Rheem HE Series - Manuals

Installing the water heater. The location chosen for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be installed inaccordance with these instructions, localcodes, utility codes, utility companyrequirements or, in the absence of loca...

Installing the water heater. 6 Thermal Expansion Typical Installation Determine if a check valve exists in the inlet water line. It may have been installed in the cold water line as a separate back flow preventer, or it may be part of a pressurereducing valve, water meter or water softener. A check ...

WARNING: The pressure rating of the relief valvemust not exceed 150 PSI,the maximum workingpressure of the waterheater as marked on the rating plate. A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with the Standard for Relief Valvesand Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water...

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. Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size Guide Total Water Recommended Over Current Protection Cop...

For increased energy efficiency, somewater heaters have been supplied withtwo 24” sections of pipe insulation. Please install the insulation, accordingto the illustrations above, that bestmeets your requirements. R E L I E F V A L V E CO LD HO T Typical vertical piping arrangement R E L I E F V A L ...

10 Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Installing the water heater. For increased energy efficiency, somewater heaters have been supplied witha 2-3/8” section of pipe insulation. Please install the insulation, ...

11 Installation checklist. Water Heater Location ■ Close to area of heated waterdemand. ■ Indoors and protected fromfreezing temperatures. ■ Area free of flammable vapors. ■ Sufficient fresh air supply forproper operation of water heater. ■ Provisions made to protect areafrom water damage. ■ Suffici...

12 Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Precautions Do turn off power to water heater if it has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physicaldamage. Do Not turn on water heater unless it is filled ...

13 If adjustment is necessary… Turn off the power to the waterheater. Remove the jacket access panel(s)and insulation exposing thethermostat(s). The thermostat protective cover(s)should not be removed. Using a small screwdriver, set thethermostat(s) dial pointer(s) to the desired temperature. Replac...

14 Routine Preventative Maintenance Properly maintained, your water heaterwill provide years of dependable trouble-free service. It is suggested that a routine preventivemaintenance program be establishedand followed by the user. It is further recommended that aperiodic inspection of the operatingco...

15 Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the chart on this pagefirst and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Rumbling noise Water conditions in your ● Remove and clean the heating elements. home caused a build up ofscale or ...

16 Customer Service T roubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Replacement Parts. For 20–120 gallon models with single and double elements. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order To place orders using a Visa/MasterCard call 800-431-15...

17 Cavity Insert Instructions The following instructions are intended for qualified service personnel ONLY, and should only be done when necessary. In order to replace the thermostat or heating element,remove the cavity insert crossbar by following theinstructions below: Turn off the power to the wa...

18 Wiring diagrams. Wiring Diagrams for Type–59T Therm-o-disc Thermostats 2 1 2 THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. LIMIT (ECO) HEATING ELEMENT RED BLA CK BLA CK L1 G* BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICALDISTRIBUTION PANEL240 V. JUNCTION BO X 4 L2 RED 1 3 2 UPPER THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. LIMIT (ECO) UPPER HEATIN...

19 Rheem Manufacturing Company Warranty Registration DepartmentP.O. Box 34070Louisville, KY 40232-4070 Please place in envelope and mail to: ✁ Cut here ✁ Cut her e

20 ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: If you require service, call 800-431-1549. 1 2 3 Model Number Serial Number Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Water Heater Serial Number Important Mail Today! F...