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Summary of Contents for 238-16152-00F

Page 1: ...WATER HEATER IS IN EFFECT ONLY WHEN THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED AND OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS HEATER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING For safety convenience and best performance we recommend this water heater be installed and s...

Page 2: ...ully read this manual as well as the enclosed warranty and refer to it when questions arise If you have any specific questions concerning your warranty please consult the plumbing professional from whom your water heater was purchased For your records we recommend that you write the model serial number and installation date of your water heater in the maintenance section in the back of this manual...

Page 3: ...lation 5 Locating The Water Heater 5 Water Connections 8 Electrical Connections 14 Amperage Chart 15 GPH Recovery Capacities 15 General Operation 16 Thermostat Adjustment 17 Maintenance 19 I N T E R N E T V E R S I O N F O R R E F E R E N C E O N L Y ...

Page 4: ... water heater for any purpose other than the heating of potable water may cause damage to the water heater and create a hazardous condition and nullify the warranty Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and or any gas control which has been under water Dependi...

Page 5: ...ed from the supplier that installed this water heater This will minimize the odor while protecting the tank Additionally the water heater should be flushed with appropriate dissolvers to eliminate any bacteria IMPORTANT Before proceeding please inspect the water heater and its components for possible damage DO NOT install any damaged components If damage is evident please contact the supplier wher...

Page 6: ...mpounds that are potentially corrosive are spray can propellants cleaning solvents refrigerator and air conditioning refrigerants swimming pool chemicals calcium or sodium chloride waxes and process chemicals These materials are corrosive at very low concentration levels with little or no odor to reveal their presence NOTE DAMAGE TO THE WATER HEATER CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE VAPORS IS NOT CO...

Page 7: ...asured from the jacket of the water heater The drain pan as described above can be purchased from your plumbing professional The drain pan must be piped to an adequate drain The piping must be pitched for proper drainage Water Connections NOTE BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION CLOSE THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVE After shutting the main water supply valve open a faucet to relieve the water line...

Page 8: ...lier or local plumbing inspector should be contacted on how to control this situation After installation of the water lines open the main water supply valve and fill the water heater While the water heater is filling open several hot water faucets to allow air to escape from the water system After a steady stream of water flows from the faucets close them and check all water connections for possib...

Page 9: ...d 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 ab...

Page 10: ...eral 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 no smoking or open flame near the faucet at the time it is open CAUTION INCREASING THE THERMOSTAT SETTING ABOVE THE PRESET TEMPERATURE MAY CAUSE SEVER...

Page 11: ...temperature water required by these appliances you might create the potential for scald injury To protect against injury you should install an ASSE approved mixing valve in the water system This valve will reduce point of discharge temperature by mixing cold and hot water in branch supply lines Such valves are available from the manufacturer of this water heater or a local plumbing supplier Please...

Page 12: ...12 Figure 1 Dual Temperature System With Mixing Valve Figure 2 Single Installation With Storage Tank Gravity Circulation I N T E R N E T V E R S I O N F O R R E F E R E N C E O N L Y ...

Page 13: ...13 Water Connections continued Figure 3 Dual Water Heater Installation I N T E R N E T V E R S I O N F O R R E F E R E N C E O N L Y ...

Page 14: ...de at the factory DO NOT alter any of the internal wiring Wiring connections may loosen during shipment Check all connections for tightness To make the wiring connections to a power supply follow the steps below A Open cover door of the control box B Bring the power leads from an adequately fused disconnect switch not furnished with the water heater due to varying state and local codes and connect...

Page 15: ... Laboratories requirements GPH Recovery Capacities kW Temperature Rise Input 40 F 50 F 60 F 70 F 80 F 90 F 100 F 120 F 140 F 6 62 50 41 35 31 28 25 21 18 9 93 74 62 53 47 41 37 31 27 12 124 99 83 71 62 55 50 41 35 13 5 140 112 93 80 70 62 56 47 40 15 155 125 103 89 78 69 62 52 44 18 186 149 124 106 93 83 74 62 53 24 248 199 164 142 124 110 99 83 71 27 279 223 186 160 140 124 112 93 80 30 310 248 2...

Page 16: ...allow air to escape from the system 4 When a steady stream of water flows from the faucets the water heater is filled Close the faucets and check for water leaks at the water heater drain valve combination temperature and pressure relief valve and the hot and cold water connections 5 Reconnect power supply to water heater TO DRAIN THE HEATER Should it become necessary to completely drain the water...

Page 17: ...o the water heater and the water heater is ready for operation To adjust or set the water temperature for water heaters using immersed type thermostat s locate the temperature control dial on the right side of the lower control box To increase the water temperature rotate the temperature control dial clockwise see Figure 5 The thermostat s or temperature control dial has been factory preset to app...

Page 18: ...18 Figure 4 Figure 5 MAINTENANCE I N T E R N E T V E R S I O N F O R R E F E R E N C E O N L Y ...

Page 19: ...nance interval may be more frequent depending on the amount of use and the operating conditions of the water heater Regular inspection and maintenance of the water heater will help to insure safe and reliable operation 1 Annually check the operation of the thermostat s 2 Bi annually check the seal around the heating elements for leaks If there is any sign of leaking disconnect the power supply to ...

Page 20: ...lacement of the anode rod Contact the plumbing professional who installed the water heater or the manufacturer listed on the rating plate for anode replacement information The use of a water softener may increase the speed of anode consumption More frequent inspection of the anode is needed when using softened or phosphate treated water 7 If this water heater is equipped with fuses before removing...

Page 21: ...ess Supplier Supplier Phone No NOTES Manufactured under one or more of the following U S Patents Re 34 534 4 416 222 4 628 184 4 669 448 4 672 919 4 808 356 4 829 983 4 861 968 4 867 106 4 904 428 5 000 893 5 023 031 5 052 346 5 081 696 5 092 519 5 115 767 5 199 385 5 277 171 B1 5 341 770 5 353 750 5 372 185 5 485 879 5 574 822 5 596 952 5 660 165 5 682 666 5 943 984 5 954 492 Other U S and Foreig...

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