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Installation

Start-Up

Maintenance

Parts

Warranty

This manual must only be used by a qualified installer / service technician. Read all instructions in this manual before installing. 

Perform steps in the given order. Failure to do so could result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.

Ariston reserves the right to make product changes or updates without notice and will not be held liable for  typographical 

errors in literature.

NOTE TO CONSUMER: PLEASE KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

272 Duchaine Blvd.

New Bedford, MA 02745

ariston.com 

lp-772 Rev. 000 Rel. 000 Date 3.17.21

The surfaces of these products contacted by potable (consumable) water contain less than 0.25% lead by weight as required 

by the Safe Drinking Water Act, Section 1417.

Use and Care Manual

California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth 

defects, or other reproductive harm.

Glass-Lined Residential

 Electric Water Heaters

Point of Use Models

Example Model # ARI POU-06 120V 1500W

Summary of Contents for ARI POU-06

Page 1: ...hical errors in literature NOTE TO CONSUMER PLEASE KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 272 Duchaine Blvd New Bedford MA 02745 ariston com lp 772 Rev 000 Rel 000 Date 3 17 21 The surfaces of these products contacted by potable consumable water contain less than 0 25 lead by weight as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act Section 1417 Use and Care Manual California Proposition 65 Warning Th...

Page 2: ...ding details 3 Install or locate this water heater only in accordance with the provided installation instructions 4 Use this water heater only for its intended use as described in this manual 5 Do not operate this water heater if it has been damaged or dropped 6 This water heater should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact the water heater installer or a qualified service agency...

Page 3: ...Heating Element Replacement Procedure 12 D Anode Rod 13 Part 7 Maintenance 13 Part 8 Troubleshooting 15 Part 9 Replacement Parts 16 Six 6 Year Limited Warranty 17 Customer Installation Record Form 19 Do not use this water heater for anything other than its intended purpose as described in this manual Doing so could result in property damage and WILL VOID product warranty A When Servicing the Water...

Page 4: ...nd domestic water piping where it will not be exposed to freezing temperatures All piping should be insulated Additionally place the water heater so that the drain controls and inlets outlets are easily accessible NOTE To save on heating costs and improve energy efficiency keep the distance between the water heater and fixtures to a minimum to reduce heat loss from excess piping and keep friction ...

Page 5: ...r treatment is recommended and additional more frequent maintenance may be required If you suspect that your water is contaminated in any way discontinue use of the appliance and contact an authorized technician or licensed professional Water pH between 6 5 and 8 5 pH levels below 6 5 can cause an increase in the rate of corrosion pH of 8 5 or higher can potentially cause lime scale build up Maint...

Page 6: ...3500 35 8 28 7 23 9 20 5 17 9 16 2 14 5 4000 41 0 32 8 27 3 23 4 20 5 18 5 16 4 4500 46 1 36 8 30 7 26 4 23 0 20 7 18 4 5000 51 2 41 0 34 1 29 3 25 6 23 1 20 5 5500 56 4 45 1 37 5 32 2 28 2 25 4 22 5 6000 61 4 49 2 41 0 35 1 30 7 27 3 24 6 Table 2 Electrical Characteristics Table 3 GPH Recovery Figure 2 Dimensional Drawing Table 4 Specifications and Dimensions Model ARI POU 06 120V 1500W ARI POU 1...

Page 7: ...he water heater Do not cover the operating or warning labels attached to the water heater or attempt to locate them on the exterior of the insulation blanket Do not apply insulation to the top of the water heater This could interfere with the safe operation of the electrical junction box Do not cover the jacket access panel to the thermostat and heating element or T P valve Inspect the insulation ...

Page 8: ...rate correctly immediately replace with a new properly rated relief valve Test T P valve at least once annually to ensure the waterway is clear If valve does not operate turn the heater off and call a plumber immediately Take care whenever operating relief valve to avoid scalding injury or property damage FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE GUIDELINES COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF RELIEF VALVE OPERATION...

Page 9: ...afest water temperature for your applications I Applications TOP OPTION INSTALLATION Figure 4 Piping Details NOTE Drawings are meant to demonstrate system piping concept Heat traps are optional but recommended PIPING NOTES The following notes are applicable to all of the piping applications demonstrated on this page 1 Minimum pipe size should match connection size Upsize pipe accordingly if greate...

Page 10: ... in size may be required D This water heater must be properly grounded A ground lug is provided within the electrical control box for connection of a properly sized ground E Close the cover door of the wiring connection box Part 4 Wiring All wiring must conform to local codes and or the latest edition of National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Refer to wiring diagrams in this manual for proper wirin...

Page 11: ...Sufficient room to service heater Relief Valve Yes No Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain Discharge line protected from freezing Wiring Yes No Power supply voltage agrees with water heater rat ing plate Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit breaker of proper size Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded Water Supply Yes N...

Page 12: ... of water before the power is turned on The heating element will be damaged if energized for even a short time while tank is dry Failures due to dry firing ARE NOT covered by warranty A Combination Thermostat and High Limit Control ECO After water and electrical connections have been made and tank is filled with water turn on power to the heater The heater is now in operation Each water heater is ...

Page 13: ...intenance NOTE In addition to the routine maintenance detailed in this manual this water heater should be inspected annually by a qualified service technician to assure that all the equipment is operating safely and efficiently The owner should make necessary arrangements with a qualified heating contractor for periodic maintenance of the heater Installer must also inform the owner that lack of pr...

Page 14: ...O NOT replace the water heater until full inspections of all possible water sources are determined and necessary corrective steps have been taken NOTE To check the fitting threads insert a cotton swab between the jacket opening and fitting If the cotton is wet follow the drain ing instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual Then re move the fitting Put pipe dope or Teflon tape on the th...

Page 15: ...ough Hot Water Heater undersized Reduce rate of heater use Defective element Check amperage replace element if low Miswired or defective thermostat causing only one element to work Check wiring or replace thermostat Water Too Hot or Not Hot Enough Thermostat setting too high or low Change setting as required Thermostat out of calibration Replace thermostat Thermostat access panel not in place Insp...

Page 16: ...tomer service please have ready 1 The water heater model serial number and electrical specifications voltage and wattage as marked on the rating plate 2 The part description as noted above and number of parts desired DO NOT attempt to repair electrical wiring thermostats heating elements or other operating controls Refer such repairs to qualified ser vice personnel Failure to do so could result in...

Page 17: ...in accordance with federal state and local codes and in installations prone to vacuum related damages 3 Maintain the water heater in accordance with the maintenance procedure listed in the manufacturer s provided instructions Preventive maintenance can help avoid any unnecessary breakdown of the water heater and keep it running at optimum efficiency 4 Maintain all related system components in good...

Page 18: ...facturer shall be liable for and shall pay for all charges for labor or other expenses incurred in the removal repair or replacement of the appliance or any component part s claimed to be defective or any expense incurred to remedy any defect in the product Such charges include but are not necessarily limited to 1 All freight shipping handling and delivery costs of forwarding a new appliance or re...

Page 19: ...tallation Installation Address Product Name Serial Number s Comments Installer s Code Name Installers Phone Number Signed by Installer Signed by Customer Installation Notes IMPORTANT Customer Please only sign after the Qualified Installer Service Technician has fully reviewed the installation safety proper operation and maintenance of the system If the system has any problems please call the Quali...

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