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Residential Electric
Water Heater
Installation
Instructions and
Use & Care Guide
To obtain technical, warranty or service assistance during or
after the installation of this water heater, call toll free
1-888-GSW-TECH (1-888-479-8324)
When calling for assistance, please have the following
information ready:
1. Model number
2. Catalogue number
3. Serial number
4. Date of installation
5. Place of Purchase
Table of Contents
Water Heater Safety ............................................................................... 2
Installing Your Water Heater ................................................................. 3-8
Operating Your Water Heater ............................................................. 9-10
Maintenance of Your Water Heater .................................................. 11-13
Troubleshooting Chart ........................................................................... 14
Repair Parts Illustration ......................................................................... 15
Warranty ................................................................................................ 17
Unpacking Instructions ............................................................... 3
Location Requirements ............................................................... 4
Electrical Requirements .............................................................. 5
Water System Piping ................................................................... 6
Installation Checklist ................................................................... 8
Water Temperature Regulation ................................................... 9
Operational Conditions ............................................................. 10
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Instructions and Use & Care Guide To obtain technical, warranty or service assistance during or after the installation of this water heater, call toll free 1-888-GSW-TECH (1-888-479-8324) When calling for assistance, please have the following information ready: 1. Model number 2. -
Page 2: Water Heater Safety
WATER HEATER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. -
Page 3: Installing Your Water Heater
INSTALLING YOUR WATER HEATER Consumer Information Unpacking the Water Heater This water heater should be installed in accordance with Removing Packaging Materials the local code authority having jurisdiction, the power company or electric utility, and this installation manual. IMPORTANT: Do not remove any permanent instructions, In the absence of local code requirements, follow the labels, or the data label from either the outside of the water regulations set forth in the latest edition of... -
Page 4: Location Requirements
Location Requirements The water heater should be located so it is not subject to physical damage by moving vehicles or area fl ooding. Site location The selected wall or cabinet must be capable of supporting at least two times the weight of the water heater when fi lled Select a location near the point of use. -
Page 5: Electrical Requirements
Electrical Requirements Figure 2 Heating Element WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect power before NOTE: Applying electrical power to elements that are not submerged servicing. in water will destroy them. The manufacturer will not warranty any elements damaged in this manner. Replace all parts and panels Figure 3 before operating. -
Page 6: Water System Piping
Water System Piping Figure 6 Water Piping TEMPERED Installation Figure 4 WATER Installation Details MIXING TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE VALVE RELIEF VALVE COLD COLD UNION (OUTLET) (INLET) (OUTLET) (INLET) DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE- PIPE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE (DO NOT CAP OR PLUG) Piping Installation Piping, fi... -
Page 7: Relief Valve
5. Install a shut off valve in the cold water inlet line. It discharge from the valve exits only within 300mm (12 in.) should be located close to the water heater and be (Can.), 6 in. (150mm) (U.S.A.), above, or at any distance easily accessible. -
Page 8: Installation Checklist
3. When an uninterrupted stream of water, without appar- INSTALLATION ent air bubbles, flows from the open hot water faucets, the tank is full. CHECKLIST 4. To purge the lines of any excess air and sediment, keep the hot water faucet open for 3 minutes after a constant flow of water is obtained. -
Page 9: Operating Your Water Heater
OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER Before Using WARNING 1. Make sure the water heater has been properly installed. See “Installing Your Water Heater” section. 2. Completely fill the tank with water by following the instructions in the “Filling the Water Heater” section of this manual (see Figure 2). -
Page 10: Operational Conditions
Water Heater Sounds NOTE: During low demand periods when hot water is not being used, a lower thermostat setting will reduce energy During the normal operation of the water heater, sounds or losses and may satisfy your normal hot water needs. If hot noises may be heard. -
Page 11: Maintenance Of Your Water Heater
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATER Temperature and Pressure Draining and Flushing Relief Valve The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. It is recommended that the WARNING tank be drained, and fl ushed every 6 months to remove sediment which may buildup during operation. -
Page 12: Before Operating
Removing the Front Panel 3. Remove the two screws securing the ground wires (green wire and green/yellow wire) from the element, WARNING taking careful note of the original location of the wires. 4. Remove the two screws from the mounting bracket, Electric Shock Hazard (see Figure 12) being careful not to drop the screws into the unit, as they will be difficult to retrieve. -
Page 13: High Limit Switch Removal And Replacement
Anode Removal and 2. Reattach the wires at the spade connections, taking care to place them in their original locations. Be sure Replacement to push the connector completely onto the spade terminals. 1. Using a 7mm wrench, remove the nut securing the 3. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting Chart
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply Tighten threaded connections. connection, relief valve or drain valve. WATER LEAKS (See Leakage Checkpoints) Leakage from other appliances or water lines. Inspect other appliances near water heater. No power to heater. -
Page 15: Repair Parts Illustration
PARTS ILLUSTRATION PARTS LIST REPAIR PARTS PARTS DESCRIPTION ITEM Repair parts may be ordered through your plumber, local distributor or home improvement center. When ordering ELEMENT GASKET repair parts always give the following information: ANODE ROD 1. Model, serial and catalogue number ELEMENT 2. - Page 16 This page intentionally left blank. May be used for notes or to record other installation information.
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Page 17: Warranty
RESIDENTIAL STORAGE TANK TYPE WATER HEATER FOR INSTALLATION IN A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING A. WHO IS COVERED. GSW WATER HEATING AND ITS SUPPLIERS, (herein collectively referred to as “Manufacturer”) warrants only to the original consumer purchaser (hereinafter “Owner”) of the water heater, within the boundaries of continental United States, or Canada, or their territories, so long as he or she continuously occupies the single family dwelling in which this water heater is initially installed for the period specified below. - Page 18 Fergus, ON Canada N1M 2X1 Should you have any questions please Email us at techsupport@gsw-wh.com or Visit our websites: www.gsw-wh.com or www.johnwoodwaterheaters.com or Call our Technical Support line at 1-888-GSW-TECH (479-8324) GSW Water Heating is a division of A.O.Smith Enterprises Ltd.
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