Panasonic 37406 Use & Care Manual
Panasonic 37406 Use & Care Manual

Panasonic 37406 Use & Care Manual

Residential electric water heater single and double element models 30- 120 gallon capacity

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  • Page 1 ResidentialElectricWater Heater USE & CARE MANUAL LISTED 786H WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONTRACTOR Single and Double Element Models 30- 120 Gallon Capacity | g | The u oseo hsm_nuahst_f_d:_ne_f_rtheinst_L_ng_ntr_ct_r't_pr_wderequ_r_mentsandrec_mmenda_nsf_ theproperinstallation p 13 and adlus men Of h8 va e heate ,anotwo, Or theowne ope a o, oexplan...
  • Page 2: General Safety Precautions

    General Safety Precautions Be sure to readand understandtheentire Use & Care Manualbefore attempting to installor operate this water heater. It may save you timeand cost. Pay particular attention le the General Safety Precautions Failureto follow these warningscould result in serious bodily injury ordeath. Shouldyou have problemsunderstandingthe instructions in this manual, or haveany questions, STOP,and 9et help from a qualified inslalleh serviceteohnician, or the local elechic ud[ity, WARNING I...
  • Page 3: Installation

    introduction The Ioetsstnchosenfor the water heater mucttake intoeonsiderahon t he following: LOCALIMSTALLATtON REGULATIONS This water heatermust be installed in accordance wito these instructions, toc_'codes,tailitycompanyrequirements o r, in theabsenceof Focal codes, _a la_est editionof theNadeaal E leeM_al Code.It is available fromsomelocal librariesor can be purchased ftetn the National F PePreveotlon As_ocitsion, Bederyrnarch P ark,Quincy,MA0_2ggas booklet A NSgNFPA 70 A _ 13_r_ele ol _ater...
  • Page 5 Installation IA CAUTIONI Tc Elec:r_J DistdbutionPanel T_mll_r_ture & Preseure Rgli_ Valve The ixesenoeof waterin thepipingandwaterbeaterdoesnot provide Union sufficient conductionfor a ground. Non.metallic piping, dielectdc unions,flexible connecters eta. can cause the water heater to be electrically ise[ated. Shut Off Hot Water !'Valve O uric1to Fixtures .
  • Page 6: Installation Checklist

    Installation IA CAUTION 1 WARNING The manutecturer's warranty does not cover any damageor defect Application o f anyexternal i nsulation t o thiswaterheaterwillrequire causedby installation, a_chment or use of anytypeof energysaving careful attention t othefollowing: or other unapproveddeotces(other than those authorized by the manufacturer) Into,onto or in conjunction with the water heater.The Do r_atcoverthe ternpe_tore and preseurerelief valve useof unauthorized eneit_/savingdevicesmay shortenthe life of the...
  • Page 7: Operation

    Operation SAFETY P RECAUTIONS A. Do turnoff pm,_er t o water heater ff it has been subjected to over orMAINTENANCE i nntruc'dons, t is recommer]ded thata qualdied heating, f ire,floodor ph_ica!damage. person o_servmeman perform thework. B. DONut turncnwaterpeats_uniessflisfirledwithwatsr, _CAUT[_ O. DONot turnon waterheater if cold wai_r supply shut-offvalve is closed Hydrogen g ascenbeproduced ina hotwater system servedbythis water heater that has not been usedfor a long periodof time...
  • Page 8: Emergency Instructions

    Operation pmtediivecovei'SHOULONOTberen_oved. (RoterleRg.&) Press in order to drain water heater, turn off cold water supply, then it is red"RESET" butier' Be#ace insulation _nd iaaket access panel(s) necessaryto opena hot ,,va_r faucat or lift the handleon the relief valve beforeturning on powerto_,. a lerhealer. le admit air to tl'e tank.
  • Page 9: Parts List

    Replacement Parts List Instructions f orplacinga PartsOrders: Addresspartsordersto the distributor o r store fromwherethe heaterwaspurchased. - 120 Gallon Models All partsordersshouldinclude: Model n umberandSerial n umberofheater(fromrating#ate), and DoubleElement Single Specifyl,ollageandwattageas markedon rating plat& PartDescription (asnotedat rigtTtJ endnumberofpartsdesired *Thesepartsaresuppl[ed only on double element models, 10"...
  • Page 10 Replacement Parts List Ref. Part Description Req_: Dip Tube Gasket Dip Tube Anode Rod Plate Cover Junction Box Cover Upper Thermostat 'on double element models onl Upper Thermostat Protective Cover _3n double element models only) Cavity Insulation Jacket Access Panel As Req_ Heating Element Gasket As Req_...
  • Page 11: How To Obtain Service Assistance

    Trouble Shooting Guide SERVICE POSSIBLE CAUSE NATURE OF TROUBLE Turn to ON 1. Manual Switchturned off NO Hot Water ** Rewire per Wiring Diagram 2. Improper Wiring 3. No Power I blown fuse or circuit breaker tnpped ** Replaceor repair a Shoaledwking ** Provide adequate circuit or reduceI b Circuit overloaded...
  • Page 12 Wiring Diagrams -- Therm-O-Disc Thermostats DOLIeLE ELEMENT DOUBLE ELEMENT DOUBLE ELE _ENT DOUBLE ELEMENT SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION DOUBLE ELEMENT SIMULTANEOUS SlM U L.T_ IEOUS SIMULTANEOUS OPERA70N WITH 4 WIRE OUTLET NON SIMULTANEOUS WITH _ WIRE OUTLET _ WITH 3 WIRE _ UTLET FIGA, I ,- - - -- - [ _I_R_LT...

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