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GENERAL SAFETY

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Page 1: ...ELOCALDEALERFROMWHOMTHEWATERHEATERWAS PURCHASED IFYOUAREUNSUCCESSFUL PLEASEWRITETOTHECOMPANYLISTEDONTHERATINGPLATEONTHEWATERHEATER GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 gallons Input rating of 12 Kw or less LISTED Instruction Manual RESIDENTIAL POINT OF USE ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATI...

Page 2: ...al Code and applicable local electrical and plumbing codes and tools necessary to confirm proper installation and operation of the water heater as they relate to the installation of electric water heaters The qualified installer must have a thorough understanding of the water heater Instruction Manual Service Agency A service agency also must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the ...

Page 3: ...3 GENERAL SAFETY ...

Page 4: ...ns call the local utility or the manufacturer whose name appears on the rating plate 4 Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater INSTALLATIONORSERVICEOFTHISWATERHEATERREQUIRES ABILITYEQUIVALENTTOTHATOFALICENSEDTRADESMANIN THEFIELDINVOLVED PLUMBINGANDELECTRICALWORKARE REQUIRED Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the Facts to Consider About the Lo...

Page 5: ...ct Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others These include the elderly children the infirm or physically mentally handicapped If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap then you must take special precautions In addition to using the lowe...

Page 6: ...protected so it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle INSULATION BLANKETS Insulation blankets are available to the general public for external use on electric water heaters but are not necessary with this product The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters Your water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Ene...

Page 7: ... s used with a non potable water heating appliance Toxic chemicals such as those used for boiler treatment shall not be introduced into this system Water supply systems may because of such events as high line pressure frequent cut offs the effects of water hammer among others have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves check valves back flow preventers etc to control these types of pro...

Page 8: ...elief valve must not be removed from its designated opening nor plugged The temperature pressure relief valve must be installed directly into the fitting of the water heater designed for the relief valve Position the valve downward and provide tubing so that any discharge will exit only within 6 inches 153 mm above or at any distance below the structural floor Be certain that no contact is made wi...

Page 9: ...WATER HEATER Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water To prevent damage to the tank the tank must be filled with water Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning ON electrical supply to the water heater To fill the water heater with water 1 Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right clockwise The drain valve is on the lower front of...

Page 10: ...TIONAL CORD SET WIRING 120 Volt and 240 Volt There may be a cord set supplied with the water heater at the time of manufacture If not one can be ordered through the Parts Department see Repair Parts List section Refer to Figure 9 for wiring diagrams 120 VOLT WIRING 240 VOLT WIRING 120 VOLT WIRING 240 VOLT WIRING ...

Page 11: ...wer when working on the water heater This could be with a circuit breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate disconnect switch 2 Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit breaker box This circuit must be the right size and have its own fuse or circuit breaker 3 If metal conduit is used for the grounding conductor A The grounding electrode conductor shall be ...

Page 12: ... groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap then you must take special precautions In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs a means such as a mixing valve shall be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater Mixing valves are available from your local p...

Page 13: ...harmless bacteria is nontoxic to humans D An excess of active hydrogen in the tank This is caused by the corrosion protective action of the anode The anode rod in a new glass lined water heater works rapidly to protect the tank After a period of time the anode action slows and the odor may dissipate A smelly water condition Rotten Egg Odor in your Point of Use water heater can in most cases be res...

Page 14: ... the thermostat The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat FIGURE 13 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE OPERATION The temperature pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year When checking the temperature pressure relief valve operation make sure that 1 no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature pressure relief valve discharge line and 2 tha...

Page 15: ... the electric power supply to the water heater 2 Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water shut off valve or water meter FIGURE 14 3 Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors Open the water heater drain valve Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining FIGURE 15 The water p...

Page 16: ...t be filled with water Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning ON power 14 Check element for water leaks If leakage occurs tighten element or repeat Steps 2 and 3 remove element and reposition gasket Then repeat Steps 10 through 14 15 Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check to make sure the thermostat remains firmly against the surface of the tank FIGURE 21 16 Replac...

Page 17: ...ment Reposition or replace gasket on element Place element into opening and tighten securely Then follow Filling the Water Heater instructions in the Installing the New Water Heater section E Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve being slightly opened F The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting G Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from condensation loose co...

Page 18: ...ppliances near water heater Install thermal expansion tank DO NOT plug T P valve Check relief valve for proper operation DO NOT plug T P valve Drain and flush heater thoroughly then refill Chlorinate water supply Turn disconnect switch on or contact electrician Refer to temperature regulation Reduce hot water use Allow more time for heat to reheat Have plumber check and repair leaks Contact dealer...

Page 19: ... Not Illustrated Now that you have purchased this water heater should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact the company it was purchased from or the manufacturer listed on the rating plate on the water heater Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit Selling prices will be furnished on request or parts will be shipped at prevailing prices and you will be ...

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