Camco Residential Electric water heater Troubleshooting Manual Download Page 5

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Double Element Thermostats

High limit

 control

Connects to 

both elements

(2 wires)

Adjustable 

temperature 

control

Adjustable

 temperature 

control

Reset button

Jumper connects 

HLC to

thermostat

NOT USED 

FOR WIRING

Upper 

thermostat

Connects to 

upper element

Connects to 

lower element

Lower thermostat

Connects 

to lower 

thermostat

Connects to  

upper thermostat

Connects to 

lower element

Power inlet

 terminals

Upper thermostat

(with high limit)

Reset button

Jumper connects 

HLC to

thermostat

NOT USED 

FOR WIRING

Upper 

thermostat

Connects to 

upper element

High limit

 control

Connects to 

both elements

(2 wires)

Adjustable 

temperature 

control

Connects 

to lower 

thermostat

Power inlet

 terminals

Adjustable

 temperature 

control

Connects 

to upper 

thermostat

Therm-O-Disc Style

Fits: Rheem/Rudd/Richmond,  

GE, and GSW

Apcom Style

Fits: State/Reliance, Sears, 

 A.O. Smith, American, Whirlpool  

and Bradford White Heater

#07863

#08163

#07723

#08123

Standard 240v 

double element

Double Element Thermostat Wiring

Apcom Style

Wiring diagram of thermostats to standard  

water heater elements

Therm-O-Disc Style

Wiring diagram of thermostats to standard  

water heater elements

Note: 

Wire color may vary on some water heaters, but connections remain the same.

Standard 240v 
double element

Summary of Contents for Residential Electric water heater

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...he tank Run off tube carries water or steam safely to drain or drain pan if T P valve activates Cold water inlet Temperature and pressure T P valve safety device to relieve excessive pressure and or t...

Page 3: ...y of an element is basically the amount of heat concentrated on any point on the surface of the element The lower the watt density the greater the amount of element surface The heat per square inch of...

Page 4: ...omes in at the bottom through the dip tube The lower thermostat reacts to the entering cold water by closing its contacts energizing the lower heating element and heating the water as it enters the ta...

Page 5: ...Connects to upper element High limit control Connects to both elements 2 wires Adjustable temperature control Connects to lower thermostat Power inlet terminals Adjustable temperature control Connects...

Page 6: ...t setting to a higher setting and perform the test Be sure to return the thermostat to the proper setting if the thermostat is not replaced Single Element Thermostat The test is the same as the one fo...

Page 7: ...undesirable rate causing the heater to eventually be unprotected What about odor The odor is hydrogen sulfide gas The source is sulfate reducing bacteria present in many water systems A water tempera...

Page 8: ...ons Water Heater Thermostats Q Are water heater thermostats adjustable A Most water heater thermostats provided by Camco are adjustable They are factory set at 120 On a two element water heater it is...

Page 9: ...ermostat Replace Condition Cause Remedy Excessive T P relief valve operation Defective T P relief valve Replace Excessive water pressure Install proper pressure reducing valve with built in by pass Re...

Page 10: ...igh Watt Density Elements 02342 4500w 240v 1 Apcom style lower thermostat w protector 07722 1 Apcom style upper thermostat w protector 07862 LWD Plumber s Packs 07033 Plumber s Pack w Therm O Disc Sty...

Page 11: ...For more product information and a full listing of replacement parts and accessories please call us at 1 800 334 2004 or visit us online at www camco net for your copy of the Plumbing and Hardware Re...

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