Installation Instructions; Local Installation Regulations; Power Requirements - GE GeoSpring GEH50DEEDXX Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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 may experience lower performance.
LOCATION
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 including: garage, utility room, attic, closet,
etc. With the installation of a louvered door, it can
be installed in rooms smaller than 10' x 10' x 7' (700
cu.ft.). Louvers should be 240 square inches (0.15 m
greater. If two louvers are used one should be near the
top of the door.
Place the water heater in such a manner that the air
filter, cover, trim ring and front panels can be removed
to permit inspection and servicing, such as removal of
elements or cleaning of the filter.
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.
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. Attic
installations require adequate flooring and access stairs.
NOTE: The heat pump operating range is 45°F to 120°F
(7°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.
LOCATION (CONT.)
WATEr HEATEr sIzING INfOrMATION - rEAD
bEfOrE INsTALLING:
for existing home replacements:
• replacing an existing tank water heater? If your
current water heater has provided adequate hot water,
and no other plumbing changes and/or renovations that
would require additional hot water demand are in process or
planned, then:
• The GeoSpring™ Hybrid Water Heater can replace an
equivalent size or smaller standard electric water heater.
• If switching from gas to electric, the GeoSpring™ Hybrid
Water Heater may replace the next size smaller gas tank type
water heater.
for new construction installation:
residental Water Heater sizing Guide
family Demand *
size
5+ High
Avg or Low
3 to 4 High
Avg or Low
2 to 3 High
Avg or Low
1 to 2 High
Avg or Low
) or
2
*Assumptions for Avg or Low Demand household:
- Use of standard or low flow shower heads (2.5 gpm/11.4 L per minute or less)
- No showers with multiple shower heads and/or body jets.
- Standard bathtub (no oversized/jetted tubs)
Water Heater Temperature setpoint:
The water heater temperature setting strongly impacts the
amount of usable hot water available for showers and baths.
• Energy consumption/savings and efficiency testing of water
heaters, including the GeoSpring™, is performed at a 135ºF
(57ºC) setting, the average water heater setting according to
the Department of Energy. All savings for GeoSpring™ are
based on hybrid mode operation at 135ºF (57ºC).
• Safety regulations require a factory setting of 120°F to 125°F
(49°C to 52°C) max for all new water heaters. Therefore, if
your water heater is currently set at 130°F (54°C) or above
and your new water heater is installed with a factory set
setpoint of 120°F (49°C), the new water heater may seem to
provide lower capacity than your existing water heater.
• The user can adjust the temperature setting to meet their
needs. Always read and understand the safety instructions
contained in the users manual before adjusting the
temperature setpoint.
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Water Heater
Model GEH50DEEDXX
Gallon Capacity recommended
Electric
or Geospring ™
100 (378.5 L) 75 (283.9 L)
80 (302.8 L) 50 (189.3 L)
80 (302.8 L) 50-75 (189.3-283.9 L)
50 (189.3 L) 40 (151.4 L)
50 (189.3 L) 40-50 (151.4-189.3 L)
40 (151.4 L) 40 (181.8 L)
40-50 (151.4-189.3 L) 40-50 (151.4-189.3 L)
30 (113.6 L) 30 (113.6 L)
Gas