Use and Care Manual

ELECTRIC UPPER THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION

1. Before servicing the water heater, DISCONNECT/TURN OFF the main electric power breaker feeding

the water heater.

CAUTION: Turn power off at the breaker or fuse panel. Failure to do so may result in severe

injury.

2. Before servicing the water heater thermostat, verify with a volt meter, that voltage/power has been

disconnected to the water heater.

3. For replacement, be sure you have selected the same IDENTICAL thermostat type as on the water

heater.

PLEASE NOTE – Upper thermostats are usually not the same as the lower thermostat.

4. Disconnect the thermostat leads, preferably tag the leads before removal from the screw terminals

to eliminate incorrect wiring problems.

5. Remove and replace the thermostat from the thermostat bracket. Re-wire per diagram in the Use

and Care booklet that came with the water heater or your tagged leads.

6. Double check to be sure your wire connections are correct and they are firm and tight.

7. Re-establish the electric power to the water heater.

8. Replace the protective cover to the thermostat.

9. Cycle test the water heater to be certain of proper operation.

If you have questions or need assistance, please call Rheem Sales Company tech support at

1-800-432-8373

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ELECTRIC UPPER THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION 1. Before servicing the water heater, DISCONNECT/TURN OFF the main electric power breaker feeding the water heater. CAUTION: Turn power off at the breaker or fuse panel. Failure to do so may result in severe injury. 2. Before servicing the water heater thermostat, verify with a volt meter, that voltage/power has been disconnected to the water heater. 3. For replacement, be sure you have selected the same IDENTICAL thermostat type as on the water heater.