Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AP15121-1 Rheem
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W a t e r H e a t e r s E l e c t r i c R e s i d e n t i a l H e a t P u m p The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, to provide the installer with the basic directions and recommendations for the.
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The chart shown above may be used as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for your home. ! DANGER: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to prevent contact with “HOT” water .
4 I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N F O R M A T I O N . R E A D A L L I N S T R U C T I O N S B E F O R E U S I N G . W A R N I NG ! For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury , or loss of life.
I n s t a l l i n g th e w a t e r h e a t er . The location chosen for the water heater must take into consideration the following: Local Installation Regulations This water heater must be installed .
I n s t a l l i n g th e w a t e r h e a t er . 6 Thermal Expansion Det erm ine if a chec k valv e exi sts in the inl et water line. Check with your loc al wat er uti lit y .
! W A RN I N G: T h e p r e ss u r e rating of the relief valve must not exceed 150 PSI, the maximum working pressure of the water heater as marked on the rating plate. A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with the Standard for Relief V alves and Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot W ater Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.
8 I n s t a l l i n g th e w a t e r h e a t er . Electrical Connections T o Fill the W ater Heater Make certa in the drain valve is compl etely closed. Open the shut-off valve in the cold water supply line. Open each hot water faucet slowly to allow the air to vent from the water heater and piping.
Insulation blankets, available to the general public, for external use on electric water heaters are not necessary . The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters.
10 I n s t a l l i n g th e w a t e r h e a t er . Please install the insulation on the cold water supply inlet and the hot water outlet as shown in the illustration. Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation For increased energy efficiency , this water heater has been supplied with two 2-3/8” sections of pipe insulation.
I n s t a l l a t i on C h e c k l i st 1 1 A. W ater Heater Location ❑ Clo se to a re a of he ate d wat er de man d. ❑ Ind oor s an d pro tec te d fro m moi stu re , we t con dit io ns an d fre ezi ng te mpe ra tur es . ❑ Are a fr ee of fl am mab le vap ors .
The water heater is equipped with a tem perat ure limiting control (ECO) that is located above the upper heating element in contact wi th the ta nk su rfa ce . If fo r any re as on th e water temperature becomes excessively high, the temperature limiting control (ECO) breaks the power circuit to the heating element.
13 For the most efcient operation of the heat pump water heater , the "Energy Saver" mode is recommended. Press the key on the control pad labeled "En- ergy Saver".
14 C a r e a n d c l e a n in g o f t he w a t e r h e a t e r . Draining the W ater Heater CAUTION: Shut off power to the water heater before draining water . DANGER: Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will be exposed to the hot water released by the valve.
15 V acation and Extended Shut-Down If the wate r heat er is to rem ain idle for an extended period of time, the power and water to the appliance should be turned off to conserve energy and prevent a build-up of dangerous hydrogen gas. The water heater and piping should be drained if they might be subjected to freezing temperatures.
16 B e f o r e Y o u C a l l F o r S er v i c e … T roubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What to Do Rumbling noise W ater conditions in your home caused a build up of scale or mineral deposits in the water heater .
17 1 4 0 1 3 0 1 2 0 1 10 1 0 0 9 0 T H E R M - O - D I S C Air Filter T emperature & Pressure Relief V alve Drain V alve R e p l a c e m e n t P a r t s . For 50 gallon Heat Pump W ater Heaters. Instructions For Placing a Parts Order Address parts orders to the distributor or store where the heater was purchased.
18 C a v i t y I n s e rt I n s t r u c ti o n s The following instructions are intended for qualified service personnel ONL Y , and should only be done when necessary . In order to replace the ECO,thermistor or heating element, remove the cavity insert crossbar by following the instructions below: T urn off the power to the water heater .
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