background image

ENGLISH

16

C

US

Support: 

Support.Eccotemp.com                

Shop Online:

 Eccotemp.com            

Store Locator:

 Eccotemp.com/locator

PLEASE NOTE: THIS MODEL IS NOT RECOMMENDED, NOR HAS IT BEEN TESTED FOR ANY PERMANENT OR INDOOR INSTALLATION. THIS 

MODEL IS PART OF OUR PORTABLE, OUTDOOR SERIES AND NEEDS TO BE TAKEN DOWN AND STORED IN A WARM, DRY PLACE AFTER EVERY 

USE. THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. VISIT SUPPORT.ECCOTEMP.COM FOR THE 

LATEST VERSION OF THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY. 

Troubleshooting Continued...

Portable tankless water heater will not start – but there are audible clicks at startup:

1. The portable tankless water heater requires a minimum of about .75 GPM and a minimum of about 25 PSI. 

Note: water pressure is at the lower end of operating parameters. You will need a sustained water pressure of 

approximately 25 – 60 PSI for adequate use if you are using a 12/18/120 volt pump. See adjustment in previous 

section.
2. High Wind: for safety reasons the tankless heater will not start in sustained wind. Find an alternate location for 

the tankless water heater.
3. Out of, or low on gas. Propane gas cylinders sometimes are contaminated with air. Especially new tanks upon 

their first filling. Cycle the portable tankless water heater on and off by using the shower head switch several times 

(5) to purge the air from the gas.
4. One of the ignition sensors is bent and/or too close to the burner. Look to ensure that the ignition pins and the 

heat sensor are completely vertical and they do a 90 degree to the back of the box. If they are not straight (i.e. a 45 

degree angle) then you can straighten them with pliers. Please visit support.eccotemp.com or call 1-866-356-1992 

for assistance with this matter.
5. The gas sensor wire might have come loose or is no longer connected. Please visit support.eccotemp.com or call 

1-866-356-1992 for assistance with this matter.

The water does not get hot enough:

1. Ensure you are not operating the portable tankless water heater above 2,000 feet. While it has been field tested 

up to 2,000 feet, we only recommend using it below 2,000 feet. For every 1,000 feet above the recommended 

2,000 feet, you will see a 10% decrease in efficiency and performance.
2. Be sure you have your gas knob turned to max and your water knob turned a little lower towards min. The less 

water moving through the water heater will allow for a higher temperature.
Please note: Your incoming water temperature will play a major role in the achievable temperatures your water 

heater can reach. The colder the incoming water is, the lower the achievable temperature will be. You’ll need to 

adjust your hot and cold knobs to help counteract the colder incoming water. Variable factors such as incorrect or 

imperfect installations and varying incoming water temperatures may yield different results.
3. Look into the viewer panes (3 small windows on the front cover) to see if there is a blue flame. If the flame is 

yellow there could be a cracked gas regulator. DO NOT ATTEMPT to use the portable tankless water heater if a 

cracked gas regulator is suspected. Visit support.eccotemp.com or call 1-866-356-1992 for assistance with this 

matter.

Water is flowing, but there is no hot water coming out:

1. Ensure that you have the incoming water supply and the outgoing water supply hooked up properly. Your water 

supply should be attached to your incoming connection (located on the far right) and the shower head should be 

attached to the outgoing water connection (located as the center connection).
2. Ensure that you have adequate water pressure of at least 25 PSI sustained.
3. Ensure that you have adequate gas in your propane bottle and that the LP regulator is threaded all of the way 

onto the portable tankless water heater.
4. Fresh batteries are required for ignition spark. Make sure batteries are aligned in the proper polarity (+/-): flat 

negative of battery toward the spring side of battery compartment.

The portable tankless water heater will not stay on:

1. The portable tankless water heater requires a minimum of about .75 GPM and a minimum of about 20 PSI to 

activate and approximately 25 sustained PSI to continue to operate. Consider your water source: Are you using a 

pump to draw water from a source? Be sure the pump you are using provides adequate sustained water pressure 

to activate and keep the water heater running.
2. Check that your batteries are fresh and aligned with the proper polarity (+/-): flat negative of battery toward the 

spring side of the battery compartment.

TR

OUBLES

HOO

TING

Summary of Contents for EL5

Page 1: ...HING EQUESTRIAN GREEN HOUSES RECREATION TINY HOMES POOL SIDE EMERGENCY PREP FOOD TRUCKS OFF GRID THE FUTURE OF EFFICIENCY MIN MIN MAX MAX THE FUTURE OF EFFICIENCY 105F INSTALLATION USE AND CARE INSTRU...

Page 2: ...er WARNING Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WARNING Fire or Explosion Hazard Vapors from flammable liquids will explode...

Page 3: ...d or packaging Staple sales slip or canceled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on h...

Page 4: ...ss water heater outdoors as outlined in the installation could result in injury Failure to follow instructions in this manual can result in unsafe operation of the water heater To avoid the risk of fi...

Page 5: ...d ever be made to convert the tankless water heater from liquid propane to natural gas To avoid possible equipment damage personal injury or fire do not connect the water heater to a fuel type not in...

Page 6: ...of the pressure relief valve must not exceed 150 psi the maximum working pressure of the tankless water heater as marked on the rating plate The BTUH rating of the pressure relief valve must equal or...

Page 7: ...If you purchased the EL5 Bundle then you received in addition to the above items the EccoFlo 12v water pump and strainer The automatic ignition is powered by 4 AA Cell Batteries not included When wat...

Page 8: ...heater should be installed in open area where strong wind currents are not prevalent Take measures to avoid direct wind rain and snow Make sure the tankless water heater is not temporarily installed i...

Page 9: ...e other on the gas line DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN OVER TIGHTENING MAY CRACK THE GAS REGULATOR CAUSING A GAS LEAK Check for any gas leaks before ignition Make sure the gas connection is secured and cylinder...

Page 10: ...PPLY CYLINDER IMMEDIATELY 6 Turn on incoming water supply Ensure that you have adequate water pressure between 20 80 PSI 7 Turn on your showerhead or other water output device to the on position and a...

Page 11: ...treme caution when setting the outlet water temperature Adjustment WARNING THE PORTABLE TANKLESS WATER HEATER IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SCALDING WATER TEMPERATURES 1 Make sure showerhead is in the off p...

Page 12: ...rotection The portable tankless water heater will shut o the gas supply in the event water stops flowing through the portable tankless water heater Read the maintenance section on draining the portabl...

Page 13: ...ater heater 2 Unscrew the drain valve ribbed cylindrical stem next to the water input valve to ensure draining of water 3 Remove the screen at the end of the water inlet pipe and clean Return screen a...

Page 14: ...checked for gas and or water leaks Refer to page 4 of this manual for instructions on leak testing The air intake and cold water supply screen should be cleaned monthly Refer to the Housekeeping secti...

Page 15: ...r dismantling of the portable tankless water heater It should be obvious when a wire has become disconnected NOTE Call technical support at 866 356 1992 if unsure how to remove the front cover 6 It is...

Page 16: ...e a 10 decrease in efficiency and performance 2 Be sure you have your gas knob turned to max and your water knob turned a little lower towards min The less water moving through the water heater will a...

Page 17: ...ver Display back cover Front panel Handle Knob decoration ring Knob decoration ring Heat exchanger Heat exchanger Ignition controller Ignition controller Bracket of ignitor Bracket of ignitor Bracket...

Page 18: ...T SKU Hardware Pack 201032 Pressure Relief Valve JPRV12 Battery Box and Control Pack 501026 For more available parts for your Eccotemp Water Heater and to purchase visit www eccotemp com parts or call...

Page 19: ...follows Item Period of Coverage Heat Exchanger 2 years All other parts 2 years Free Accessories Shower head gas regulator hardware pack etc 30 days Coverages are void if the unit is used in a hot wat...

Page 20: ...malfunction or failure to conform to this Warranty In order to make a claim under this Warranty The Owner must notify Eccotemp of the failure of the Product to conform to this Warranty Under this Warr...

Page 21: ...105F Flow Rate BTU Portable Power Source Gas Type Venting Water Pressure Regulator Hose Temperature Control Warranty Product Dimensions Package Dimensions 15 9 x 11 4 x 4 8 11 2 lbs 21 9 x 12 4 x 7 7...

Page 22: ...THE FUTURE OF EFFICIENCY Eccotemp 2020 All Rights Reserved Printing Version 2 0...

Reviews: