Reliance 1212 - Table of Contents

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GENERAL SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Facts to Consider About the Location ....................................................................................................................................... 4
TYPICAL INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ...................................................................................................................................... 6
REMOVING THE OLD WATER HEATER .......................................................................................................................................... 7
INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER ................................................................................................................................... 8-13
Section A - Using the Installation Kit ......................................................................................................................................... 8
T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation (for Section A and B) .............................................................................................................. 8
Section B - Using the (Sweat) Soldering Method ................................................................................................................... 8,9
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Filling the Water Heater ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Wiring ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Wiring Diagrams ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Installation Checklist ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
TEMPERATURE REGULATION ................................................................................................................................................. 13-14
Thermostats ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13,14
Temperature Settings .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Thermostat Adjustment ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
FOR YOUR INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 14-16
Start-Up Conditions ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Thermal Expansion .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Strange Sounds ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
Operational Conditions ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
Smelly Water ............................................................................................................................................................... 14,15
“Air” in Hot Water Faucets ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Rumbling Noise ............................................................................................................................................................... 15
High Temperature Shut-Off System ................................................................................................................................. 15
Not Enough or No Hot Water ...................................................................................................................................... 15,16
Water is Too Hot ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................................... 16-19
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ....................................................................................................................... 16
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Thermostat Removal .......................................................................................................................................................... 16,17
Element Cleaning/Replacement........................................................................................................................................ 17-19
Anode Rod Inspection ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
Drain Valve Washer Replacement .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Service ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS ............................................................................................................................................................. 20
REPAIR PARTS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21-24
Lowboy (Double Element) Electric .......................................................................................................................................... 21
Lowboy (Single Element) Electric ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Tall/Medium Electric ................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Compact or Mobile Home Electric .......................................................................................................................................... 23
Table Top Electric ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................................. 25,26
Notes ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
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