Rheem PE Series Water Heater User Manual


 
For increased energy efficiency, some
water heaters have been supplied with
two 24” sections of pipe insulation.
Please install the insulation, according
to the illustrations above, that best
meets your requirements.
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Typical vertical piping arrangement
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Typical horizontal piping arrangement
Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation
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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.
This water heater meets or exceeds the
National Appliance Energy Conservation
Act standards with respect to
insulation and standby loss
requirements making an insulation
blanket unnecessary.
The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover any damage or defect caused by
installation, attachment or use of
any type of energy saving or other
unapproved devices (other than those
authorized by the manufacturer) into,
onto or in conjunction with the water
heater. The use of unauthorized energy
saving devices may shorten the life of
the water heater and may endanger life
and property.
The manufacturer disclaims any
responsibility for such loss or injury
resulting from the use of such
unauthorized devices.
CAUTION: If local codes require the
application of an external insulation
blanket to this water heater, pay careful
attention to the following so as not to
restrict the proper function and
operation of the water heater:
Do not cover the operating or warning
labels attached to the water heater or
attempt to relocate them on the
exterior of insulation blanket.
Do not apply insulation to the top of
the water heater. this could interfere
with the safe operation of the
electrical junction box.
Do not cover the jacket access
panel(s) to the thermostat(s) and
heating element(s), or pressure and
temperature relief valve.
Inspect the insulation blanket
frequently.
WARNING: If local
codes require external
application of insulation
blanket kits the
manufacturer’s
instructions included
with the kit must be
carefully followed.
Insulation Blankets