GE GeoSpring GT25C10BAM Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions Download

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49-6000121 Rev. 0 05-19 GEA

GT50C10BAM
GT40C10BAM

GT25C10BAM

SAFETY INFORMATION

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Sizing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

CARE AND CLEANING

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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

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CERTIFICATION

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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CONSUMER SUPPORT

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Page 1: ...10BAM GT25C10BAM SAFETY INFORMATION 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sizing information 5 CARE AND CLEANING 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 36 REPLACEMENT PARTS 37 CERTIFICATION 38 LIMITED WARRANTY 46 CONSUMER SUPPORT 48 FRANÇAIS Pour une version français de ce manuel d utilisation veuillez visiter notre site web à l adresse GEAppliances com ESPAÑOL Para consultar una version en españ...

Page 2: ...es into every GE Appliances product and we think you will too Among other things registration of your appliance ensures that we can deliver important product information and warranty details when you need them Register your GE appliance now online Helpful websites and phone numbers are available in the Consumer Support section of this Owner s Manual You may also mail in the pre printed registratio...

Page 3: ... unpacking and before first use If you see any damage do not use the product Contact customer service for help Only operate the product after proper and complete installation and assembly Ɣ VVXUH WKDW PLQRUV XQGHU WKH DJH RI RU SHUVRQV with reduced physical sensory or mental abilities do not have access to the GeoSpring Solar System Assure that the system is not in direct contact with any items su...

Page 4: ...FRQGV ERXW VHFRQGV ERXW VHFRQG Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute CAUTION The GeoSpring Solar System and its pipes and accessories can reach temperatures of up to R QRW WRXFK DQ SDUWV RI WKH V VWHP LWV SLSHV RU LWV DFFHVVRULHV GXULQJ RSHUDWLRQ RU ZKHQ LW LV H SRVHG WR sunlight WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Contact with live overhead electrical cables and wiring can lead to mortal injury W...

Page 5: ... thermostat setting to prevent contact with HOT water Ground Mount or Readily Accessible Areas When a collector module is intended for installation in areas which are readily accessible to other than service personnel The water heater must be guarded to protect against unintentional contact Contact with the solar ZDWHU KHDWHU GXULQJ XVH PD UHVXOW LQ VHYHUH EXUQV 8VH caution when servicing or perfo...

Page 6: ...NOTICE Your warranty is void if you operate the GeoSpring Solar using water which does not fall within the range of the water values as written in the table GeoSpring Solar 25 Gross area IW2 Net area IW2 0D KHLJKW PRXQW Ǝ Ǝ Collector outer dimensions Ǝ Ǝ 9ROXPH KRW ZDWHU VWRUDJH WDQN 24 gal Collector inclination HLJKW ZLWK PRXQW QR ZDWHU OEV Max operating pressure 36 HLJKW ZLWK PRXQW DQG ZDWHU OEV...

Page 7: ...JH WDQN JDO Collector inclination HLJKW ZLWK PRXQW QR ZDWHU OEV Max operating pressure 36 HLJKW ZLWK PRXQW ZLWK ZDWHU OEV Cold hot water connections 3 4 MNPT Thermal insulation storage tank Ǝ LTXLG 7 SH Water 86 0 31 5 29 1 28 0 22 4 31 5 8 3 5 27 6 31 5 8 3 5 30 45 YHUDJH 3HUIRUPDQFH DWD LJK 5DGLDWLRQ RFDWLRQ Climate Category 7 0 JDO GD DW 7 0 YJ 6RODU QHUJ N K GD Phoenix AZ B RV QJHOHV C San Fra...

Page 8: ...WHU VWRUDJH WDQN JDO Collector inclination HLJKW ZLWK PRXQW QR ZDWHU OEV Max operating pressure 36 HLJKW ZLWK PRXQW ZLWK ZDWHU OEV Cold hot water connections 3 4 MNPT Thermal insulation storage tank Ǝ LTXLG 7 SH Water 86 0 43 3 38 6 36 4 28 3 43 3 8 3 5 35 8 30 45 8 3 5 4 3 3 YHUDJH 3HUIRUPDQFH DWD LJK 5DGLDWLRQ RFDWLRQ Climate Category 7 0 JDO GD DW 7 0 YJ 6RODU QHUJ N K GD Phoenix AZ B RV QJHOHV...

Page 9: ...DWHU GUDLQ DUHIXOO LQVSHFW the system for leaks 7XUQ RQ D KRW ZDWHU IDXFHW LQ WKH KRXVH WR SXUJH DQ remaining air from the system 0DNH VXUH DOO 65 DQG PDQXIDFWXUHU UHTXLUHG ODEHOV are placed on the system Consult SRCC appendix for required labels and their placements 3ODFH LQVWDOOHU ODEHO RQ WKH DX LOLDU ZDWHU KHDWHU ROORZ WKLV PDQXDO IRU DGGLWLRQDO LQVWDOODWLRQ DQG operation instructions To Fill ...

Page 10: ... is optimized when it is mounted facing true south Performance however VXIIHUV YHU OLWWOH ZKHQ LW LV RULHQWHG QR PRUH WKDQ DVW RU HVW RI 7UXH 6RXWK Ɣ The collector should be in unobstructed direct VXQOLJKW EHWZHHQ D P DQG S P RQ DQ GD of the year System Operating Pressure The maximum operating pressure in the water circuit PXVW EH OLPLWHG WR 36 DW DOO WLPHV QVWDOO D SUHVVXUH reducer if necessary L...

Page 11: ... in electrical appliance repair Most electrical appliances even when new make some sound when in operation Contact a qualified installer or plumber for inspection Periodic Inspection RQFH D HDU It is further recommended that a periodic inspection of the operating controls heating elements and wiring should be made by service personnel qualified in electric appliance repair Conduct an inspection of...

Page 12: ... released by the valve The water may be hot enough to create a SCALD hazard The water should be released into a suitable drain to prevent injury or property damage Annual Maintenance DFK URWDWLRQ RI WKH UHG FDS ZLOO DOORZ D VKRUW release of water Rotate the red cap a full 5 rotations Make sure valve operates freely Allow several gallons to flush through the discharge line to an open drain ...

Page 13: ...d by snowfall or wind forces The inspection should also take into account any particularities of the installation location e g air jets eddies etc that can lead to increased load There must be a distance of at least 3 ft to the roof ridging or edge Structural members penetrated by solar system components must meet code Building materials adjacent to solar components must not be exposed to elevated...

Page 14: ...opper pipes COLLECTOR LOOP PIPE INSULATION The collector loop cold water supply and hot return lines shall be well insulated with high quality flexible FORVHG FHOO LQVXODWLRQ WR PLQLPL H KHDW ORVV 8VH closed cell tube insulation with a wall thickness of Ǝ LQ PLOG FOLPDWHV Q FROG FOLPDWHV ZKHUH IUHH LQJ RFFXUV XVH LQVXODWLRQ ZLWK Ǝ ZDOO WKLFNQHVV Any above ground exterior pipe insulation is subject...

Page 15: ... FDXVH ZKDW LV UHIHUUHG WR DV D FORVHG ZDWHU V VWHP FROG ZDWHU LQOHW OLQH ZLWK QR FKHFN YDOYH RU EDFNIORZ SUHYHQWLRQ GHYLFH LV UHIHUUHG WR DV DQ RSHQ water system As water is heated it expands in volume and creates an increase in the pressure within the water system 7KLV DFWLRQ LV UHIHUUHG WR DV WKHUPDO H SDQVLRQ Q DQ RSHQ ZDWHU V VWHP H SDQGLQJ ZDWHU ZKLFK H FHHGV the capacity of the water heater...

Page 16: ...RQ WKH UDWLQJ ODEHO ORFDWHG RQ WKH KHDWHU ZDWW 78 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 approved for hot water distribution The discharge line must be no smaller than the outlet of the valve and must pitch downward from the va...

Page 17: ...NPT FLAT SEAL VENTILATION VALVE THREAD PROTEC MAX TORQUE 30 FT LBS CAUTION Mount ventilation valve vertically upward when installed NOTICE 5LVN RI 8QLW DPDJH The MAXIMUM torque on the ventilation valve nut and plastic threaded connection point shall NOT H FHHG 7 6 7KH water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from over torque connection points ...

Page 18: ...heating This valve can temporarily be closed for maintenance purposes Ǝ 137 IXOO SRUWHG UDVV DOO 9DOYH IRU SOXPELQJ DSSOLFDWLRQV 0D VDIH RSHUDWLQJ SUHVVXUH 36 WHPSHUDWXUH UDQJH XS WR Material to be provided by contractor 6 DRAIN VALVE 7KHVH ZDWHU KHDWHU GUDLQV DUH QRUPDOO FORVHG DQG FDSSHG 8VH WKHVH valves to drain the GeoSpring Solar system Attach a garden hose to both drain valves Terminate the ...

Page 19: ...DJH Combined Non Return Safety Valve Ɣ Contains integrated check valve Ensure proper orientation Ɣ 9DOYH RSHQV DW D SUHVVXUH RI 36 WR UHGXFH H FHVV SUHVVXUH RQQHFW WKH RXWOHW RI WKH UHOLHI YDOYH to a suitable open drain 40 inch 7 4 4 6 1 3 PSI 0 30 60 15 45 8 max 60 PSI 2 6 5 10 10 ROOHFWRU ORRS SLSLQJ PDWHULDO FRSSHU RSHUDWLQJ WHPSHUDWXUH RU KLJKHU GLDPHWHU QRW OHVV WKDQ Whole Home Water Filter D...

Page 20: ...iliary water heater temperature or below Failure to do so may result in severe burns or death from scalds NOTICE Your warranty is void if you operate the GeoSpringTM Solar without a SUHVVXUH UHGXFLQJ YDOYH VHW DW 36 RU lower The combined non return safety valve can be placed at distances greater than LQFKHV IURP WKH SURGXFW 7R GR VR RX MUST ensure the pressure measured at WKH SURGXFW GRHV QRW H FH...

Page 21: ... please contact your local GeoSpring Solar system dealer Mounting Bracket Qty 4 ROOHFWRU HJ 4W 0HWULF 7 HDG ROW 0 Qty 4 0HWULF ROW 0 4W ODW DVKHU 0 4W 0HWULF 1XW 0 4W ODW 6HDO 4W 3 4 MNPT x Female G3 4 7KUHDG GDSWRU DFWRU QVWDOOHG 4W 3 4 MNPT x Female G3 4 9HQWLODWLRQ 9DOYH 4W 3 4 NPT Combined Non 5HWXUQ 6DIHW 9DOYH 4W Sensor Emersion Sleeve 2SWLRQDO 8VHG WR PHDVXUH temperatures inside the tank FL...

Page 22: ...BY A LICENSED CONTRACTOR 1a 1b 1c FLAT ROOF OR GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION Collector HJ Bolt Nut Nut Nut Nut Bolt Washer Washer Washer Washer Bolt Bolt Collector HJ Mounting Brackets Mounting Brackets 3 Install Collector Panel to Collector Legs Ŷ 2QH SHUVRQ VKRXOG WLOW WKH SDQHO VORZO ZKLOH WKH second person attaches the panel to collector legs using the special metric T head bolts Ŷ 8VLQJ D IODW KH...

Page 23: ...sure the brackets are DW D DQJOH ZLWK WKH FROOHFWRU OHJV 6HFXUHO WLJKWHQ WKH IRXU EROWV ZLWK D WRUTXH RI IW OEV Installation Instructions FLAT ROOF OR GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION 4 Prepare to Install Collector Panel Assembly Ŷ 0DNH VXUH WKDW WKH ERWWRP HGJH RI WKH SURGXFW touches the surface for support Ŷ 0DNH VXUH WKH FROOHFWRU OHJV DUH SDUDOOHO DQG mark the attachment points CAUTION Use caution wh...

Page 24: ... but never before the system is filled Installation Instructions FLAT ROOF OR GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION NOTICE Risk of Unit Damage Do NOT insulate combined non return safety valve or ventilation valve The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from operation with insulated valves NOTICE Do not use more than 30 ft lbs torque NOTICE Do not use more than 30 ft lbs torque ODW...

Page 25: ... please contact your local GeoSpring Solar system dealer RZHU 0RXQWLQJ UDFNHW Qty 2 RRG 6FUHZ 4W ODW 6HDO 4W 21 Sensor Immersion Sleeve RSWLRQDO 8VHG WR PHDVXUH temperatures inside the tank Flexible Mounting Bracket Qty 2 0HWULF 1XW 0 4W 137 RPELQHG 1RQ 5HWXUQ 6DIHW 9DOYH 4W 0137 HPDOH 7KUHDG GDSWRU DFWRU QVWDOOHG 4W 0HWULF 7 HDG ROW 0 Qty 4 ODW DVKHU 0 4W 3 4 MNPT x Female G3 4 9HQWLODWLRQ 9DOYH ...

Page 26: ... T Head Bolt Flat Washer Metric Nut Solar Collector Panel Roof Beams Flexible Mounting Bracket with Wood Screws Flexible Mounting Bracket with Wood Screws LQFKHV LQFKHV 1 Install Lower Mounting Brackets to Roof Beams Ŷ HWHUPLQH WKH ORFDWLRQ RI WKH ROOHFWRU 3DQHO Make sure the outermost beams are between 2 DQG LQFKHV IURP WKH VLGHV RI WKH SDQHO Ŷ LIW RU UHPRYH WKH URRILQJ PDWHULDO 8VH RI WKH ZRRG V...

Page 27: ...ntil it fits up against the bracket Turn the 7 HDG ROW VR LW ZLOO ILW LQWR SDQHO See figure Ŷ 8VH D ZUHQFK WR WLJKWHQ HDFK QXW IW OEV 3 Attach Flexible Bracket to the Roof Ŷ LIW RU UHPRYH URRILQJ PDWHULDO 8VH RI WKH ZRRG VFUHZV SURYLGHG SHU EUDFNHW to install the Flexible Mounting Brackets to the roof beams Ŷ 5HSODFH WKH URRILQJ PDWHULDO Installation Instructions WARNING TO AVOID BODILY HARM AND O...

Page 28: ...GDSWRUV IRU 86 137 WKUHDGV 5HIHUHQFH GUDXOLF RQQHFWLRQ DQG YHQWLODWLRQ valve installation section Ŷ RQQHFW WKH KRW ZDWHU RXWOHW Ŷ 5HPRYH WKH IRLO ZLWKLQ GD V RI LQVWDOOLQJ WKH GeoSpring Solar system but never before the system is filled NOTICE Risk of Unit Damage Do NOT insulate combined non return safety valve or ventilation valve The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulti...

Page 29: ...QJ 70 4W HR6SULQJ 70 4W Rubber Bushing HR6SULQJ 70 4W HR6SULQJ 70 4W 0137 HPDOH 9HQWLODWLRQ 9DOYH 4W Mounting Rail HR6SULQJ 70 4W HR6SULQJ 70 4W 0HWULF 0 QFKRU HR6SULQJ 70 4W HR6SULQJ 70 4W 0HWULF 1XW 0 HR6SULQJ 70 4W HR6SULQJ 70 4W ODW 6HDO 4W 21 Sensor Immersion Sleeve RSWLRQDO 8VHG WR PHDVXUH temperatures inside the tank LJK RDG UDFNHW HR6SULQJ 70 4W HR6SULQJ 70 4W Metric T Head Bolt HR6SULQJ 7...

Page 30: ...OOF INSTALLATION GeoSpring Solar 25 GeoSpring Solar 40 GeoSpring Solar 50 10 5 lb ft 121 19 4 0 4 31 1 0 4 42 7 0 4 MPH inch A inch B inch C 24 0 35 5 47 25 32 0 32 0 32 0 inch D 2 0 2 0 2 0 C C C C A B GeoSpring Solar 25 GeoSpring Solar 40 GeoSpring Solar 50 D D INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 31: ...rough the shingles for attaching the brackets to the roof Ŷ QVWDOO WKH 0HWULF 0 QFKRU LQWR WKH beams making sure the anchor is no less than Ǝ LQWR WKH EHDP Ŷ QVWDOO WKH 5XEEHU XVKLQJ 1XWV DQG UDFNHW DV VKRZQ IRU HDFK KROH GULOOHG KROHV IRU HR6SULQJ KROHV IRU HR6SULQJ Each Bracket once installed should be a PD LPXP RI Ǝ RII RI WKH WRS RI WKH VKLQJOH roofing Bolts should be tightened to IW OEV Ŷ QVW...

Page 32: ...XQWLQJ brackets using T Head Bolts Place a T Head Bolt into the upper side of the rail to WKH LQVLGH RI WKH EORFN DQG WXUQ LW VR LW LV secure in groove of the rail 1 Place a T Head Bolt into the lower side RI WKH UDLO DQG WXUQ LW VR LW LV VHFXUH LQ groove of the rail 2 You can slide the bolts up and down the rail so they accommodate the mounting bracket Ŷ 6OLGH WKH WKUHDGHG SRUWLRQ RI WKH EROW LQW...

Page 33: ...H UDLOV on the roof sliding it down until it fits XS DJDLQVW WKH LJK RDG UDFNHWV The T Head Bolt should fit into the groove in the front of the panel Turn WKH 7 HDG ROW VR LW ZLOO ORFN LQWR panel See figure Ŷ QVWDOO D LJK RDG UDFNHW RQ WKH WRS of the upper portions of each rails Set the bracket into the groove in the UDLO 7XUQ WKH LJK RDG UDFNHW FORFNZLVH OLNH RX GLG ZLWK WKH RZHU LJK RDG UDFNHW Ŷ...

Page 34: ...ystem but never before the system is filled NOTICE Risk of Unit Damage Do NOT insulate combined non return safety valve or ventilation valve The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from operation with insulated valves NOTICE Do not use more than 30 ft lbs torque NOTICE Do not use more than 30 ft lbs torque Installation Instructions HIGH LOAD ROOF INSTALLATION ODW 6HDO ...

Page 35: ...QV WLJKWHQHG WR IW OEV 5 Collector loop piping is secured and allows for expansion contraction 6 3LSLQJ FDQ ZLWKVWDQG 7 No connections between copper and stainless steel 8 6XSSO DQG UHWXUQV OLQHV LQVXODWHG DQG SURWHFWHG IURP 89 GHJUDGDWLRQ 9 9DOYHV DUH 127 LQVXODWHG 10 QVWDOOHG V VWHP KDV DQ LQFOLQDWLRQ EHWZHHQ WR 11 Combined non return safety valve is working and drain line completed per local co...

Page 36: ... if installed Check flow rate is not set too high Insulate piping Check installation is south facing with minimized shading Correct installation to face south and minimize shading Water is too hot Water temperature is set too high See the Water Temperature Adjustment section Mixing valve has failed Contact your local installer plumbing contractor or previously agreed upon service agency OTHER Wate...

Page 37: ... 2 Specify voltage and wattage as marked on the rating SODWH LI VSHFLILHG 3DUW GHVFULSWLRQ DV QRWHG EHORZ DQG QXPEHU RI SDUWV desired CAUTION For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring thermostat s heating elements or other operating controls Refer to qualified service personnel Appearance may vary by model Combined non return safety valve NPT Thread Adapter Casing 8SSHU Caps and o...

Page 38: ...org GE Appliances A Haier Company 4000 Buechel Bank Road Louisville KY 40225 USA Solar Energy Factor SEFD SRCC Cert No Model No 7 0 7 7 0 7 7 0 7 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 The installed system is marked above The solar energy system described by this manual when properly installed and maintained meets the minimum standards established by the ICC SRCC This certification does not imply endorsement or ...

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Page 40: ...LATION VALVE Keep this valve open to assure that hot water can drain or escape in case of overheating This valve can temporarily be closed for maintenance purposes DRAIN VALVE 7KHVH ZDWHU KHDWHU GUDLQV DUH QRUPDOO FORVHG DQG FDSSHG 8VH WKHVH YDOYHV WR GUDLQ WKH HR6SULQJ 6RODU System Attach a garden hose to both drain valves Terminate the hoses in either a service basin or an appropriate spot outsi...

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Page 42: ...he GeoSpring Solar System must be manually drained in accordance with the Care and Cleaning instructions Failure to do so will void the warranty coverage SRCC OG 300 Certification CERTIFICATION Freeze Protection 32ºF for 8 consecutive hours When these environmental conditions are lower than the stated value the GeoSpring Solar System must be manually drained in accordance with the Care and Cleanin...

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Page 44: ...tion of this system 8QDXWKRUL HG DOWHUDWLRQV WR WKLV V VWHP FRXOG UHVXOW LQ D KD DUGRXV KHDOWK FRQGLWLRQ WARNING SCALD RISK WATER MAY BE DISCHARGED AT VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES TO AVOID SCALDING EXERCISE MAXIMUM CAUTION WHEN DRAINING THE HOT WATER FROM THE GEOSPRING SOLAR SYSTEM DO NOT POINT HOSE AT PERSONS OR PETS ALWAYS DISCHARGE THE HOT WATER TO A SAFE PLACE No other fluid shall be used that would...

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Page 46: ...ted Warranty Any implied warranties 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 KRPH XVH ZLWKLQ WKH 86 I WKH SURGXFW LV ORFDWHG LQ DQ DUHD ZKHUH VHUYLFH E DQ LQVWDOO...

Page 47: ...49 6000121 Rev 0 NOTES Notes ...

Page 48: ...gency 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 appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes 9 6 0DVWHU DUG DQG LVFRYHU FDUGV DUH DFFHSWHG 2UGHU RQ OLQH WRGD KRXUV HYHU GD Q WKH 86 JR WR SSOLDQ...

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