GE GE06P06SAG Use and Care Manual - Page 9

Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size Guide, Insulation Blankets - heating element

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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based on National Electric Code. Refer to wiring diagrams in this manual for field wiring connections. Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size Guide Total Water Heater Wattage Recommended Over Current Protection (fuse or circuit breaker amperage rating) Copper Wire Size AWG Based on N.E.C. Table 310-16 (75°C) 1500* 1700 2000 2500 3000 3500 3800 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 9000 120V 20 20 25 30 35 208V 15 15 15 15 20 25 25 25 30 30 35 40 - 240V 15 15 15 15 20 20 20 25 25 30 30 35 50 120V 12 12 10 10 8 208V 14 14 14 14 12 10 10 10 10 10 8 8 - 240V 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 10 8 8 *Less than 1500 watts may be wired 14 gauge with 15 amp protection. Check Local Electrical Codes, as they will also apply. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Insulation Blankets Insulation blankets, available to the general public, for external use on electric water heaters are not necessary. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters. This water heater meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards with respect to insulation and standby loss requirements making an insulation blanket unnecessary. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any damage or defect caused by installation, attachment or use of any type of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other than those authorized by the manufacturer) into, onto or in conjunction with the water heater. The use of unauthorized energy saving devices may shorten the life of the water heater and may endanger life and property. The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for such loss or injury resulting from the use of such unauthorized devices. CAUTION: If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket to this water heater, pay careful attention to the following so as not to restrict the proper function and operation of the water heater: ● Do not cover the temperature and pressure relief valve. ● Do not cover jacket access panels to thermostats and heating elements. ● Do not cover the electrical junction box of the water heater. ● Do not cover the operating or warning labels attached to the water heater or attempt to relocate them on the exterior of insulation blanket. 9 Customer Service

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NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based on National Electric Code.
Refer to wiring diagrams in this manual for field wiring connections.
Insulation blankets, available to the
general public, for external use on
electric water heaters are not necessary.
The purpose of an insulation blanket is
to reduce the standby heat loss
encountered with storage tank heaters.
This water heater meets or exceeds the
National Appliance Energy Conservation
Act standards with respect to
insulation and standby loss
requirements making an insulation
blanket unnecessary.
The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover any damage or defect caused
by installation, attachment or use of
any type of energy saving or other
unapproved devices (other than those
authorized by the manufacturer) into,
onto or in conjunction with the water
heater. The use of unauthorized energy
saving devices may shorten the life of
the water heater and may endanger life
and property.
The manufacturer disclaims any
responsibility for such loss or injury
resulting from the use of such
unauthorized devices.
CAUTION: If local codes require
the application of an external
insulation blanket to this water
heater, pay careful attention to the
following so as not to restrict the
proper function and operation of
the water heater:
●
Do not cover the temperature and
pressure relief valve.
●
Do not cover jacket access panels to
thermostats and heating elements.
●
Do not cover the electrical junction
box of the water heater.
●
Do not cover the operating or warning
labels attached to the water heater or
attempt to relocate them on the
exterior of insulation blanket.
Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size Guide
Total Water
Recommended Over Current Protection
Copper Wire Size AWG Based
Heater Wattage
(fuse or circuit breaker amperage rating)
on N.E.C. Table 310-16 (75°C)
120V
208V
240V
120V
208V
240V
1500*
20
15
15
12
14
14
1700
20
15
15
12
14
14
2000
25
15
15
10
14
14
2500
30
15
15
10
14
14
3000
35
20
20
8
12
12
3500
–
25
20
–
10
12
3800
–
25
20
–
10
12
4000
–
25
25
–
10
10
4500
–
30
25
–
10
10
5000
–
30
30
–
10
10
5500
–
35
30
–
8
10
6000
–
40
35
–
8
8
9000
–
–
50
–
–
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*Less than 1500 watts may be wired 14 gauge with 15 amp protection. Check Local Electrical Codes, as they will also apply.
Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
Insulation Blankets