Installation Instructions; Water Heater; Power Requirements - GE GeoSpring GEH50DNSRSA Manuel D'utilisation Et D'installation

Installation
Instructions
The location chosen for the water heater must take into
consideration the following:
LOCAL INSTALLATION REGULATIONS
This water heater must be installed in accordance
with these instructions, local codes, utility codes,
utility company requirements or, in the absence of
local codes, the latest edition of the National Electrical
Code. It is available from some local libraries or can be
purchased from the National Fire Prevention Association,
Batterymarch park, Quincy, MA 02169 as booklet ANSI/
NFPA 70.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Check the markings on the rating plate of the water
heater to be certain the power supply corresponds to
the water heater requirements.
LOCATION
Locate the water heater in a clean dry area as near as
practical to the area of greatest heated water demand.
Long uninsulated hot water lines can waste energy and
water.
NOTE: Because this unit draws in air from the room to
heat the water, the room must be at least 10' x 10' x 7'
(700 cubic feet) or larger. If the room is smaller, there
must be a louvered door.
the total louver flow area should be 240 sq. inches or
greater to ensure good air-exchange with the adjacent
room. The ideal louver configuration is full-door type,
but two louvered areas, one positioned in upper and
lower section of door is acceptable.
Place the water heater in such a manner that the air
filter, cover and front panels can be removed to permit
inspection and servicing, such as removal of elements
or cleaning of the filter.
The water heater and water lines should be protected
from freezing temperatures and high-corrosive
atmospheres. Do not install the water heater in outdoor,
unprotected areas.
CAUTION:
The water heater should not
be located in an area where leakage of the tank or
connections will result in damage to the area adjacent
to it or to lower floors of the structure. Where such areas
cannot be avoided, it is recommended that a suitable
catch pan, adequately drained, be installed under the

water heater.

If a louvered door is required,
Models GEH50DNSRSA and GEH50DXSRGA
LOCATION (CONT.)
WATER HEATER SIZING INFORMATION - READ
BEFORE INSTALLING:
For existing home replacements:
• Replacing an existing tank water heater? If your
current water heater has provided adequate hot water,
and no other plumbing changes and/or renovations that
would require additional hot water demand are in process or
planned, then:
• The GeoSpring Hybrid water heater can replace an
equivalent size or smaller standard electric water heater.
(e.g. if you have a 40 or 50 gallon standard electric water
heater today, a 50 gallon GeoSpring will be a good
replacement).
• If switching from gas to electric, the GeoSpring Hybrid water
heater may replace the next size smaller gas tank water
heater. (i.e. 50 gallon GeoSpring can replace a 40 gallon or
smaller gas water heater).
For new construction installation:
Residental Water Heater Sizing Guide
Family Demand *
Size
5+ High
Avg or Low
3 to 4 High
Avg or Low
2 to 3 High
Avg or Low
1 to 2 High
Avg or Low
*Assumptions for Avg or Low Demand household:
- Use of standard or low flow shower heads (2.5 gpm or less)
- No showers with multiple shower heads and/or body jets.
- Standard bathtub (no oversized/jetted tubs)
Water Heater Temperature Setpoint:
The water heater temperature setting strongly impacts the
amount of hot water available for showers and baths.
• The average setting of water heaters in the USA is about
135°F, so energy consumption/savings and efficiency testing
of water heaters, including the GeoSpring, is performed at a
135°F setting.
• Safety regulations require a factory setting of 120°F to 125°F
max for all new water heaters. Therefore, if your water
heater is currently set at 130°F or above and your new water
heater is installed with a factory set setpoint of 120°F, the
new water heater may seem to provide lower capacity than
your existing water heater.
• The user can adjust the temperature setting to meet their
needs. Always read and understand the safety instructions
contained in the users manual before adjusting the
temperature setpoint.
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Water Heater
Gallon Capacity Recommended
Electric
or GeoSpring Gas
100 75
80 50
80 50-75
50 40
50 40-50
40 40
40-50 40-50
30 30