WHERE TO LOCATE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS ON YOUR STATE WATER HEATERThe model and serial numbers are located on the rating plate on the front of your State water heater as shown below.
HOW TO READ THE SERIAL NUMBER ON STATE WATER HEATERS
The serial number's primary purpose is to indicate the date of manufacture of the water heater.
C = March, 00 = 2000 This serial number indicates this model was built March, 2000