GE GE40S08BAM Specifications

GE40S08BAM

GE® 40 Gallon Electric Water Heater

DIMENSIONS AND INSTALLATION INFORMATION (IN INCHES)

LOC A L IN STALLATION REGUL ATIONS:
This water heater must be installed in accordance with
these instructions, local codes, utility codes, utility company
requirements or, in the absence of local codes, the latest
edition of the National Electrical Code. It is available from
some local libraries or can be purchased from the National
Fire Preventions Association, Batterymarch park, Quincy,
MA 02169 as booklet ANSI/NFPA 70.

INSTALLATION I N FORMATI O N : For complete
information, see installation instruction packed with your
water heater.

POWER REQUIREMENTS: Check the markings on the
rating plate of the water heater to be certain the power
supply corresponds to the water heater requirements.

LOC ATION : Locate the water heater in a clean dry area
as near as practical to the area of the greatest heated water
demand. Long uninsulated hot water lines can waste energy
and water.

REQUIRED CLEARANCES: There must be sufficient
clearance between any object and the top, rear and sides
of the water heater in the event service is needed. The
controls and drain at front of unit must have clear access
for operation and service. Installations that require
minimal clearance on the sides or rear of the water heater
for earthquake straps are also acceptable. In these cases,
additional clearance should be provided on the opposite
side of the unit to allow for service access

TYPICAL TOP CONNECT INSTALLATION

Conduit to Electrical
Junction Box (use only
copper conductors)

Hot water
outlet to
fixtures

Unions

Drain
valve

(Model appearance may vary)

Temperature &
Pressure Relief Valve

Thermal
expansion
tank (Install per
manufacturers
instructions),
if required

Shut-off

To cold

valve

water
supply

Relief Valve
discharge within
6" of floor and no
closer than 2 times
the pipe diameter
per local code

22"

51-3/8"

Above illustration intended
for dimensional reference only.
Refer to photograph for actual
product appearance

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website at geappliances.com or call GE Answer Center® Service, 800.626.2000.

Certified to

NSF/ANSI 372

See http://info.nsf.org/Certified/Lead_Content/

for spec ific model l isting

Listed by
Underwriters
Laboratories

Speci fication Created 9/19

GE40S08BAM

GE® 40 Gallon Electric Water Heater

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Thermostat controlled

Real Capacity – Tank capacity holds a true 40 gallons of water

First Hour Rating Performance – Provides 66 gallons of heated water

in the first-hour delivery

Quick Water Recovery – Quicker recovery with two copper 5500-watt
heating elements

Anode Rod – Durable design protects the water heater from corrosion

Plastic Drain Valve – Allows for easy draining of the tank

3/4" MNPT Hot and Cold ports

Warranty – 1-year limited labor* / 8-year limited parts

Model GE40S08BAM - Diamond Grey

*See written warranty for full details

*

Speci fication Created 9/19