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Reliance 1212 Instruction Manual

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RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC W
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC W A A A A A TER HEA
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC W
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC W
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC W
READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 0404
GAMA certification applies to all residential electric
water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons
with input rating of 12kW or less at a voltage no
greater than 250 V.
BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Everything you need to know is contained in this
fully illustrated Installation Guide. For most of you,
this simple procedure booklet is all that's needed.
However, if necessary you can get help from "Helpful
Hal". He is there to help, with advice and direction.
Call our toll-free number and ask for "Helpful Hal".
It's your hotline to fast help.
PHONE TOLL FREE:
800-365-4054
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Instruction Manual RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC W RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC W RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC W A A A A A TER HEA TER HEA TER HEA TERS TERS RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC W RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC W TER HEA TER HEA TERS TERS TERS Everything you need to know is contained in this fully illustrated Installation Guide.

  • Page 2: General Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY • Must terminate at an adequate drain. WARNING • Must not have any valve between the relief valve and tank. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, WARNING OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T T T T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL SAFETY ................................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................3 INTRODUCTION ....................................4 LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER ............................4 Facts to Consider About the Location ............................4 TYPICAL INSTALLATION ..................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. This publication is and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. available from your local government or public library or electric company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual: Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.

  • Page 5: Typical Installation

    TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INST ALLA ALLA TION TION TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INST TYPICAL INSTALLA ALLA ALLATION TION TION Check All Connections for Leaks groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must take special precautions.

  • Page 6: Materials And Basic Tools Needed

    TERIALS AND BASIC T TERIALS AND BASIC T OOLS NEEDED OOLS NEEDED MATERIALS AND BASIC T TERIALS AND BASIC T TERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED OOLS NEEDED OOLS NEEDED Deciding on the Type of Installation There are typically two different types of installation. The installation section of this manual has been broken into these two methods: Look at your old water heater installation to determine which type of installation you have.

  • Page 7: Removing The Old Water Heater

    REMO REMO REMO REMO REMOVING THE OLD W VING THE OLD W VING THE OLD W VING THE OLD WA A A A A TER HEA VING THE OLD W TER HEA TER HEA TER HEA TER HEATER WARNING The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person.

  • Page 8: Installing The New Water Heater

    INST INST ALLING THE NEW W ALLING THE NEW W ALLING THE NEW WA A A A A TER HEA TER HEA TER HEA INST INST INSTALLING THE NEW W ALLING THE NEW W TER HEA TER HEATER Section A: Using the Installation Kit 3.
  • Page 9 Cleaning and brushing the piping and fittings is one of the most important aspects of sweat connections. Clean the ends of each piece of copper with emery cloth as shown. Clean the inside of each sweat fitting with a wire brush as shown.

  • Page 10: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

    Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve relief valve. Provide tubing so that any discharge will exit only within 6 inches above, or at ant distance below the structural floor. Be certain that no contact is made with any live electrical WARNING part. The discharge opening must not be blocked or reduced At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with in size under any circumstances.

  • Page 11: Filling The Water Heater

    Filling the Water Heater 2. Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit breaker box. This circuit must be the right size and have its own fuse or circuit breaker. CAUTION Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. 3.

  • Page 12: Wiring Diagrams

    WIRING DIAGRAMS STANDARD SINGLE ELEMENT STANDARD SINGLE ELEMENT STANDARD WIRING FOR 240 VOLT 120 VOLT 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS 240 VOLT “OFF PEAK” NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION BOTTOM 2 WIRE 240 VOLT POWER SUPPLY NON-SIMULTANEOUS ELEMENT ON SEPARATE TIME CLOCK OR OPERATION.

  • Page 13: Installation Checklist

    Installation Checklist 1. Is the fuse or circuit breaker size correct? See “Wiring” in the “Installing the New Water Heater” section. 2. Are the wires from the circuit breaker or fuse service to the water heater’s junction box on the correct wire size (gauge)? 3.

  • Page 14: Temperature Settings

    The lower thermostat is factory set at a position which Thermostat Adjustment approximates 120°F (HOT) and is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and On dual element models, both the upper and lower thermostats on the water heater before proceeding.

  • Page 15: Air" In Hot Water Faucets

    D. An excess of active hydrogen in the tank. This is caused by WARNING the corrosion protective action of the anode. HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the Smelly water nay be eliminated or reduced in some water heater electrical supply to the water heater is turned “OFF”.

  • Page 16: Water Is Too Hot

    • During very cold weather, the incoming water will also be • If you can not determine the problem, then call a local colder and it will require a longer time to become heated. serviceman. • The hot water usage may exceed the capacity of the water WATER IS TOO HOT heater.

  • Page 17: Element Cleaning/Replacement

    NOTE: Some of the terminals may require straight-in wiring through an eye-opening. If wires are now looped, re-cut and strip wire 3/8” to a straight length and insert. Put plastic terminal cover back in place. 10. Replace the insulation block and pad to cover the thermostat.
  • Page 18 Models with upper and lower thermostat with WARNING high limit: Lift out the tab as shown below to unclip the The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight can now be removed from the thermostat.

  • Page 19: Anode Rod Inspection

    13. To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion. Most opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod. The until a constant flow is obtained.

  • Page 20: Leakage Checkpoints

    LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS Leakage from other appliances, water lines, or ground seepage Use this guide to check a “Leaking” water heater. Many should also be checked. suspected “Leakers” are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected.

  • Page 21: Repair Parts

    REPAIR P AIR P AIR P AIR PARTS ARTS ARTS ARTS AIR P ARTS Lowboy (Single Element) Electric PART DESCRIPTION Access Panel (ea.) Dip Tube** Drain Valve Element Gasket Element w/Gasket Element Plug Lower Thermostat w/High Limit Nipple w/Heat Traps Pipe Insulation Primary Anode Rod Secondary Anode Rod/Nipple w/Heat Traps*...

  • Page 22: Tall/Medium Electric

    REPAIR P AIR P AIR PARTS AIR P ARTS ARTS ARTS AIR P ARTS Tall/Medium Electric The following parts may be ordered through the store you purchased the water heater from, or direct from the factory. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. PART DESCRIPTION Dip Tube** Selling prices will be furnished on request or parts will be...

  • Page 23: Compact Or Mobile Home Electric

    REPAIR P AIR P AIR P AIR P AIR PARTS ARTS ARTS ARTS ARTS Compact or Mobile Home Electric The following parts may be ordered through the store you purchased the water heater from, or direct from the factory. PART DESCRIPTION Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.

  • Page 24: Repair Parts

    REPAIR P AIR P AIR PARTS AIR P ARTS ARTS ARTS AIR P ARTS Table Top Electric The following parts may be ordered through the store you purchased the water heater from, or direct from the factory. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. PART DESCRIPTION Access Panel (ea.) Selling prices will be furnished on request or parts will be...

  • Page 25: Warranty

    NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES...
  • Page 26 • owned by the original purchaser; • installed for indoor operation only; Reliance Water Heaters (the warrantor) will furnish the • used at temperatures not exceeding the maximum ORIGINAL OWNER, 1) a replacement Reliance water calibrated setting of its thermostat;...
  • Page 27 CLAIM PROCEDURE Serial Number Any claim under this warranty should be initiated by INSTALLATION INFORMATION contacting: Date Installed Reliance Water Heaters 500 Lindahl Parkway Company’s Name Ashland City, Tennessee 37015 Phone: 1.800.365.4054 Street or P.O. Box Replacement Parts may be ordered through authorized servicers or retailers or by contacting.

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