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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. 

READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. There are many important safety messages in this 

manual and on your water heater. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. 

Recognize this symbol as an indication of Important Safety Information! This symbol alerts you to potential 

hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the words: 

“DANGER”, “WARNING”, 

“CAUTION”

 or 

“NOTICE”. 

These words mean:

WARNING - A potentially hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury and/or damage to property.

DANGER - An imminently hazardous situation that will result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION - A potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE - Attention is called to observe a specifi ed procedure or maintain a specifi c condition.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write your serial number here: #_______________________________

You can fi nd them on a label on the appliance and/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 fi nd many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your water heater properly. A little 

preventive care on your part can save you time and money over the life of your water heater. You 

will fi nd many answers to common problems in the Troubleshooting Guide. If you review the chart of 

Troubleshooting Tips fi rst, you may not need to call for service.

CONGRATULATIONS! 

You’ve just purchased a new Eccotemp EL5 portable tankless water 

heater. This will open a world of enjoyment to going tankless!

We highly suggest you take the time to read through all the safety and 

installation procedures in this manual before attempting to install your 

new tankless water heater.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to visit our helpdesk 

located at support.eccotemp.com.

Use & Care Manual

With Installation Instructions for the Installer

APPLICATION

Recreational

INSTALLATION

Outdoor

BTU’S

25,000-37,500

FLOW RATE

1.5 GPM

EL5 PORTABLE TANKLESS WATER HEATER

PLEASE RETAIN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

SAFE
TY

Safety Information

Safety Precautions 

Operating Instructions

Installation Instructions

Benefits and Recommendations 

Getting Started

Water and Gas Connections

Proper Installation

Use and Operation

Adjustment

Functions and Features

Maintenance

Rain Cap Inspection 

Storage 

Cleaning Water Screen

Flushing Water Heater

Warranty

Warranty

7

10

11

12

13

13

13

19

3

8

Combustion and Ventilation Air 6

8

9

Leak Testing

6

14

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Construction and Parts 

Electrical Wiring

Replacement Parts

15

17

18

18

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...

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