que le c...

Page 27: ...pour l inspecter et ou la remplacer car le fonctionnement sans l anode r duit consid rablement la vie du rev tement de verre du r servoir et exclura la protection de la garantie Entretien et nettoyage...

Page 28: ...tenir compte lors du r glage de la temp rature de l eau sur le thermostat du chauffe eau Plus la temp rature est basse plus les conomies en nergie et en frais d utilisation sont grandes Le ou les the...

Page 29: ...s fonctionner le chauffe eau avant de l avoir fait enti rement v rifier par un technicien qualifi Dispositifs de s curit Le chauffe eau est muni d un thermostat et d un limiteur de temp rature situ s...

Page 30: ...e eau compl tement rempli d eau Chauffe eau et canalisation purg s d air Connexions d eau bien serr es et exemptes de fuites Soupape de s ret Soupape de s ret de temp rature et de pression ad quatemen...

Page 31: ...ent Arrangement lat ral typique de raccordement Installation d isolation pour soupape de s curit ATTENTION Assurez l ouverture de soupape de s curit n est pas obstru par l isolation Pi ge chaleur Pour...

Page 32: ...non autoris s ATTENTION Si les codes locaux exigent l usage d une couverture d isolation externe sur ce chauffe eau faire extr mement attention aux directives suivantes pour ne pas restreindre le bon...

Page 33: ...achemin s au support de la bo te de jonction l int rieur du panneau d acc s sup rieur l avant du chauffe eau L appareil est dot d une ouverture pour raccords lectriques de 1 2 cm 1 2 po ou 1 9 cm 3 4...

Page 34: ...a conduite de d charge Remplissage du chauffe eau MISE EN GARDE Avant de mettre le chauffe eau en marche il faut que le r servoir soit plein d eau La garantie du chauffe eau ne couvre pas les dommages...

Page 35: ...s des composants du chauffe eau et des conduites peuvent entra ner la d faillance pr matur e de la soupape de surpression et possiblement du chauffe eau lui m me Le remplacement de la soupape de surpr...

Page 36: ...es temp ratures inf rieures au point de cong lation N installez pas le chauffe eau dans un endroit non prot g l ext rieur ATTENTION Le chauffe eau ne doit pas tre install un endroit o une fuite du r s...

Page 37: ...tions ARR TEZ et demandez l aide d un r parateur qualifi ou de votre fournisseur d lectricit VEUILLEZ LIRE ET SUIVRE LA LETTRE CES MESURES DE S CURIT CONSERVEZ CES DIRECTIVES Demandez l installateur d...

Page 38: ...ILLANTAGE par eau chaude si le r glage du thermostat est trop lev D A N G E R Chaud L eau une temp rature sup rieure 125 F peut instantan ment causer des br lures graves ou entra ner la mort Le risque...

Page 39: ...erez sur une tiquette appos e sur le chauffe eau Agrafez ici votre facture ou votre ch que annul Pour b n ficier de r parations sous garantie il faut fournir une preuve de la date d achat d origine 2...

Page 40: ...vous ne comprenez pas ces directives ou les expressions contenues veuillez obtenir des conseils d un professionnel Toute question au sujet de l usage de l entretien du service ou de la garantie de ce...

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