GE - General Electric GT40C10BAM OWNER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

Water Heater Sizing Information

Mixing Valves - Water Heater Capacity and Increasing Temperature Setpoint:

Mixing valves for reducing point-of-use water

temperature by mixing hot and cold water in branch

water lines are commercially available. Contact a

licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for

further information.

The water heater temperature setting strongly impacts

the amount of usable hot water available for showers

and baths.

• Energy consumption/savings and efficiency testing

of water heaters, including the GeoSpring™ Solar, is

performed according to Solar Rating & Certification

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of manufacture.

• Safety regulations require a factory setting no greater

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• The user can adjust the temperature setting to meet

their needs. Always read and understand the safety

instructions contained in the owner’s manual before

adjusting the temperature setpoint.

DANGER

There is a Hot Water SCALD

Potential if the control water

temperature is set too high. Households with small

children, disabled or elderly persons may require a

120°F (49°C) or lower thermostat setting to prevent

contact with “HOT” water.

Ground Mount or Readily Accessible Areas

When a collector module is intended for installation in

areas which are readily accessible to other than service

personnel. The water heater must be guarded to protect

against unintentional contact. Contact with the solar

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caution when servicing or performing maintenance.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Sizing Information

FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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Applicable local codes shall always govern installation. For residential water heaters of a capacity greater than 52

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WARNING

BURN HAZARD

If installing the water heater on the ground or other areas that are accessible, the water heater must be guarded to

protect against unintentional contact.

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performing maintenance.

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GE GT40C10BAM GeoSpring™ Internal Collector Storage (ICS) Solar Water Heater

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