Table Of Contents - Rheem Single Element Use & Care Manual

Safety Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . 3, 4
Installation Instructions
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Water Connections . . . . . . . . 8
Electrical Connections. . . . . 10
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . 11
Operating Instructions
Safety Controls . . . . . . . . . . 14
Water Temperature . . . . . . . .14
Care and Cleaning
Draining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Extended Shut-Down . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Customer Service
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Replacement Parts . . . . . 19, 20
Element Replacement . . . . . 21
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
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FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model, serial numbers, and installation details on the
back cover of the manual.
This information is located on the rating plate (silver label) on the
unit.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain
service under the warranty.
READ THIS MANUAL
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain
your water heater properly. Just a little preventive care on your part
can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your
water heater.
You'll find many answers to common problems in the Before You
Call For Service section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting
Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.
READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. There
are many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. Recognize this symbol
!
as an indication of Important Safety Information!
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can
kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and
either the word "DANGER", "WARNING", "CAUTION" or
"NOTICE".
These words mean:
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
Notice:
An imminently hazardous situation
that will result in death or serious
injury.
A potentially hazardous situation that
could result in death or serious injury
and/or damage to property.
A potentially hazardous situation that
may result in minor or moderate
injury.
Attention is called to observe a
specified procedure or maintain
a specific condition.