A.O. Smith 324419-000 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Summary of 324419-000

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    Residential electric water heater installation and operating instructions read these instructions thoroughly before starting installation record this water heater is protected by a multi-year warranty against leaks plus a one (1) year warranty on parts. Record key data here for future reference and ...

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    1) introduction thank you for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it will provide years of trouble free service. The warranty on this water heater is in effect only when the water heater is installed and operated in accordance with these instructions. The manufacturer of...

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    Electrical 1. Check to see that the element marking and nameplate data correspond with the electric service available. The junction box where electrical connections are made is located near the top of the heater, near the upper access door. 2. Install a circuit directly from the main fuse box. This ...

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    Normal operation: when hot water is being used, cold water enters the bottom of the heater (either bottom feed or by diptube), and the bottom element will begin to heat the cold water. If lots of hot water has been used, the upper thermostat will take priority and the top portion of the heater will ...

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    Outlet (discharged water may be hot), slowly lift and release the lever handle on the temperature and pressure relief valve (see figure 3) to allow the valve to operate freely and return to its closed position. If the valve fails to com- pletely reset and continues to release water, immediately turn...

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    C. Remove the six (6) hex head screws securing the tank clean-out plate and remove the plate. D. Remove lime, scale or sediment using care not to damage the glass lining of the tank. E. Inspect the clean-out gasket. If it shows signs of wear, a new gasket is required. F. Install the clean-out plate....

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    Pressure build-up (thermal expansion) during the heating cycle of the water heater, the water expands creating a pressure build-up in the plumbing sys- tem. If the pressure exceeds 150 psi, water will come out of the valve. This is a normal safety function of the t&p valve. The water supply meter ma...

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    – 9 – option 2 option 1 a bent tube (as shown) is installed for the hot water outlet on side outlet water heaters to ensure a maximum of hot water supply. This fitting must be aligned prop- erly. The 'line' on the fitting must be orient- ed pointing up. When in correct position, the hot water is dra...

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