Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto GE Series del fabbricante Rheem
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W ater Heaters Electric Residential Model: HE Series, GE Series, PE Series, SE Series The purpose of this manual is twofold: one , for the contr actor , to pr ovide the installer with basic dir ection.
Safety Information S afety P r ecautions . . . . . . 3, 4 Installation Instructions Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Wa ter Connections . . . . . . . . 6 Electrical Connections . . . . . 8 Operating Instructions S afety Controls . . . . .
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting Tips Customer Service Time/T emperature Relationship in Scalds T emperature Time T o Produce a S.
4 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! F or your safety , the information in this manual must be f ollowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to pr ev ent property damage, personal injur y , or loss of lif e.
Installing the water heater . The location chosen f or the water heater must take into consider ation the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be installed in accor dance w.
Installing the water heater . 6 Thermal Expansion T ypical Installation Determine if a check valve exists in the inlet water line. It may have been installed in the cold water line as a separ ate back flow pr eventer , or it may be par t of a pressur e r educing valv e, water meter or water sof tener .
W ARNING: The pressure rating of the relief valve must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the water heater as marked on the rating plate. A new combination temper atur e and pressur e relief v alv e, complying with the Standar d for Relief V alv es and Automatic Gas Shut-Off D evices for H ot W ater Supply Systems , ANSI Z21.
8 Installing the water heater . NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based on National Electric Code. Refer to wiring diagrams in this manual for field wiring connections.
F or increased ener gy e fficiency , some water heaters hav e been supplied with two 24” sections of pipe insulation. Please install the insulation, accor ding to the illustr ations abov e, tha t best meets your r equir ements .
10 Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater . F or increased ener gy e fficiency , some water heaters hav e been supplied with a 2-3/8” section of pipe insulation.
11 Installation checklist. W ater Heater Location ■ Close to ar ea of heated water demand. ■ Indoors and protected from fr eezing temper atur es . ■ Ar ea fr ee of flammable v apors . ■ Sufficient fr esh air supply f or proper oper ation of wa ter heater .
12 Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Precautions Do turn off power to water hea ter if it has been subjected to over heating, fir e, flood, physical damage.
13 If adjustment is necessary… T urn off the power to the water heater . Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation exposing the thermostat(s). The thermostat protectiv e cover(s) should not be r emov ed. Using a small scr ewdriv er , set the thermostat(s) dial pointer(s) to the desir ed temper atur e.
14 Routine Preventative Maintenance P roperly maintained, your wa ter heater will provide years of dependable tr ouble- fr ee service. It is suggested that a r outine pr eventiv e maintenance progr am be established and follow ed by the user .
15 Before Y ou Call F or Service… T roubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Rumbling noise W ater conditions in your ● Remove and clean the hea ting elements .
16 Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement P arts. F or 20–120 gallon models with single and double elements . Instructions F or Placing a P arts Order T o place or ders using a Visa/MasterCar d call 800-431-1549.
17 Cavity Insert Instructions The following instructions are intended for qualified service personnel ONL Y , and should only be done when necessary . In or der to replace the thermostat or hea ting element, r emov e the cavity inser t crossbar by following the instructions below: T urn off the power to the water heater .
18 Wiring diagrams. Wiring Diagrams for T ype–59T Therm-o-disc Thermostats 2 1 2 THERMOST A T & HIGH TEMP . LIMIT (ECO) HEA TING ELEMENT RED BLACK BLACK L1 G* BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION P ANEL 240 V . JUNCTION BOX 4 L2 RED 1 3 2 UPPER THERMOST A T & HIGH TEMP .
19 Rheem Manufacturing Company W arr anty Registra tion D epar tment P .O. Box 34070 Louisville, KY 40232-4070 Please place in envelope and mail to: ✁ Cut here ✁ Cut here.
20 ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration F ollow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: If you require service, call 800-431-1549. 12 3 Model Number Serial Number Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number W ater Heater Serial Number Important Mail T oday! First Name Mr .
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Rheem GE Series è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Rheem GE Series - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Rheem GE Series imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Rheem GE Series ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Rheem GE Series, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Rheem GE Series.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Rheem GE Series. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Rheem GE Series insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
