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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

1-800-999-9515.

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
Troubleshooting Chart  ........................................................................... 13
Repair Parts Illustration  .................................................................... 14-15
Thermostat Wiring Chart and Diagram  .................................................. 16 

Table of Contents                 Page

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Summary of Contents for Residentian Electric Water Heater

Page 1: ...ber 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 I...

Page 2: ...heater that has 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 fau...

Page 3: ...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 i...

Page 4: ...area or call 1 800 999 9515 and request instructions 2 1 2 Maximum Pipe to adequate drain At least 2 greater than the diameter of the water heater IMPORTANT The water heater should be located in an a...

Page 5: ...e 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 wat...

Page 6: ...lable 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 spec...

Page 7: ...the installation of a thermal expansion tank IMPORTANT Do not plug or remove the temperature and pressure relief valve Closed System Thermal Expansion For protection against excessive pressures and t...

Page 8: ...nded that the discharge pipe be terminated at an adequate drain inside the building Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution Shall be installed to allow complete drainage of both the val...

Page 9: ...the high limit control switch 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 o...

Page 10: ...d 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 poi...

Page 11: ...ngth are visible If the anode rod shows signs of either or both it should be replaced NOTE Whether reinstalling or replacing the anode rod check for any leaks and immediately correct if found In repla...

Page 12: ...r s Fold up the insulation from the heater element s Remove the plastic thermostat cover from the thermostat s making sure to disengage the attachment point from the thermostat 4 Disconnect the electr...

Page 13: ...for source of trouble and correct 3 Replace thermostat or element INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER 1 Non Functioning thermostats 2 Non Functioning lower element 3 Improper calibration 4 Thermostats set too low...

Page 14: ...14 REPAIR PART ILLUSTRATION 1 1 2 3 5 6 7 2 6 4 5 8 7 10 9 8 11 12 14 13 ALTERNATE T P LOCATION 7 17 18 8 13 6 16 2 3 5 6 5 2 4 15 14 9 11 TABLE TOP MODEL...

Page 15: ...TUBE COMBINATION 20 FLANGE REPAIR PARTS Repair parts may be ordered through your plumber local distributor home improvement center or by calling 1 800 999 9515 When ordering repair parts always give...

Page 16: ...AL SERVICE GROUND GROUND SCREW 1 2 1 2 FUSED DISCONNECT OR CIRCUIT BREAKER LOWER ELEMENT BLACK BLACK BLUE BLUE UPPER ELEMENT YELLOW YELLOW L1 L2 FUSED DISCONNECT OR CIRCUIT BREAKER RED UPPER THERMOSTA...

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