Installation Instructions - GE GeoSpring GEH50DFEJS Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions

The location chosen for the water heater must take into
consideration the following:
LOCAL INSTALLATION
REGULATIONS
This water heater must be installed in accordance with
these instructions, local codes, utility codes, utility company
requirements or, in the absence of local codes, the latest
edition of the National Electrical Code. It is available from
some local libraries or can be purchased from the National
Fire Prevention Association, Batterymarch park, Quincy,
MA 02169 as booklet ANSI/NFPA 70.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Check the markings on the rating plate of the water
heater to be certain the power supply corresponds to the
water heater requirements. NOTE: 208V installations
LOCATION
The water heater and water lines should be protected
from freezing temperatures and high-corrosive
atmospheres. Do not install the water heater in outdoor,
unprotected areas.
Locate the water heater in a clean dry area as near as
practical to the area of greatest heated water demand.
Long uninsulated hot water lines can waste energy and
water. Unit must be installed in a level location.
NOTE: This unit is designed for any common indoor
installation in a space with at least 700cu.ft. (19.8cu.m)
attic, closet, etc. It can be installed in rooms smaller
than 700 cu.ft. (19.8cu.m) with the installation of a
louvered door, or two louvered sections (one at the top
and one at the bottom of the door or wall for airflow), or
a GE Appliances ducting kit (see www.geospring.com for
details). Louvers should have 240 square inches (0.15
m 2 ) of open airflow area or greater.
Servicing the water heater requires proper installation
such that the air filter, covers, trim ring, and front panels
can be removed to permit inspection and servicing.
Reference installation instructions found in this manual.
Attic installations require access stairs and solid
flooring with no exposed floor joists up to the
installation location. Moving the water heater or other
appliances to provide service to the water heater is not
covered under warranty.
NOTE: The heat pump operating range is 35°F to
120°F (2°C to 49°C). If the ambient temperature is
outside of this range, the heat pump will turn off and
the electric elements will be used until the ambient
temperature returns to within the operating range.
CAUTION
Risk of Property Damage -
The water heater should not be located in an area
where leakage of the tank or connections will result
in damage to the area adjacent to it or to lower
floors of the structure. Where such areas cannot be
avoided, it is recommended that a suitable catch
pan, adequately drained, be installed under the water
heater.
49-50300-2
LOCATION (CONT).
Required clearances:
object and the rear and sides of the water heater in the
and for service access, and clear access to the front of the
water heater, is recommended. Installations that require
earthquake straps are also acceptable. In these cases,
additional clearance must be provided on the opposite
side of the unit to allow for service access. The hot and
cold water plumbing and electrical connections must not
If a separate GE Appliances ducting kit is purchased,
additional space is required above and to the rear of the
water heater for installation. Consult the ducting kit manual
details.
Model appearance may vary
Catch Pan Installation (If required)
NOTE:
Catch Pan Kits are available from the store where the
water heater was purchased, a builder store or any water
minimum larger than the Water Heater base diameter. To
prevent corrosion and improve Drain Valve access it is
recommended that the water heater be placed on spacers
inside the catch pan.
www.geospring.com for
Relief Valve Drain
Condensate
Drain
Catch Pan
Catch Pan
Drain
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