GE GE50T08BAM Specification

GE50T08BAM

GE® 50 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)

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

Shut-off

To cold

valve

water
supply

Temperature &
Pressure Relief Valve

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

22"

62-3/8"

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

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Certified to

NSF/ANSI 372

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

for spec ific model l isting

Speci fication Revised 9/20

Listed by
Underwriters
Laboratories

GE50T08BAM

GE® 50 Gallon Electric Water Heater

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Real Capacity – Get the most hot showers from the only water heater that holds
a true 50 gallons of water (Compared to 50 gallon electric steel tank water
heaters per DOE rated gallon capacity).

Leading Performance – Live comfortably with this best in class unit that
delivers 76 gallons of hot water in the first hour (Measured through DOE First
Hour Rating).

Household Size – Provide hot water for the whole family of 3 to 5 persons.

Quick Recovery – Two 5500W heating elements quickly increase water
temperature for hot water when you need it.

Inlet Tube – Replenishes water from the bottom of the tank to maximize hot
water delivery.

Easy Set Up – Replace your old water heater quickly and easily using standard
water and electrical connections.

Anode Rod – Durable design offers long-lasting protection against corrosion.

Drain Valve – Rust-proof construction can be counted on to provide long-lasting
service.

Adjustable Thermostat – Change temperature to your desired setting.

Warranty – 8-year limited Parts Warranty*.

Model GE50T08BAM – Diamond Gray

*

See written warranty for full details

Speci fication Revised 9/20