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Residential Electric Water Heater
USE & CARE MANUAL
WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONTRACTOR
Single and Double Element Models
40 Gallon Capacity
Do Not Destroy this Manual. Please read carefully and
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keep in a safe place for Future Reference.
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Printed in USA
The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, for the installing contrac-
tor, to provide requirements and recommendations for the proper
installation and adjustment of the water heater; and two, for the
owner-operator, to explain the features, operation, safety precau-
tions, maintenance and trouble shooting of the water heater. This
manual also includes a parts list.
It is imperative that all persons who are expected to install, operate
or adjust this water heater read the instructions carefully so that they
may understand how to do so.
Recognize this symbol as an Indication of Important
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Safety Information!
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LISTED
786H
AP8319-9(03/08)
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Table of Contents
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- Page 1 LISTED 786H WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONTRACTOR Single and Double Element Models The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, for the installing contrac- tor, to provide requirements and recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater; and two, for the...
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Page 2: General Safety Precautions
General Safety Precautions Be sure to read and understand the entire Use & Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. It may save you time and cost. Pay particular attention to the General Safety Precautions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death. Should you have problems understanding the instructions in this manual, or have any questions, STOP, and get help from a qualified installer, service technician, or the local electric utility. - Page 3 Introduction The location chosen for the water heater must take into consideration the CAUTION following: The water heater should not be located in an area where LOCAL INSTALLATION REGULATIONS leakage of the tank or connections will result in damage to This water must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local the area adjacent to it or to lower floors of the structure.
- Page 4 Installation Grounding Screw Temperature & Pressure Hot Water Relief Valve Coupling To Electrical Outlet Coupling Wiring Junction Distribution Panel Bracket Flexible Connectors for Temperature & Pressure Water Connections at Relief Valve Tank Fittings Anode Shut-Off Valve in Cold Water Cold Water Supply Line Inlet Coupling Anode Location...
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Page 5: Installation Checklist
Installation B. Non-metallic sheathed cable or metallic conduit or metallic sheathed If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the cable not approved for use as a ground conductor shall include a manufacturer’s instructions included with the kit must be carefully fol- separate conductor for grounding. -
Page 6: Operation
Operation SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A. Do turn off power to water heater if it has been subjected to over CAUTION heating, fire, flood or physical damage. Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system B. Do Not turn on water heater unless it is filled with water. served by this water heater that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). -
Page 7: Maintenance
Operation button. Replace insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on In order to drain water heater, turn off cold water supply, then it is power to water heater. necessary to open a hot water faucet or lift the handle on the relief valve to admit air to the tank. -
Page 8: Replacement Parts List
Replacement Parts List Instructions for placing a Parts Orders: Address parts orders to the distributor or store from where the heater was purchased. All 40 Gallon Table Top Models parts orders should include: Single and Double Element 1. Model number and Serial number of heater (from rating plate). 2. - Page 9 Replacement Parts List Ref. Qty. Part Description Req’d Splash Top Front Center Panel Upper Thermostat (on double element models only) Upper Thermostat Protective Cover (on double element models only) Thermostat Bracket As Req’d. Heating Element Gasket As Req’d. Heating Element As Req’d.
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Page 10: Troubleshooting Guide
Trouble Shooting Guide NATURE OF TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE SERVICE No Hot Water 1. Manual switch turned off Turn to ON 2. Improper Wiring ** Rewire per Wiring Diagram 3. No Power — blown fuse or circuit breaker tripped a. Shorted wiring ** Replace or repair b. - Page 11 NOTICE FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or hori- zontal displacement due to earthquake motions. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be obtained from: OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100...
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Page 12: Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams — Therm-O-Disc Thermostats (Type 59T) DOUBLE ELEMENT DOUBLE ELEMENT DOUBLE ELEMENT DOUBLE ELEMENT SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION NON-SIMULTANEOUS NON-SIMULTANEOUS DOUBLE ELEMENT FIG. A-1 WITH 4 WIRE OUTLET WITH 4 WIRE OUTLET ! WITH 3 WIRE OUTLET SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION NON-SIMULTANEOUS BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTOR TO "OFF PEAK"...