Dometic WH-16GEA User Manual

HEATING
WATER HEATERS
Form No. 3317866.000 04/21 | ©2021 Dometic Corporation
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
WH - 6GA, WH - 6GEA, WH - 9GEA, WH - 10GEA, WH - 16GEA
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WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result, causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
– Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Evacuate all persons from the vehicle.
• Shut off gas supply at the gas
container or source.
• Do not touch any electrical switch, or
use any phone or radio in the vehicle.
• Do not start the vehicle’s engine or
electric generator.
• Contact the nearest gas supplier
or qualified service technician for
repairs.
• If you cannot reach a gas supplier or
qualified service technician, contact
the nearest fire department.
• Do not turn on the gas supply until the
gas leak(s) has been repaired.
– Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
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WARNING: BURN HAZARD, FIRE,
EXPLOSION, AND/OR CARBON MONOXIDE
HAZARD.
Keep the water heater area clear of combustible
cleaning materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids. Failure to obey this warning
could result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING.
This product can expose you to lead, which is
known to the state of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information, go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov.

Dometic WH-16GEA Specifications

General

Brand	Dometic
Model	WH-16GEA
Category	Water Heater
Language	English

Summary

Explanation of Symbols and Safety Instructions

Recognize Safety Information

Alerts to potential physical injury hazards and emphasizes obeying safety messages.

Understand Signal Words

Explains how signal words indicate hazard level and seriousness for safety and damage messages.

Supplemental Directives

Provides directives to reduce risks before installation or operation, including following instructions.

General Safety Messages

Covers crucial warnings such as fire, explosion, and carbon monoxide hazards.

Intended Use of the Water Heater

Water Heater Installation Process

Critical Installation Warnings

Covers safety warnings for carbon monoxide, electrical shock, and grounding.

Preparing the Installation Location

Details directives and location planning, including cutouts and clearances.

Blocking the Water Heater

Installing Water Hoses

Installing The Gas Line

Control Switch Installation

Wiring the 115 VAC Power Supply

Details on connecting the 115 VAC power supply with safety warnings.

Configuring Control Switches

Installing The Unit

Safety warnings and instructions for installing the unit itself.

Performing Leak Testing

Operating the Water Heater

Operating the Electronic Control

Clearing a Water Heater Operation Failure

Steps to troubleshoot and reset a water heater lockout condition.

Shutting Down the Water Heater

Maintenance and Care Guidelines

Servicing the DSI Control Board

Maintaining the Water Heater Tank

Using After-Market Heating Element Devices