Page 1
ELECTRIC WATER HEATER
A Spanish language version of t hese instructions is available by
la fáb ri c a cu y o no m br e ap arec e i n l a plac a d e espec i fic ac i on es.
cont act ing t he manufact urer listed on t he rating plate.
La v ersi on esp ano la d e estas i ns t r u cc i o ns se p u ede o bten er al esc r ib ir le a
INSTALLA TION & OPERATION
INSTRUCTION M A NUAL
THE WARRANTY ON THIS WA TER HEATER IS IN EFFECT ONLY WHEN
THE WAT ER HEA TER IS INSTALLED AND OPERAT ED IN ACCORDANCE
WIT H LOCAL CODES AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS. THE
M ANUFACTURER OF THIS HEATER WILL N O T BE LIABLE F O R ANY
DAM AGE RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO COMPLY W ITH T HESE
INSTRUCTIONS. REA D THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE
STARTING.
For your fam ily ’s comfort, safety and c onv eni ence , it is
recommended t his water heater be installed and serviced by a
plumbing professional .
238-44422-00U REV 5/18
Page 2
2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General I nform at ion ................................................. 3
Installation ............................................................. 4
Locating the W at er Heater .................................... 4
W a t er C onnections .............................................. 6
Elect rical Connections .......................................... 14
General Operation ................................................... 15
T hermostat A djust m ent ........................................ 16
Maintenance ........................................................... 17
Notes .................................................................... 20
CONGRATULATIONS!
You ha ve just purcha sed one of the fine st wat e r heaters on
t he market today!
T his inst allation, ope rat ion a nd inst ruction m anual will
expla in in detail the installa t ion a nd maintena nce of y our new
Elect ric Wat er Heat er. We st rongly recommend that y ou
cont a ct a plumbing professional for t he inst alla t ion of this
wat er heat er.
W e require that you caref ully read this manual, as w ell as
t he e nclosed warranty , a nd ref e r t o it when questions arise.
If y ou hav e any specific que st ions conce rning your warranty,
please consult t he plumbing professional from whom y our
wat er heat er was purchased. For your records w e
recomm end that y ou writ e the m odel, seria l number a nd
inst allation dat e of y our w ater heater in t he maintenance
sect ion in the ba ck of this manual.
T his manual should be k ept wit h t he wat er he ater.
Page 3
3
G EN ER AL INF O R MATIO N
CAUTION
Incorrect operation of this appliance may create a hazard to life and
property and will nullify the warranty.
DANGER
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable, combustible, or
corrosive vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Thi s el ec t r i c w ater heater ’s d esi gn is c er tifi ed b y I NTERTEK ( ETL) and
listed in accordance w it h UL 17 4. CETL list ed in accordance with
Canadian Nat ional Standard C22. 2 , No. 11 0 -M90.
W at er heaters with a c apac i t y of 19 gallons through 119 gallons are
ev alu at ed b y INTERTEK in accordance w it h Part 2 8 0 .7 0 7 (d) (1) of HUD
Mobile Home Construct ion and Safety Standards for Energy Eff iciency.
For mobile home installations, th ese water heaters must be installed in
accordance w it h Section 3 2 80 . 7 09 of HUD Mobile Home Construct ion
and Safet y St andards for Installation of A ppliances.
This w ater heater must be installed in accordance w it h loc al codes. In
t he absence of local codes, install t his water h eater i n ac co r dan c e with
t h e N. E.C. Ref er enc e Boo k (l atest ed iti on ).
The w ar ran t y for th is w ater h eater is i n effec t o n ly w h en th e wat er
heat er is installed, adjusted, and operated in accordance w ith t hese
Installation and Operat ing Instructions. The manufact urer w ill not be
held liable for damage resulting from alt eration and/or f ailure t o comply
w ith t hese instruct ions.
This w ater heater has been designed and certif ied f or t he purpose of
heat ing pot able w ater. The installation and use of t his wat er heater fo r
any purpose ot her than t he heating of pot able w at er, may cause dam age
t o t he w at er heater and creat e a hazardous condition and nullify t he
warranty.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been submerged in w ater. The
plumbing prof essional responsible for t he installation of this w at er heater
should be cont act ed t o inspect t he appliance and to replace any part of
the c ont rol syst em, including t hermost at, which has been submerged in
water.
M ak e sur e th at th e r at i n g p late o n t h e wat er heater i s refer enc ed fo r
certaint y that the correct v olt age is being supplied to t he wat er heater.
Page 4
4
WARNING
This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of
California to cause c ancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.
WARNING
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or
LOCATION FROM WHICH FUMES COULD REACH THE WATER HEATER.
General Informat ion c ont inued-
A sacrif ici al anode(s) is used to ext end t ank lif e. Rem ov al of any anode,
except for inspecti on and/or repl ac em en t, w i ll n u l li fy the w ar r an ty . In ar eas
wh er e w ater is un u su al l y ac ti ve, an o do r m ay oc c u r at th e h ot w ater fau c et
du e to a r eac ti o n betw een th e sac r i fi c ial an o d e and i m p u ri ti es in th e water.
If this should happen, an alternativ e anode(s) may be purchased from t he
supplier that i nst alled this wat er heat er. This will m inimi ze the odor while
prot ect ing t he t ank. A ddi t ionally, the w at er heater should be f lushed w ith
app ro p r i ate di s so l v er s to el i m i n ate any b ac ter ia.
IMPORTANT
Befor e proceeding, please inspect t he wat er heat er and it’s component s f or
possible dam age. DO NOT install any damaged component s. If dam age i s
ev i den t, pl ease c o n tac t th e su p pl i er wher e th e water h eater w as p ur c h as ed
or t he manufact urer list ed on t he rating plat e f or replacement parts.
INSTALLATION
Locating the Wat er Heat er
injury, there shall be no materials stored against the water heater and
proper care shall be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by
children) with the water heater.
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE
USED OR STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER OR ANY
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL
This wat e r heat e r M U ST be inst alled indoors out of t he wind and
weather.
This wat er heater shall NOT be inst alled in any locat ion whe re gasoline
or flammable vapors are likely to be present , unless the inst allation is
such to e liminat e the probable ignit ion of gasoline or f lamma ble va pors.
The location t his wat er heater is to be installed is of utmost im port ance.
Bef o r e i nst alling t his water heat er, consult the installation sect ion of these
instruc t ions. A f ter reading t hese installation and operating inst ruc t ions,
selec t a l o c ati o n fo r th e water h eater w her e th e fl o or i s l evel an d i s easi l y
accessible to a power supply and wat er connect ions. It is recomm ended that
t h e w ater heater b e l o c ated n ear th e c en ter of g r eatest h o t water u sag e to
prevent heat loss t hrough t he pipes.
DO NOT locate t he wat er heater w here w at er lines could be subjected t o
freezing temperatures. Locate the wat er heater so that access panels
and drain valves are accessible.
Page 5
5
Locating The Wat er Heat er cont inued-
Some models are not equipped w it h a drain valve. For t hose models,
in st al l a dr ain tee in th e c ol d w ater i n let as c l os e as pr ac tic al to th e
water heater .
Wat er heat er corrosion and component f ailure can be c aused by t he
heat ing and breakdow n of airborne chemical vapors. Examples of some
t ypical compounds t hat are potentially corrosive are: spray can
propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioning
refrigerants, sw im ming pool chemicals, calcium or sodium chloride,
wax es and pr oc es s c hem i cal s. T hes e mater ial s ar e c or ro sive at v er y lo w
concent ration levels w it h lit t le or no odor t o reveal their presence.
N O TE: D AM A G E TO THE WA TER HEATER C AUS ED BY EXP O S URE TO
CORROSIVE VA PORS I S NOT COVERED BY T HE WA RRA NT Y. DO N OT
O PERATE TH E W A TER H EATER IF EXPOS U R E H AS OR WI LL O C C U R .
DO NOT STORE ANY POTENTIALLY CORROSIVE COMPOUNDS IN THE
VI CI NI TY OF THE WA TER HEATER.
Thi s water h eater m u st be lo c ated in an ar ea where l eak ag e of th e tank
or w at er line connections and the combination temperat ure and pressure
reli ef v al v e wil l n ot r esu lt i n d am age to th e area ad jac en t to th e wat er
heat er or to lower f loors of the struct ure. W hen such locations cannot
be avoided, a suitable drain pan must be installed under t he wat er
heater . The drain pan must have a minimum length and w idth of at
least 4 in . (10 .2 c m ) g reater th an th e di am eter o f th e wat er heater . The
drain pan, as described abov e, can be purchased f rom your plumbing
prof essional. The drain pan must be piped to an adequat e drain. The
piping must be pit ched f or proper drainage.
CLEARANCES
1. Minimum clearanc e to c ombust ible material is 0 inches f or t he Top,
Sides, Front, and Rear of this w at er heater. Ho wever , i t is
recommended t hat at least 1 8 inches (4 5.7 cm) f rom t he Top, and
2 4 inche s (6 1 c m) from t he Front . Clear anc e fo r ser v i ci n g m ay b e
reduced down to minimum c learanc e to c ombust ible material, but
serv i c e t i m e and effo rt m ay b e gr eatly in creased.
2. Inc r ease di stan c es to p r ov i de c l earan c es for serv ic i ng .
To comply with NSF requirem ents t his w at er heat er is to be:
a) Sealed to the floo r w i t h seal ant, in a sm oo th and easi ly c l eanab le
way , or
b) Installed w it h an opt ional leg kit t hat includes legs and/or
ext ensions that provide a minimum clearance of 6 ’’ beneath the
water heater .
Note: For California ins tallation this water heater must be braced,
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake.
Page 6
6
See instructions for correct installation procedures. Instruction s may
be obtained from DSA Headquarters Office, 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100,
Sacramento, CA 95811
.
Page 7
7
W a t e r Conne ctions
CAUTION
If sweat fittings are to be used, DO NOT apply heat to the nipples on top
to the nipples containing a plastic liner.
N O TE: BEFO R E PRO C EEDIN G WI TH THE I NS TAL LATI O N, C LO S E THE
MAIN W ATER SUPPLY VALVE.
Af ter shutt ing t he main wat er su pp ly v alve, o pen a fauc et to r eli ev e the
w at er line pressure to prevent any water f rom leaking out of the pipes
wh il e m ak in g the wat er c on nec ti o ns to th e water h eat er . A ft er t h e
pres sur e has been rel ieved, c lo se th e f au c et. T he COLD w ater i n let an d
HOT w at er out let are ident if ied on top of t he water heater. The fit t ings
at th e c ol d water i nl et an d ho t wat er ou tl et ar e d iel ec t r ic w aterw ay
fittings w ith 3/4’’ NPT t apered male threads. M ake the proper plumbing
co n nec ti on s b et w een t h e wat er h eat er and t he plumbing system in t he
house. Install a shut-of f v alve in the cold wat er supply line.
of the water heater. Sweat the tubing to the adapter before fitting the
adapter to the water connections. It is imperative that heat is not applied
IMPORTANT
FAILURE TO INSTALL AND M A INTAIN A NEW, LISTED 3 / 4’’ X 3/4’’
TEMPERATURE-PRES S U R E RELIEF VALV E WILL RELEAS E THE
MA NU FAC T U RER FRO M ANY CLAIM W HICH MIGHT RESULT FROM
EXC ES SI VE T EM PERATURE AND P RES S URES.
If th i s wat er heater is i n stall ed i n a c lo sed w ater sup pl y sy s t em , s uc h as
t he one hav ing a back-f low preventer in t he cold w at er supply,
provisions shall be made to cont rol t hermal expansion. DO NOT operate
t his w at er heater in a closed syst em wit hout prov isions for cont rolling
t hermal ex pansion. Your w at er supplier or local plumbing inspec t or
should be cont act ed on how to cont rol t his sit uation.
After installation of the water lines , op en t h e m ain wat er su pp ly v alve
and f i l l th e wat er heater . W h il e the w ater heater is fi l li ng , o pen sev er al
ho t w ater f au c ets to all ow ai r to esc ape fr om th e wat er sy stem . W h en
a steady stream of wat er flows t hrough t he f aucets, c lose them and
check all wat er connections f or possible leaks. N EVER O PERATE THE
WA TER HEATER WITHOUT FIRST BEING CERTAIN IT IS FILLED W ITH
WATER.
Page 8
8
W at e r Connections cont inued-
WARNING
For protection against excessive temperatures and pressure, install
temperature and pressure protective equipment required by local codes,
but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve
certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains
periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as
meeting the Requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff
Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22, and the Standard
CAN1-4.4 Temperature, Pressure, Temperature and Pressure Relief
Valves and Vacuum Relief Valves. The combination temperature and
pressure relief valve shall be marked with a maximum set pressure, not
to exceed the maximum working pressure of the water heater. The
combination temperature and pressure relief valve shall also have an
hourly rated temperature steam BTU discharge capacity not less than
the hourly input rating of the water heater.
Install the combination temperature and pressure relief valve into the
opening provided and marked for this purpose on the water heater
Note: Some models may already be equipped or supplied with a
combination temperature and pressure relief valve. Verify that the
combination temperature and pressure relief valve complies with local
codes. If the combination temperature and pressure relief valve does
not comply with local codes, replace it with one that does. Follow the
installation instructions above on this page.
Install a discharge line so that water discharged from the combination
temperature and pressure relief valve will exit within six (6) inches (15.3
cm) above, or any distance below the structural floor and cannot contact
any live electrical part. The discharge line is to be installed to allow for
complete drainage of both the temperature and pressure relief valve and
the discharge line. The discharge opening must not be subjected to
blockage or freezing. DO NOT thread, plug or cap the discharge line. It
is recommended that a minimum of four (4) inches (10.2 cm) be
provided on the side of the water heater for servicing and maintenance
of the combination temperature and pressure relief valve.
Do not place a valve between the combination temperature and
pressure relief valve and the tank
Page 9
9
W at e r Connections cont inued-
WARNING
Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this
no smoking or open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.
CAUTION
INCREASING THE THERMOSTAT SETTING ABOVE THE PRESET
water heater that has not been used for a long period of time (generally
two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable. To reduce
the risk of injury under these conditions, it is recommended that the hot
water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before
using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system. If
hydrogen is present, there will probably be an unusual sound such as air
escaping through the pipe as the water begins to flow. There should be
TEMPERATURE MAY CAUSE S EVERE BURNS AND CONSUME
EXCESSIVE ENERGY. HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF
SCALD INJURY.
Page 10
10
W at e r Connections cont inued-
APPROXIMATE TIME/TEMPERATURE RELATIONSHIPS IN SCALDS
120°F (49°C)
More than 5 minutes
125°F (52°C)
1½ to 2 minutes
130°F (54°C)
About 30 seconds
135°F (57°C)
About 10 seconds
140°F (60°C)
Less than 5 seconds
145°F (63°C)
Less than 3 seconds
150°F (66°C)
About 1½ seconds
155°F (68°C)
About 1 second
(52°C) can cause severe burns
are at highest risk of being
Children, disabled and elderly
instantly or death from scalds.
Water temperature over 125°F
Feel water before bathing or
before setting temperature
available.
showering.
Temperature limiting valv es are
Review this instruction manual
at water heater.
scalded.
Thi s water h eater c an d eli v er sc ald in g temp eratu re w ater at an y fau c et
in t he system. Be careful whenever using hot water t o avoid scalding
injury. Certain appliances, such as dishw ashers and automat ic clothes
wash er s, m ay req u ir e in c reased tem per atu re wat er . By setti ng the
t h erm o stat o n th is w ater heater to o b t ai n in c reased tem per atu re wat er
required by t hese appliances, you may c reate the pot ential f or scald
injury. To prot ect against injury, you should inst all an ASSE approved
mi x in g v alv e i n t h e wat er sy stem . T hi s v alve w ill reduce point of
discharge temperat ure by mixing cold and hot wat er in branch supply
lin es. Su c h v alv es ar e av ai lab le fr o m th e m anu fac tu rer of th is water
heat er or a local plumbing supplier. Please consult wit h a plumbing
professional.
Page 11
11
W at e r Connections cont inued-
Upright Models ( See Figures 1A & 1 B)
The hot and cold water connect ions are identif ied on t he top of t he
water heater (See f i gu r e 1 A ). For bot t om inlet models (-50 3 m odels), t he
cold wat er inlet is located on t he side of t he drain v alve (see fi gu r e 1 B).
Connect t he hot and cold w at er lines to the installed nipples using
unions. Install a li sted tem per at u r e-pressure relief valve in t he opening
on t he si de o f th e water h eat er .
Figure 1A (T op I nlet Models)
Figure 1B (Bot t om Inle t Mode ls)
Page 12
12
W at e r Connections cont inued-
INSTALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS FOR INLET / OUTLET
RELI EF VALVE I NS U LAT ION
PI PE I N S ULATIO N & T EMPERA TURE/PRESS URE
1. If included, install 2 ft. pipe insulation over both cold and hot outlet
pipes.
2. If included, install temperature & pressure relief valve insulation over
temperature & pressure relief valve.
Note: The water heater may only have one T&P location.
Page 13
13
W at e r Connections cont inued-
Low boy Models ( See Figures 2A & 2B)
The hot and cold water connect ions are identif ied on t he top of t he
water heater (See fi gu r e 2 A ) . For b ottom in let m o del s (-5 0 3 models), the
cold wat er inlet is locat ed on the side of t he drain valve (see figure 2 B).
Connect t he hot and cold w at er lines to the installed nipples using
unions. Install a listed t emperature-pressure relief valve in t he opening
on t h e si de o f th e water h eat er .
Figure 1A ( T op Inlet Mode ls)
Figure 2B (Bott om Inle t Mode ls)
Page 14
14
W at e r Connections cont inued-
Ut ility Models (See Figure 3 )
All utilit y m odels are supplied with inlet and out let nipples located in a plastic
bag attac hed to th e water h eater . T h e h ot and c o l d water l o c ati on s are
identif i ed on the side of t he wat er heater. Appl y appropriat e amount of
t hread sealant to t he provided nipples and install nipples int o t he side of t he
t ank. For 20 gallon ut ility m odels, inst all t he supplied anode/nippl e
combination at the HOT outlet loc at ion. Connect t he hot and cold wat er lines
t o t he nipples using unions. Inst all a listed temperature-pr ess u re r el i ef valve
in t he opening on the side of t he water heater. Inst all a vacuum relief antisiphon device in the cold wat er inlet line when using side cold w at er
connection.
The 6 and 12 gallon models are equipped f or inst allat ion with either side or
t op wat er connect ions. They are shipped from t he f act ory wit h t he alternate
t op connect ions plugged. The alternate t op inlet is supplied w ith a dip tube. If
t he top water connect ions are needed, remove pipe plugs from t he alternate
t op connect ions, apply appropriate amount of t hread sealant t o the provided
nipples and install nipples in desired top locat ion. A pply appropriate amount
of t hread sealant t o the pipe plugs and install pipe plugs in the side locations.
Ins tal l a vac u um rel i ef an ti -siphon device in the cold water inlet line when
using side cold w at er connection.
Figure 3
Page 15
15
Elect rical Connections
Recomm ended Fuse size
Voltage
Max. Watts
120v
208v
240v
277v
480v
1000
15A
10A
10A
10A
10A
1250
15A
10A
10A
10A
10A
1500
20A
10A
10A
10A
10A
2000
25A
15A
15A
10A
10A
2500
30A
15A
15A
15A
10A
3000
35A
20A
20A
15A
10A
3500
---
25A
20A
20A
10A
4000
---
25A
25A
20A
15A
4500
---
30A
25A
25A
15A
5000
---
30A
30A
25A
15A
5500
---
35A
30A
25A
15A
6000
---
40A
35A
30A
20A
10000
---
60A
55A
45A
30A
11000
---
---
60A
50A
30A
12000
---
---
---
55A
35A
Befo re an y el ec t r ic al c o nn ec t i o ns ar e m ade, b e su re th at th e wat er
heat er is full of wat er and that t he manual shut -of f v alve in the cold
w at er supply line is open. Check t he rating plat e and wiring diagram
befo re p ro c eedi n g. T hi s el ec t r ic w ater heater was built and wired in
accordance w it h t he INTERTEK t esting approvals requirements. The
t em p eratu re l im i tin g dev i c e is o f th e m anu al r eset, tr ip -fr ee t y p e an d h as
been f act ory inst alled to int errupt all ungrounded pow er supply
conduct ors in t he event of t hermostat fai lu re. Ther mo stats ar e fac tor y
set and w ired in accordance with t he w iring diagram fastened to the
inside of t he top acc ess panel. The plumbing supplier in y our area
ordered this heater w ired at t he f act ory to comply wit h exist ing area
codes, but loc al utilit y codes may require or allow ot her circuit ry .
Consult your local power company t o determine t he correct electric al
hook-up in order to meet loc al utilit y and building codes and in order t o
obt ain the most economical rates. Also check t o f ind out if you are
required to obt ain a permit before start ing t he installation. The following
ch art s ho ws t h e rec o m m end ed fu se si ze for th e maxim u m water h eat er
wattag e. T he m ax i m um wat tag e an d r ated v o l t ag e ar e sho wn o n th e
water heater d at a p l at e. Th e wat er heater must be w ell grounded. A
green ground screw is provided at t he electrical connect ion point f or
connect ing a ground w ire. Ground screw on 1 0 & 1 5 -gallon models is
lo cated un d er th e rem o v abl e el emen t c o v er.
Page 16
16
G EN ER AL O P ERATION
CAUTION
Scalding may occur within five (5) seconds at a temperature setting of
Before closing t he swit ch t o a llow elec t ric current to f low t o the
w at er heater, make certain t hat t he w at er heater is full of w at er and
that t he cold wat er inlet valve is open. Complete f ailure of t he
heating element( s) w ill result if t hey are not t ot ally immersed in wat er
at all time s. Failure of t he element(s) due to dry-firing is not cove red
by warranty.
When t he sw it ch is closed, t he operat ion of t his elect ric wat er heat er is
auto matic . Th e th erm o st ats are pr eset to the ‘‘HOT’’ set ting t o prov ide
a water tem per atur e o f ap p ro x im atel y 1 20 ° F (49°C) to reduce the risk
of scald injury.
140°F (60°C).
Care must be taken w henever using hot wat er to avoid scalding injury.
Certain appliances require high temperat ure hot wat er (such as
dishwashers and autom atic c lot hes w ashers).
T O F I LL TH E WAT ER HEAT ER
1. Clos e t h e wat er heater d rai n v al v e (i f p ro v id ed ) by in ser t i n g a
standard flat head sc rew driv er into t he slot and t urning clock wise.
2. Open t he cold w at er supply shut-o f f val v e.
3. Open sev eral ho t wat er f au c et s t o all o w air to esc ap e f r om th e
system.
4. W hen a stead y stream o f wat er f l o ws f r om th e fauc ets, th e water
heater is fi ll ed . Clo se the fauc ets an d c h ec k f o r w ater leak s at th e
water heater d rai n v al v e, c o m bi nati o n tem p eratu re an d p r essur e
reli ef v al v e and the hot and cold wat er connect ions.
T O DRAI N TH E WAT ER HEAT ER
Sho ul d i t bec o m e nec es sary to c om p letel y d rai n th e wat er h eat er , m ak e
sure you f ollow the steps below :
1. Disconnect t he power supply to the w at er heater. Consult the
plumbing prof essional or elec tr ic c o m pan y in y o ur area fo r serv i c e.
2. Close the cold water supply shut -off valv e.
3. Open t he drain valve (if provided) on t he w at er heater by inserting a
standard flat head sc rew driv er into t he slot and t urning count ercl oc k w is e. Th e dr ai n v al v e h as threads on the end that will allow
connect ion of a standard hose coupling. For t hose models not
equipped w ith a drain valve, disconnect cold wat er inlet piping at a
convenient c onnect ion location as close to an adequat e drain as
possible. CAUTION! THIS W A TER MA Y BE H O T.
4. Open a ho t wat er f au c et to all ow air to enter the s y stem .
To r efi ll t h e wat er h eat er , r ef er to ‘‘T O F I L L TH E WATER H EAT ER .’’
Page 17
17
The rmostat A djustme nt
CAUTION
Before adjusting thermostat(s), turn off power supply to the water
CAUTION
Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Scalding may occur
supply to the water heater and contact a qualified service technician.
heater.
The temperature of the w at er can be changed by adjust ing t he
t hermostat (s). Before any w ork is done on the wat er heater, disconnect
all pow er to t he wat er heater by opening the sw it c h at the main
elec tri c al c i rc u i t b reak er or fu se bo x . Remo v e th e acc es s pan els or f ront
panel on t able tops, f old t he insulat ion out ward aw ay f rom t he cont rols.
Set th e ther m os t at( s) to the d esi red wat er tem per at u r e usi ng a
scr ewdr iv er to m o v e th e t h er mo stat d ial . T he th erm o stat h as been
f ac to ry p r eset to ap p ro x im atel y 1 20 ° F (49°C). Rotate th e t em p eratu r e
di al c l oc k wise to in c r ease wat er t em p eratu re. Replac e th e in su lati on
making sure t hat t he cont rols are well cov ered and t hat t he plastic
t er m in al sh i eld has n o t b een di spl ac ed ; rep lac e th e ac c ess p anel . T he
water heater i s no w ready f or operation and the main sw it ch c an be
closed.
Figure 4
within five (5) seconds at a temperature setting of 140°F (60°C). To
protect against hot water injury, install an ASSE approved mixing valve
in the water system. This valve will reduce point of discharge water
temperatures by mixing cold and hot water in branch water lines. A
licensed plumbing professional or local plumbing authority should be
consulted.
Note: This water heater is equipped with an energy cut out device to
prevent overheating. Should overheating occur, turn off the electrical
Page 18
18
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When lifting lever of temperature-pressure relief valve, hot water will be
IMPORTANT
The w ater heater should be inspected at a minimum of annually by a
qualified service t echnician for damaged components. DO N OT
op erate th is w ater heater if an y p art i s fo un d d am aged .
Shut of f the elect ric power whenever the w at er supply to t he wat er
heat er is off . Shut of f the elect ric power and w at er supply, drain the
water heater c o mp letely to pr ev ent fr eezin g whenever th e b ui ld in g is l eft
unoccupied during the cold weather mont hs. In order to insure eff icient
op erati on an d l on g tank li fe, d rai n th e wat er heater at least o n c e a
mont h t hrough t he drain valve until t he w at er runs clear. Failure t o do
t his may result in noisy operation and lime and sediment buildup in t he
bot t om of t he t ank. Check t he t emperature-pres sur e rel ief valv e to
insure t hat t he valve has not becom e en c ru sted w i t h li m e. Li f t th e l ev er
at th e top o f the valv e s ev eral tim es u ntil th e v al v e seats p ro per ly
w ithout leaking and operat es freely.
released under pressure. Be certain that any released water does not
result in bodily injury or property damage. The magnesium anode rod
should be inspected periodically and replaced when necessary to
prolong tank life.
The following maint enance should be performed by a qualifi ed s erv i c e
t echnician at t he minimum periodic intervals suggested below . In some
installations, t he maint enance interval may be more frequent depending
on t he amount of use and the operat ing c ondit ions of t he w at er heater.
Regular inspec t ion and maintenance o f th e wat er heater will h elp to
in sur e safe an d r eli abl e op er at i o n.
1. A nnually, check the operation of t he t hermostat (s).
2 . Bi -an nu al ly , c h ec k the s eal ar ou nd th e heati ng el emen ts fo r l eak s. If
t here is any sign of leaking, disconnect t he power supply t o t he w at er
heat er and contact t he plumbing prof essional that inst alled this water
heater or a qu ali fi ed ser v ic e tec h n ic i an.
Page 19
19
M aintenance cont inued-
WARNING
When lifting lever of temperature-pressure relief valve, hot water will be
WARNING
THIS WATER MAY BE HOT.
CAUTION
FOR YOUR SAFETY, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR
REFER SUCH REPAIRS TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
3. A t l east on c e a y ear , c hec k th e c om b in ati on tem per atur e an d
pres sur e rel ief val v e to in su re t h at the valv e h as n ot b ec o me
enc ru sted with li me. Lift th e lev er at th e t o p of th e tem per atur epres sur e rel ief val v e sev er al ti m es un ti l th e v al v e seats p ro per ly
w ithout leaking and operat es freely.
released under pressure. Be certain that any released water does not
result in bodily injury or property damage.
4. If t he combinat ion t emperature and pressure relief v alve on the
appliance discharges periodically, t his may be due to thermal
expansion in a closed water supply system. Cont act t he w at er
supplier or local plumbing inspec t or on how t o c orrect this situat ion.
Do not plug t he combinat ion t emperature and pressure relief valve
out let f or any reason.
5. Mont hly , drai n o ff a g all on of w ater f r o m th e wat er heater to rem o v e
silt and sediment.
6. A c ombination sacrif icial anode rod/hot wat er outlet nipple has been
installed to ext end t ank lif e. The anode rod should be inspec t ed
periodical ly ( ev ery 2 y ear s) an d r epl ac ed wh en nec essar y to pr ol o ng
t ank life. W at er conditions in your area will inf luence t he tim e
int erval for inspection and replacement of the anode rod. Contact the
plumbing prof essional w ho installed the wat er heater or t he
manufact urer listed on t he rating plate f or anode replacement
in f o rm ati on . T he u se o f a wat er soften er may in c rease the sp eed o f
anode consumpt ion. M ore f requent inspection of t he anode is needed
w hen using soft ened (or phosphate t reated) w ater.
THERMOSTAT(S), HEATING ELEMENTS, OR ELECTRICAL WIRING.
Page 20
20
M aintenance cont inued-
Manuf act ured under one or more of t he f ollowing U.S. Patents: 5 , 2 7 7 ,1 7 1 ;
2,504,824; 2,548,958
Contact your loc al plumbing supplier or plumbing prof essional f or
replacement part s or cont act t he company at t he address displayed on
t h e rati n g p late o f th e water heater .
For faster and better ser v ic e, p l ease pr ovid e th e par t n am e, m od el , and
serial number(s) of t he w at er heater(s) w hen ordering parts.
REA D T H E WARRAN T Y FO R A FULL EX PLANA TION OF THE LENGTH
OF TIM E THAT PARTS AND THE W ATER HEATER ARE W ARRANTED.
5,341,770; 5,372,185; 5,485,879; 5,574,822; 5,596,952; 5,660,165;
5,682,666; 5,761,379; 5,943,984; 5,954,492; 5,988,117; 6,056,542;
6,142,216; 6,442,178; 6,684,821; 6,935,280; 7,063,132; 7,063,133;
7,007,748; 7,270,087; 7,334,419; 7,337,517; 7,409,925; 7,458,341;
7,559,293; 7,621,238; 7,634,976; 7,650,859; 7,665,210; 7,665,211;
7,699,026; 7,866,168; 7,900,589; 7,971,560; 7,992,526 8,082,888;
8, 1 4 6 ,7 7 2 ; Ot her U.S. and Foreign patent applications pending. Current
Canadian Patents: 2,092,105; 2,107,012; 2,108,186; 2,112,515;
2,143,031; 2,239,007; 2,262,174; 2,314,845; 2,409,271; 2,476,685;
Complet e the f ollowing inf ormat ion and retain for f uture reference:
Mo de l N o :________________________________________________________
Se r ia l N o :___________________________________________________
Service Phone
Da ys : ______________________Nig hts:___________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________
Supplier:_____________________________________________________
Supplier Phone
No:_________________________________________________________
Page 21
21
NOTES
Loading...