GE GEH Series User manual

GE Water Heater
Introduction Nov 2009
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The information in this presentation is intended for use by individuals
possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, & mechanical
experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in
personal injury & property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be
responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume
any liability in connection with its use.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing this product.
If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test purposes, disconnect
the power immediately after performing the necessary checks.
RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES
If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to complete
a path to ground are removed for service, they must be returned to their
original position & properly fastened.
Safety

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GE Factory Service Employees are required to use safety glasses with side
shields, cut resistant (Dyneema®) gloves & steel toe shoes for all repairs.
Dyneema® Cut
Resistant Glove
Safety Glasses must be compliant with
ANSI Z87.1-2003
Prescription Safety Glasses
Plano Safety Glasses
Steel Toe Shoes
Personal Protection Equipment

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Features
Electric 50 Gallon Capacity
240 VAC 30 Amp circuit
LCD Electronic Control
Two 4500W Heating Elements
134a Sealed System (26.5 oz)
Temp Set Range 100°F –140°F
Operating Pressure 20-120 psi
Product Weight –200 lbs.
22”
62”

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GE is introducing a water heater to meet the new
2009 DOE ENERGY STAR®standards for heat-pump
water heaters. Energy Factor = 2.35 EF*
Designed to use approximately half
the energy and save $320 per year.*
Standard 50 gallon electric water
heater uses ~ 4880 kWh per year.
GE’s new water heater uses ~ 1856
kWh per year.
* Energy Star requirement is 2.0 EF or higher
* Based on 10.65 cents per kWh.

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Household Energy

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Exploded View

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The condenser is
wrapped around
the tank, foamed
between the tank
and the outside
cabinet.
The condenser is
non-replaceable.
Condenser

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Right Side View

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Rear View

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Left Side View

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Model/Serial Location
The model tag is located on the right front of the tank.

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Nomenclature
Contract model has “High Demand” keypad on display.
All other features are the same for both models.

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Warranty

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Air Flow

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Installation - Location
5½” minimum 7” recommended

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Installation - Electric
240VAC
30 Amp Circuit
L1, L2, Ground
No neutral wire

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Junction Box
The junction box cover is held with 3 Phillips screws.