GSW Electric Water Heate manual

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    FOR Y OUR SAFETY • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapour s and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. • Installa tion and ser vice must be perfor med by a qualified installer , ser vice a genc y or the electric utility . ELECTRIC WA TER HEA TER INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS R ead these instr uction[...]

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    1 PLUMBING 1. The cold water inlet is identified a t the top of the heater (un less bottom entry). The hot water connection is also identified at the top of the heater. Install a shut-off valve in the cold line approximatel y 3’ from the inlet to the heater where it is in convenient rea ch. This valve is for emergency shut-off and MUST be kept op[...]

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    2 FILLING TANK 1. Close the drain valve, and then open a hot water faucet. 2. Open the cold water supply valve. 3. When water runs out of the hot faucet , the tank is full. 4. Check the system for l eaks. NOTE: When filling, avoi d water spillage. Do not allo w the insulation of the heater to get wet as water can caus e electrical malfu nction. DRA[...]

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    3 ANODE INSPECTION / CHANGE 1. Turn the electrical supply to the water heater “OFF”. 2. Close the cold inlet supply valve. 3. Open a hot water tap supplied by th e heater. (CAUTION: Water will be hot). 4. See ‘Draining Tank’ section to remove enough water to empty the piping sys tem . 5. Using a 1 1 / 16 " socket, remove anode and in s[...]

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    4 PRESSURE BUILD-UP (THERMAL EXPANSION) During the heating cycle of the water heat er, the water expands creating a pressure build-up in the plumbing s ystem. If the pressure exceeds 150 PSI, water will com e out of the valve. This is a normal safety function of the T&P valve. The water supply meter ma y have a check valve or back flow prevente[...]

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    5 W arranty Code: P R S T U V W Y S tandard W arranty Y ears: 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 Reduced W arranty Y ears: 2 3 3 555 5 7 See Rating Label Serial Number prefix for W arranty Code. Reduced warranty period applies to Newfoundland. ~ Certificate of W arranty ~ For its GSW and John W ood water heaters and storage boosters ("Unit"), GSW W ater H[...]