Chronomite SR-15L, SR-30L, SR-20L Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

CHRONOMITE INSTANT-FLOW WATER HEATER

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS - (LOW FLOW MODELS)

(Before installation, compare electrical needed for the model of heater selected)

TABLE 1

Instant-Flow

• Dimensions: 6¼” x 9 5/8” x 2 ¾”

• Weight: 5 lbs.

• Materials: Rugged cast aluminum alloy casing, Celcon wat er w ay s, nichrome parts

• Color: White (unless stainless steel housing)

• Pipe Fittings: Female ¼” NPT standard pipe thread

• Pressure Requirements: 25 PSI Minimum, 150 PSI Maximum (300 PSI tested) No pressure relief valve needed

• Maximum Operating Temp: 140°F

• Flow Switch Activation: .4 GPM

• Flow Switc h De-A c tivation: .35 GPM

• Listings: UL, HUD, IAPMO

THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS WATER HEATER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES
DUE TO THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.

CAUTION: BEFORE BEGINNING THE INST ALLATION:

1. Remove electrical access cover. Attach conduit to the conduit access hole. Then feed wires. Do not attach wiring.

2. Mount unit horizontally against the wall so the silver label reads corr ectly (See Fig. 1). M ount with four screws
through the flanges located on each corner using molly anchors or fasteners.
CAUTION: Heating elements may burn out if unit is not mounted horizontally.

3. Connect plumbing. Use ¼” taper ed national pipe thread at c old w at er inlet and hot water outlet (See Fig. 1). Use
compression fittings supplied for ease of installation. Do not apply heat to these fitt ings.

4. Run water through the unit to expel all air bubbles. Check for leaks at all fitting joints.

5. Connect wiring. Attach ground wire to center terminal and hot wires to outer terminals (See Fig. 3)

6. Replace electrical access cover. Turn on the circuit breaker. The unit is now ready for use.

7. Local plumbing and electrical codes must be f ollowed in the installation of this water heater and it’s accessories.

8. Failure t o comply wit h code requirements voids the warranty.

9. Failure to insta ll faucet flow c o nt r o l a s s how n on Fig. 2 will cause unsatis fact o ry ope r a tion of the heater .

Specifications:

unless required by local codes.

A) Turn off the circuit breaker to avoid dangerous electrical shocks.

B) Turn off the water supply.

Model No. Wattage Voltage Breaker

Size

SR-15L 1800 110/120 15A
SR-15L 4150 277 15A
SR-20L 2400 110/120 20A
SR-20L 4160 208 20A
SR-20L 4800 220/240 20A
SR-20L 5540 277 20A
SR-30L 3600 110/120 30A

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. Turn off elect r ical supply – open circuit breaker .

2. Turn on water supply.

3. Expel all air from lines and heater.

4. Turn on electrical power supply – close circuit breaker.

Sink

Air in the heater may cause the elements to burn out. If the water lines are drained,

allowing air into the heater, be sure to follow the following start-up procedure:

Hot

#8

Cold

#9 , #10

#7

Mounting
Flange

#3
Conduit

FIGURE 1 HEATER INSTALLATION
Faucet flow controls must be att ached to the faucet to allow the water heating system to operate more effectively
(See Fig. 2, pg. 3 for installation).

Item Part No. Names Qty Description

1. SR-_ _L Chronomite I nstant-Flow SR Heater 1 Models shown in Table 1

2. Electrical junction box

3. Electrical conduit ½” conduit, length as required

4. Electrical wire Electrical Wire

5. Dual outlet angle valve 1 ½” FPx7/16” comp.x3/8 comp., Br ass
Craft P/N R2701R-RGH

6. Fitting (supplied) 2 3/8” comp x ¼”MP

7. Copper or flex tubing 1 3/8” O D, 5” long (keep short)

8. Copper or flex tubing 3/8” OD, length as required (keep short)

9. L-412 Faucet flow control, dual thread 1 Supplied w ith Low Flow Heater
OR (see figure #2) SR-15L, SR-20L, SR-30L

10. LP-412 Faucet f low control, dual thread 1 Supplied wit h Low Flow Heater

#1

#6

#4

#5

#2