Rheem electric water heater model 81v52d manual

Possibly this free manual, but I cannot find either model number in searching the internet.

https://www.waterheaterhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/rheem-electric-mobile-home-manual.pdf

https://www.waterheaterhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/rheem-electric-mobile-home-manual.pdf

GE is a Rheem-made product:
Any generic electric water heater manual will work for this heater since it uses same standard wiring, generic parts, and materials used for years to make electric water heaters. Nothing special. Except do not expect many specifics from any Rheem manual pertaining to insulation thickness or comprehensive troubleshooting.

Copy following link. Click on tab for specs and docs:
http://www.rheem.com/product/residential-electric-water-heaters-fury

If you have specific question about water heater troubleshoot or maintenance, copy following links for professional diy resources:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-problems-with-water-heater.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-maintain-water-heater.html

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I would start by checking the circuit breaker and the reset button if the heater has one just to get the easy possibilities out of the way. Next check the ground wire to may sure the ground wire is firmly connected. Electronics need a complete circuit in order to work. It is always possible that the wires have become corroded or broken. Please test the wiring to insure that all wires are unbroken. Please see the link below for more specific information.

http://waterheatertimer.org/Test-electricity-to-water-heater.html

It could be element shorted to ground through steel tank, so don't touch tank when breaker is ON.
Or you have undersized 12 gauge wire and 20 amp breaker and the heat has loosened breaker on the busbar. Breaker trips when heat exceeds breaker limit. Jiggle breaker and listen for crackling sound.

To restore hot water now:
Turn off circuit breaker, and open top cover then Push in reset button on top of heater to restore functionality. Put back insulation and factory cover.
To fix water heater: test and replace bad element.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-test-water-heater-element.html
If problems continue
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-problems-with-water-heater.html#trip-breaker
http://waterheatertimer.org/Troubleshoot-household-electricity.html

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if there is no reset button, you should be able to turn the breaker off for a few minutes. then turn it back on. if its an electric water heater! it should reset it. good-day !

Typical Rheem fury electric water heater manual
http://globalimageserver.com/fetchDocument.aspx?id=17bb6286-4eb8-4e44-813e-6ccfafda4404
Rheem fury water heater page. Click docs and specs tab to see pdf manuals.
http://www.rheem.com/product.aspx?id=09DF2BDD-5E11-4D32-B574-84ACFB8A4619

More resources:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-water-heater.html

No you do not need to drain water heater when checking or replacing thermostats:
Water heater is drained when replacing elements or cleaning sediment out of tank.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermostat-on-electric-water-heater.html

Also look at following links: These links can teach you everything about fixing ordinary tank-type electric water heater using generic parts from hardware store.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-electric-water-heater-works.html

http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-element-and-clean-sediment-out-of-electric-water-heater.html

http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-problems-with-water-heater.html

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For a price, expert speaks with you over phone while you work on timer or any do-it-yourself project.
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It's probably bad upper or lower thermostat.
BUT... new element could also be shorted.
OR ... original tank is rated 1500 watt elements look at label on side of tank.
I always replace both thermostats to save time.
Lower thermostat costs $10 at Lowes.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermostat-on-electric-water-heater.html

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Also take advantage of fixya phone service.
For a price, expert speaks with you over phone while you work on heater or any do-it-yourself project.
Fixya is always less expensive than a service call.

I would say your water heater is from the fury series; new model number 82V52-2. I've included a link with my solution that you should take a look at. You could also look at water heaters of a different brand if this one isn't available in your area. Kenmore, GE, and Hotpoint are all very good brands of water heaters.

http://www.rheem.com/product.aspx?id=09DF2BDD-5E11-4D32-B574-84ACFB8A4619

The water heater was taken out to tile the floor and put back in 2 days later. It has power but is not heating the water. Can you help?