A.O. Smith AOSRE50400 - Manual

6 facts to consider aBout the location Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. Whether replacing an old water heater or putt...

7 installinG the new water heater mountinG mountinG - drYwall (hollow wall) 1. The selected wall or cabinet must be capable of supporting double the weight of the unit when completely full of water (77 Ibs). 2. The installation area must provide adequate clearances for removal of the front panel and...

wirinG Never use the water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and the heating element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning on the power. You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the wat...

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish w a s h i n g , a n d o t h e r s a n i t i z i n g n e e d s c a n s c a l d a n d permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more...

3 thermal eXpansion 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 problems. When these de...

4 not cause any property damage, as the water may be extremely hot, see Figure 7. fiGure 7. If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace th...

7 leaKaGe checKpoints Read this manual first. Make sure the electrical power supply has been turned “OFF” before checking the tank for leakage. *A. Condensation and dripping may be seen on pipes if the water temperature is low in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking. B. Small amounts of ...

8 Tighten threaded connections. Inspect other appliances near water heater. Turn on electrical switch. Check for blown fuses or tripped breaker. Reset. Check for source of trouble and correct. Replace thermostat. Replace thermostat. Replace thermostat. Set thermostat to desired temperature. Drain. D...

19 repair parts list fiGure 13. 1 element Gasket 2 anode rod 3 element assembly with Gasket, anode & fasteners 4 high limit with personnel Barrier 5- 6 temperature sensor and thermostat 7 mounting Bracket 8 front panel 9 temperature control Knob 10 heat traps 11 dip tube 12 temperature-pressure ...

0 residential electric warrantY THIS WARRANTY IS APPLICABLE TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER ONLY. In accordance with the warranty terms and conditions specified below. A. O. Smith Corporation (the warrantor) will furnish the ORIGINAL OWNER, 1) a replacement A. O. Smith water heater of equivalent size and curr...