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OWNER'S MANUAL
AND INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
GT50C10BAM
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49-6000121 Rev. 0 05-19 GEA
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
You can find them on the rating de internet GEAppliances.com label on the right side of your water heater. GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license. 49-6000121 Rev. 0 05-19 GEA... - Page 2 THANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME. Whether you grew up with GE Appliances, or this is your first, we’re happy to have you in the family. We take pride in the craftsmanship, innovation and design that goes into every GE Appliances product, and we think you will too.
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Page 3: Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Be sure to read and understand the entire Owner’... - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT scalding. Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlined on the label pictured. Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Temperature Time to Produce a Serious Burn Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute Mixing valves are required for the GeoSpring Solar System.
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Page 5: Sizing Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Applicable local codes shall always govern installation. For residential water heaters of a capacity greater than 52 Water Heater Sizing Information Mixing Valves - Water Heater Capacity and Increasing Temperature Setpoint: Mixing valves for reducing point-of-use water There is a Hot Water SCALD DANGER... - Page 6 Specifications for Water Quality Required Water qualities* NOTICE: *To avoid system failure and damages, assure that WATER UNITS OF the water quality falls within the range of the water PARAMETER SUBSTANCE MEASUREMENT values as written in the table. pH value NOTICE: observance of Your warranty is void if you operate the GeoSpring™...
- Page 7 Technical Data - GeoSpring™ Solar 40 GeoSpring Solar 40 Gross area Net area Collector outer dimensions Collector/inclination Max. operating pressure Cold/hot water connections 3/4 MNPT Thermal insulation - storage tank Water Climate Category Phoenix, AZ San Francisco, CA 86.0" 45° 30°...
- Page 8 Technical Data - GeoSpring™ Solar 50 GeoSpring Solar 50 Gross area Net area 23 ft Collector outer dimensions Collector/inclination Max. operating pressure Cold/hot water connections 3/4 MNPT Thermal insulation - storage tank Water Climate Category Phoenix, AZ San Francisco, CA 86.0"...
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Page 9: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions General The combined non-return/safety valve provided cover the GeoSpring Solar under the temperature must be installed at the cold water connection of the conditions described in this manual. Appropriate GeoSpring Solar system to limit positive pressure in insulation or pipe heat tracing must be provided on-site to the water circuit. - Page 10 Operating Instructions Operation System Operating Pressure If the homeowner cannot get water to flow from the hot The maximum operating pressure in the water circuit water lines, check all shut off valves and ensure the combined non-return/safety valve has been installed reducer if necessary.
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Page 11: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning Routine Preventive Maintenance Periodic Inspection DANGER Risk of Scald - Before manually It is further recommended that a periodic inspection operating the combined non-return/safety valve, of the operating controls, heating elements and wiring make certain no one will be exposed to the hot should be made by service personnel qualified in electric water released by the valve. - Page 12 Care and Cleaning Annual Maintenance DANGER Risk of Scald Before manually operating the combined non-return/safety valve, make certain no one will be exposed to the hot water released by the valve. The water may be hot enough to create a SCALD hazard. The water should be released into a suitable drain to prevent injury or property damage.
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Page 13: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions GENERAL INSTALLATION AND FLAT ROOF OR GROUND MOUNT TRANSPORT INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION Installation, maintenance, cleaning and all other Installation shall only be carried out on roof surfaces procedures listed in this manual shall only be or substructures with sufficient load bearing capacity. performed by fully and properly instructed, qualified The structural load bearing capacity of the roof or and authorized personnel, which means licensed... - Page 14 Installation Instructions CONNECTIONS AND PIPING The GeoSpring Solar system shall be connected to tightening the connection, check to make sure that tighten the connection and do not exceed a torque of 30 ft-lbs. Please refer to Thermal Expansion and information. Only use pipes suited for use in sanitary facilities and which can withstand temperatures of at the use of all copper or brass fittings in the collector loop plumbing.
- Page 15 Installation Instructions INSULATION THERMAL EXPANSION The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover any Determine if a check valve exists in the inlet water damage or defect caused by installation, attachment line. It may have been installed in the cold water line or use of any type of energy-saving or other as a separate backflow preventer, or it may be part of a pressure-reducing valve, water meter or water...
- Page 16 Installation Instructions LOCAL INSTALLATION RELIEF VALVE (Cont.) REGULATIONS RISK OF SCALD AND CAUTION This water heater must be installed in accordance PROPERTY DAMAGE with these instructions, local codes, utility codes, To reduce the risk of excessive pressures in this utility company requirements or, in the absence of water heater, install pressure protective equipment local codes, the latest edition of the National Electrical required by local codes and no less than a pressure...
- Page 17 Installation Instructions TRANSPORTING PANELS FLAT SEAL FLAT SEAL VENTILATION VALVE VENTILATION VALVE 3/4 NPT 3/4 NPT THREAD PROTECTOR THREAD PROTEC MAX.TORQUE 30 FT-LBS MAX.TORQUE 30 FT-LBS Mount ventilation valve vertically upward CAUTION when installed. NOTICE: The MAXIMUM torque on the ventilation valve nut and plastic threaded connection point shall NOT water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from over-torque connection points.
- Page 18 Installation Instructions COMPONENTS COMBINED NON-RETURN/SAFETY VALVE This valve is a pressure release mechanism used in pressure systems. It has a non-return valve integrated. The use of these valves is strictly required due to safety regulations. The safety valve opens at a pressure of Valve must be replaced by year five to gain the limited warranty for years six through ten.
- Page 19 Installation Instructions HYDRAULIC CONNECTION Stand Alone NOTICE: Your warranty is void if you operate the GeoSpring Solar without a DANGER Scald Risk Mixing valve must be set to auxiliary The combined non-return/safety valve can be placed at distances greater than water heater temperature or below.
- Page 20 Installation Instructions HYDRAULIC CONNECTION Pre-heater Electric & Gas Storage Water Heater Optional- Sensor Immersion Sleeve 40 inch See Notes Optional- Sensor Immersion Sleeve 5 Gallons or greater, GeoSpring Solar 25 Whole Home Water Filter Hot Water Outlet Isolation valve or check valve Cold Water Inlet is inactive) Existing Water Heater...
- Page 21 Installation Instructions FLAT ROOF OR GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION Materials for Flat Roof or Ground Mount Installation NOTE: Check package contents to make sure that you have received all components listed below. If you need spare parts, please contact your local GeoSpring Solar system dealer. 3/4"...
- Page 22 Installation Instructions FLAT ROOF OR GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION 1. Unpack the Unit 3. Install Collector Panel to Collector Legs WARNING TO AVOID BODILY HARM WARNING AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, HAVE TWO Two people are required PEOPLE JOINTLY INSTALL THE PRODUCT. for this procedure. FRAGILE PRODUCT –...
- Page 23 Installation Instructions FLAT ROOF OR GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION 4. Prepare to Install Collector Panel Assembly touches the surface for support. mark the attachment points. 5. Install Collector Panel Assembly CAUTION Use caution when moving CAUTION assembly. Use caution when moving assembly.
- Page 24 Installation Instructions FLAT ROOF OR GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION 6. Final Installation Steps NOTICE: Risk of Unit Damage Do NOT insulate combined non-return/ safety valve or ventilation valve. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from operation with insulated valves.
- Page 25 Installation Instructions ON-ROOF INSTALLATION Materials for On-Roof Installation NOTE: Check package contents to make sure that you have received all components listed below. If you need spare parts, please contact your local GeoSpring Solar system dealer. Qty. 4 Flexible Mounting Bracket - Qty.
- Page 26 Installation Instructions ON-ROOF INSTALLATION Panel as Installed CAUTION THE FOLLOWING STEPS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED ROOFING CONTRACTOR. Roof Beams Flexible Mounting Flexible Bracket with Mounting Wood Screws Bracket with Wood Screws Metric T-Head Bolt Flat Washer Metric T-Head Bolt Metric Nut Flat Washer Metric Nut...
- Page 27 Installation Instructions ON-ROOF INSTALLATION 2. Place Collector Panel WARNING TO AVOID BODILY HARM AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, HAVE TWO PEOPLE JOINTLY INSTALL THE PRODUCT. FRAGILE PRODUCT – HANDLE WITH CARE! end of each of the brackets with the head toward the panel. Attach a washer and a nut to the end of each bolt.
- Page 28 Installation Instructions ON-ROOF INSTALLATION 4. Attach Flexible Bracket to the Collector Panel of each of the Flexible Brackets with the Flexible head toward the panel. Attach a washer and Mounting Bracket a nut to the end of each bolt. Do not tighten. side of the panel.
- Page 29 Installation Instructions HIGH LOAD ROOF INSTALLATION Materials for High Load Roof Installation NOTE: Check package contents to make sure that you have received all components listed below. If you need spare parts, please contact your local GeoSpring Solar system dealer. Mounting Bracket Metric T-Head Bolt TX25...
- Page 30 Installation Instructions HIGH LOAD ROOF INSTALLATION Attachment Point Recommendations lb/ft² inch inch inch inch 10.5 GeoSpring™ 19.4 ± 0.4 24.0 32.0 Solar 25 GeoSpring™ 31.1 ± 0.4 35.5 32.0 Solar 40 GeoSpring™ 42.7 ± 0.4 47.25 32.0 Solar 50 GeoSpring Solar 25 GeoSpring Solar 40 GeoSpring Solar 50 49-6000121 Rev.
- Page 31 Installation Instructions HIGH LOAD ROOF INSTALLATION 1. Locate Collector Panel CAUTION FOLLOWING STEPS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED ROOFING CONTRACTOR. Collector Panel according to the information on the previous page. The brackets need to be installed directly into a beam below roofing. 2.
- Page 32 Installation Instructions HIGH LOAD ROOF INSTALLATION 3. Assemble Mounting Rails installation. Cut off and discard the excess rail. the top lower portion of the rail and one on the right side of the upper portion of the rail. Position the rail and tighten the screw Rail Self-Tapping Screw...
- Page 33 Installation Instructions HIGH LOAD ROOF INSTALLATION 5. Install Lower High Load Brackets lower portions of each rail. Set the bracket into the groove in the rail above the self-tapping 90° clockwise to lock into place. Install the lower and will fit into the groove of the collector panel. 6.
- Page 34 Installation Instructions HIGH LOAD ROOF INSTALLATION 7. Final Installation Steps NOTICE: Do not use more than 30 ft-lbs torque! NOTICE: Risk of Unit Damage Do NOT insulate combined non-return/safety valve or ventilation valve. The water heater Hot Water warranty does not cover damage or failure Outlet resulting from operation with insulated valves.
- Page 35 Installation Instructions INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 1. Installation has sufficient load bearing capacity and in accordance with local and regional codes. 2. Installed in accordance with these instructions, local, and regional codes. 3. Inspected substructure for retaining screw connections used to secure installation. 5.
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Page 36: Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Before you call for service..Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. CAUTION For your safety, DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring, controls, heating elements or other safety devices. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel. Problem Possible Causes What To do... -
Page 37: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts For GeoSpring Solar models. Instructions for Placing a Parts Order All parts orders should include: the rating plate 2. Specify voltage and wattage as marked on the rating desired. CAUTION For your safety, DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring, thermostat(s), heating elements or other operating controls. -
Page 38: Certification
SRCC OG-300 Certification The solar system installer is to indicate (circle, check, etc.) the system that was actually installed. GE Appliances, A Haier Company This product certified by: Solar Rating & Certification 4000 Buechel Bank Road Corporation™ Louisville, KY 40225 USA Solar-Rating.org... - Page 39 SRCC OG-300 Certification THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 49-6000121 Rev. 0...
- Page 40 SRCC OG-300 Certification The following labels/tags must be attached to the relevant valves in the systems in order for it to be considered This page should be laminated, each label cut from it, punched in the margin on the left- hand side and affixed to the appropriate valve with a wire tie.
- Page 41 SRCC OG-300 Certification THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 49-6000121 Rev. 0...
- Page 42 SRCC OG-300 Certification Freeze Protection compliant. This page should be laminated, each label cut from it, punched in the margin on the left-hand side and affixed to the appropriate valve with a wire tie. Plastic ties are inappropriate due to high operating climates.
- Page 43 SRCC OG-300 Certification THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 49-6000121 Rev. 0...
- Page 44 SRCC OG-300 Certification Labeling for all fill and drain ports: complaint. This page should be laminated, each label cut from it, punched in the margin on the left-hand side and affixed to the appropriate valve with a wire tie. Plastic ties are inappropriate due to high operating No other fluid shall be used that would change the original classification of this system.
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Page 46: Limited Warranty
GE Appliances Website: GEAppliances.com/waterheater, unless service provided to replace defective parts is determined to be a result of improper installation or maintenance. - Page 47 Notes 49-6000121 Rev. 0...
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Page 48: Consumer Support
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