GEAppliances GEH50DXSRGA Owner's manual

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GEH50DXSRGA
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Safety Information .........................2, 3
Operating Instructions .............. 4–11
Care and Cleaning ....................12, 13
Installation Instructions .........14–18
Troubleshooting Tips ...............19, 20
Consumer Support ....................22, 68
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WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
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Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
 
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 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute
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Water temperature over 125°F
(52°C) can cause severe burns
instantly or death from scalds.
The electronic temperature control
setting usually approximates tap
water temperature. However, factors
could cause water temperature to
reach 160°F (71°C) regardless of
the control setting. Always feel
water before bathing and showering.
Children, disabled and elderly are
at highest risk of being scalded.
See instruction manual before
setting temperature at water heater.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available; see manual.
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NOTE: Households with small children, disabled or elderly
persons may require a 120°F (49°C) or lower thermostat
setting to prevent contact with “HOT” water.
DANGER: There is a Hot Water SCALD Potential
if the control water temperature is set too high.
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Operating the water heater.
A. Do


B. Do Not

C. Do Not

NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn
by air currents from surrounding areas
to the water heater.
D.




Safety Precautions











CAUTION: The cause
of the high temperature condition must
be investigated by a qualified service
technician and corrective action must
be taken before placing the water heater
in service again.
To reset the temperature-limiting
control:
1.

2.



3.
4.


Safety Controls
WARNING:
If the water heater has been
subjected to flood, fire, or physical
damage, turn off power and water
to the water heater.

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DANGER: There is a hot water scald
potential if the water temperature is set too high.
Households with small children, disabled, or elderly
persons may require a 120°F (49°C) or lower
thermostat setting to prevent contact with HOT water.
Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute
To Adjust the Temperature
UP or DOWN
ENTER
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UP
or DOWN
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DANGER: There is a Hot Water SCALD
Potential if the water temperature is set too high.
120°F (49°C) is the recommended starting point for
water temperature setting, but it can be adjusted
to any temperature between 100°F and 140°F
(38°C and 60°C).
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eHeat™ Mode—RECOMMENDED FOR MAXIMUM
SAVINGS






Standard Electric Mode




Hybrid Mode






NOTE: Reported unit performance, energy
consumption and savings are based on Hybrid
Mode operation at a temperature setting of
135°F
(57°C).
High Demand










To access any of these modes:
1
ENERGY MENU
press ENTER.
2

press ENTER.
3

UPDOWN
press ENTER
To cancel and return to the main energy menu:
LEFT
General navigation of energy menu:
1

RIGHT

2
UPDOWN

3
LEFT

Operational Modes.
About the feature buttons on the user interface. GEAppliances.com
Vacation Or Away









VACATION OR AWAYUP

ENTER







Stop Cold Air






STOP
COLD AIR

UPDOWN
ENTER








High Demand (on some models)













Control Lock


LOCK





LOCK


9
Using the Energy Menu.





Operating Modes



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ENERGY
MENUENTER.
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
press ENTER.
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UP or
DOWNENTER
4

LEFT

RIGHT

6
UP or DOWN

LEFT

ºF and ºC Conversion

ENERGY MENU
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Critical
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Notice: 





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SAM module
SAM connector
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Care and cleaning of the water heater.
Draining the Water 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. The
water drained from the tank may be hot enough to
present a scald hazard and should be directed
to a suitable drain to prevent injury or damage.







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
Vacation and Extended Shutdown




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






NOTE: Refer to the Hydrogen Gas Caution
in the Operating Instructions.
Routine Preventive Maintenance
DANGER: Before manually operating
the relief valve, make certain no one will be
exposed to the danger of coming in contact with
the hot water released by the valve. The water
may be hot enough to create a scald hazard. The
water should be released into a suitable drain to
prevent injury or property damage.
NOTE: If the temperature and pressure-relief
valve on the hot water heater discharges
periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion
in a closed water system. Contact the water
supplier or your plumbing contractor on how to
correct this. Do not plug the relief valve outlet.




Temperature and Pressure-Relief Valve:






Periodic Inspection:









Flushing Tank





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
A— Diameter of water heater
plus 2” (5.1 cm) min.
B— Maximum 2” (5.1 cm)
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B
A
Route to open drain. Line
should be at least 3/4”
(1.9 cm) ID and pitched
for proper drainage.
14” (35.6 cm)
5-1/2”
(14 cm)
5-1/2”
(14 cm)
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
3” (7.6 cm)
hose
6’ (1.8 m)
hose
To cold
water
supply
Jacket access panel
Relief valve
discharge line to
suitable open drain
Jacket access panel
Auxiliary catch
pan 2” (5.1 cm)
maximum
Drain valve
Electrical junction
box (use only
copper conductors)
Hot water
outlet to xtures
6” ( 15.2 cm)
air gap
Shut-off valve
Union
Temperature and
pressure-relief valve
(shown in different
location for clarity)
Union
Thermal expansion
tank (if required)
To electrical
distribution panel
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
Water heater junction box
Ground screw
Junction box cover
240V
L2
L1
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
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





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









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


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




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





covers.

 
 
   
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
Typical vertical
piping arrangement
Typical horizontal piping
arrangement
 
 
   
3,000 12 12 14 14
4,000 10 10 12 14
    
    
    
6,000 8 8 10 12
8,000 8 8 8 10
9,000 – 8 8 10
10,000 – – 8 10
11,000 – – 8 10
12,000 – – – 8

. 

2
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
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 
 




Water heater is  
making the room  
cooler 
Water dripping down  
the outside of the  
heater 

 
 


 

Not enough or no hot  
water  
.
 

 

 
.
 

 

 
 
 


Water is too hot  

 

 
Rumbling noise  
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GEAppliances GEH50DXSRGA Owner's manual

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Brand
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Model
GEH50DXSRGA
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Water heaters & boilers
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Owner's manual
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