A.O. Smith Water Heater Manual for Residential Electric Models

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Instruction Manual

RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC

WATER HEATERS

FOR POTABLE WATER

HEATING ONLY

NOT SUITABLE FOR

SPACE HEATING

GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 gallons. Input rating of 12 Kw or less.

LISTED

ALL TECHNICALAND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS PURCHASED.IFYOUAREUNSUCCESSFUL,PLEASEWRITETOTHECOMPANYLISTEDONTHERATINGPLATEONTHEWATERHEATER.

KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WHEN EVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.

PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 1203

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PART NO. 184639-000

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Contents Residential Electric Important Definitions Safe INSTALLATION, USE and ServiceGeneral Safety Table of Contents Introduction Preparing for the InstallationLowboys Uprights Typical InstallationCompacts Table Tops Wiring Diagrams Hotterwatercanscald Mixing Valve UsageLocating the NEW Water Heater Installing the NEW Water HeaterFacts to Consider about the Location Insulation BlanketsTEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Relief Valve Valve and Pipe Insulation On Selected Models Filling the Water HeaterTemperatureadjustment Temperature RegulationFor Your Information Periodic MaintenanceOperational Conditions Anode ROD InspectionDrain Valve Washer Replacement TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Relief Valve OperationService DrainingLeakage Checkpoints Part Description Repair Parts ListProblem Cause Solution Troubleshooting GuidelinesConditions and Exceptions PXHT, PxhsClaim Procedure Service and Labor ResponsibilityInstallation Information Limitation on Implied Warranties