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Residential Electric

Water Heater

Installation

Instructions and

Use & Care Guide

To obtain technical, warranty or service assistance during or
after the installation of this water heater, call toll free
1-877-817-6750

When calling for assistance, please have the following
information ready:

1. Model number
2. 7 Digit product number
3. Serial number
4. Date of installation
5. Place of Purchase

Water Heater Safety ............................................................................... 2
Installing Your Water Heater ................................................................. 3-8
Unpacking

Instructions

............................................................... 3

Location

Requirements

............................................................... 4

Electrical

Requirements

.............................................................. 5

Water System Piping ................................................................... 6

Installation

Checklist

................................................................... 8

Operating Your Water Heater ............................................................. 9-11
Water

Temperature

Regulation

................................................... 9

Adjusting the Thermostat/High Limit Control ............................ 10

Operational

Conditions

............................................................. 11

Maintenance of Your Water Heater .................................................. 12-13
Trouble Shooting Chart ......................................................................... 13
Repair Parts Illustration ......................................................................... 14
Thermostat Wiring Chart and Diagram .................................................. 15

Table of Contents

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W10123243

January 2007

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Summary of Contents for 121802

Page 1: ... 4 Date of installation 5 Place of Purchase Water Heater Safety 2 Installing Your Water Heater 3 8 Unpacking Instructions 3 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 5 Water System Piping 6 Installation Checklist 8 Operating Your Water Heater 9 11 Water Temperature Regulation 9 Adjusting the Thermostat High Limit Control 10 Operational Conditions 11 Maintenance of Your Water Heater 12 13 Tro...

Page 2: ...s not been used for a long period of time 2 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 When hydrogen is present there will probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping thr...

Page 3: ...is manual If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install this water heater or you have difﬁculty following the directions you should not proceed but have a qualiﬁed person perform the installation of this water heater Examples of a qualified person include licensed plumbers authorized gas company personnel and authorized service personnel Massachusetts code requires this water heate...

Page 4: ...any external plumbing leak including those from improper installation may cause early failure of the tank due to corrosion if not repaired If the owner operator is uncomfortable with making the repair a qualified person should be contacted A suitable metal drain pan should be installed under the water heater as shown below to help protect the property from damage which may occur from condensate fo...

Page 5: ...the electrical supply to the water heater A standard 1 2 inch opening has been made in the junction box for conduit connections 5 Connect ground wire to green ground screw in the junction box of the water heater Reinstall the junction box cover Figure 3 120 240V 2 Wire Models Junction Box Cover Ground Wire Conduit White Wire 120V Models Red Wire 240V Models Black Wire Green Ground Screw Black Whit...

Page 6: ...nt of use temperature of the hot water by mixing cold and hot water and are readily available Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for more information 4 If installing the water heater in a closed water system install an expansion tank in the cold water line as specified under Closed System Thermal Expansion 5 Install a shut off valve in the cold water inlet line It should be...

Page 7: ... other methods to control this situation IMPORTANT Do not plug or remove the temperature and pressure relief valve Closed System Thermal Expansion For protection against excessive pressures and temperatures a temperature and pressure relief valve must be installed in the opening marked T P RELIEF VALVE See Figure 9 CAUTION To reduce the risk of excessive pressures and temperatures in this water he...

Page 8: ...drain or external to the building Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution Shall be installed to allow complete drainage of both the valve and discharge line Solar Installation If this water heater is used as a solar storage heater or as a backup for the solar system the inlet water supply temperatures to the water heater tank may be in excess of 120 F A tempering valve or other temp...

Page 9: ...ch continues to shut off the water heater contact a qualiﬁed person for service Water Temperature Regulation Water temperature over 125 F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds Children disabled and elderly are at highest risk of being scalded Feel water before bathing or showering Temperature limiting valves are available WARNING The thermostat is adjusted to a temperature setting ...

Page 10: ...ed person 1 Disconnect the electric power 2 Remove the access cover s and fold up the insulation from the thermostat s Do not remove the plastic cover 3 Using a screwdriver to adjust the thermostat pointer set the thermostat s to the desired water temperature Be sure the RED reset button High Limit Control is pushed in If needed push in firmly to reset 4 Fold the insulation down making sure the th...

Page 11: ...d be replaced NOTE Whether reinstalling or replacing the anode rod check for any leaks and immediately correct if found In replacing the anode 1 Turn off power to the water heater 2 Shut off the water supply and open a nearby hot water faucet to depressurize the water tank 3 Drain approximately 5 gallons of water from tank Refer to the Draining and Flushing section for proper procedures Close drai...

Page 12: ... Flush the tank with water as needed to remove sediment 6 Close the drain valve and completely refill the water heater tank 7 Reconnect electrical power to the water heater If the water heater is going to be shut down for an extended period the drain valve should be left open Heating Element Replacement WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels be...

Page 13: ... for source of trouble and correct 3 Replace thermostat INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER 1 Non Functioning thermostats 2 Non Functioning lower element 3 Improper calibration 4 Thermostats set too low 5 Sediment or lime in tank 6 Heater too small for job 7 Wrong piping connections 8 Leaking faucets 9 Wasted hot water 10 Long runs of exposed pipe 11 Hot water piping on outside wall 1 Replace thermostats 2 Rep...

Page 14: ...RAIN VALVE REPAIR PARTS Repair parts may be ordered through your plumber local distributor home improvement center or by calling 1 877 817 6750 When ordering repair parts always give the following information 1 Model serial and product number 2 Item number 3 Parts description REPAIR PARTS LIST LEGEND Special anode rod See Anode Rod Water Odor section Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve is requir...

Page 15: ...GH LIMIT CONTROL WIRING NO 7 SINGLE ELEMENT HEATER D E R HEATING ELEMENT GROUND SCREW ELECTRICAL SERVICE GROUND 120 V 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 9000 12000 15 20 30 30 WATT LOAD BRANCH CIRCUIT SIZING GUIDE Based on N E C NFPA NO 70 1999 15 15 15 20 20 25 30 30 35 35 50 70 15 15 15 15 20 20 25 30 30 30 45 60 208 V 240 V Recommend Over Current Protection Rating 12 10 10 8 14 1...

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