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ECCOTEMP 

ET-14 / ET-22 / ET-32

Residential Water Heaters

Installation and Operating Instruction Manual

Summary of Contents for ET-14

Page 1: ...op Online Eccotemp com products Store Locator Eccotemp com locator 866 356 1992 support eccotemp com 315 A Industrial Road Summerville SC 29483 ECCOTEMP ET 14 ET 22 ET 32 Residential Water Heaters Installation and Operating Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...ALL BE VOID IF THE UNIT HAS BEEN ALTERED IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS HEATER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES DUE TO FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND TO ALL LOCAL AND NATIONAL CODES IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR REQUIRE ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THE IN...

Page 3: ...GROUND THE SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT ALTERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE REFER TO THIS MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR CONSULT QUALIFIED PERSONNEL HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK BEFORE REMOVING THE COVER OR SERVICING THE UNIT MAKE SURE THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE WATER HEATER IS DISCONNECTED FAILURE TO...

Page 4: ... HEATER 1 Features and Benefits 2 DOs and DON Ts 3 Installation Guide 4 Electrical Installation 6 Limited Warranty 11 Warranty Claims Procedure 12 Troubleshooting Guide 13 Product Specifications 14 Parts Diagrams 15 Wiring Diagrams 17 Service Warranty Information Inside Back Cover ...

Page 5: ...period are inherrently inadequate for the lifestyle enjoyed by most of the Western world Only in the past several years has technology advanced to the point that Metal parts used in demanding applications can be replaced with glass fiber reinforced heat stabilized nylon resin Micro control has reached a new high level of speed and proficiency The Eccotemp uses a patented technology that combines a...

Page 6: ...ter in water heating applications ANOTHER WAY YOU SAVE Because of the state of the art design you can expect a long service life from the heater components All maintenance even major requirements including replacement of the electronic control board can easily be diagnosed and completed in minutes In the unlikely event you do have a problem the ten year limited warranty READ YOUR WARRANTY assures ...

Page 7: ...s detachable base plates and clean out any mineral deposits from the chambers NEVER POUR OR SPRAY LIQUIDS DIRECTLY ON THE UNIT THAT MIGHT ENTER THE CASE POSSIBLY CAUSING DAMAGE TO YOUR UNIT Your Eccotemp is designed for safe operation and ease of service Qualified service personnel must service your unit only BEFORE YOUR UNIT IS TO BE SERVICED ALWAYS TURN OFF ALL MAIN POWER CIRCUIT BREAKERS TO THE...

Page 8: ...irst then use wood screws to attach the water heater to the plywood PROPERTY DAMAGE PROTECTION WHEN INSTALLING THE Eccotemp IN ANY AREA THAT IS NOT READILY VISIBLE OR ROUTINELY MONITORED INCLUDING CLOSETS CABINETS ATTICS OR ANY OTHER AREAS WHERE LEAKS OF ANY NATURE COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE A 150 PSI MAXIMUM PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WITH DRAIN LINE AND A DRAIN PAN AND DRAIN LINE SUITABLE FOR CONTAI...

Page 9: ... install any reducing fittings or other restrictions in the relief line The relief line should allow for complete drainage of the valve and the line If a temperature and or pressure relief valve discharges periodically this may be due to thermal expansion in a closed water supply system Contact the water supplier or local plumbing inspector on how to correct this situation Do not plug the relief v...

Page 10: ...ONNECT ALL POWER SUPPLIES BEFORE SERVICING IF USING STRANDED WIRE MAKE SURE THAT ALL STRANDS ARE IN SECURELY PLACED IN THE TERMINAL BLOCK A LOOSE STRAND IN CONTACT WITH THE CIRCUIT BOARD CAN IMPAIR PERFORMANCE OR DAMAGE THE BOARD HEATER SUPPLY SIDE CONNECTION FOR TWO CHAMBER MODELS INSTALLED WITH A SINGLE BREAKER AND WITH JUMPERS INSTALLED ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD ONE PAIR OF WIRES SHOULD BE ATTACHED ...

Page 11: ...ires entering the heater from the side 3 Mounting Height For safety ease of installation and service the suggested height above the floor is 42 to 48 inches minimum 10 inches Do not install electrical disconnect or sub panels below heater as this may interfere with access to the clean out plates located under the heater 4 Front Clearance In the absence of a door or removal access panel in front of...

Page 12: ...uit Eccotemp models rated 5KW to 28KW are designed to operate from a 208V to 240V power supply Connect a voltmeter at power circuit 1 CKT 1 between L1 and L2 For models with multiple power circuits utilized continue to check voltage at each additional power circuit OPERATIONAL CHECKS Turn water on MEDIUM LOW utilizing any sink allowing water to run for a couple of minutes to ensure that all air is...

Page 13: ...it breakers are not turned on especially heaters with multiple circuits Incoming power wires to the water heater are out of phase heaters with multiple circuits Water supply valve not turned on no water in the heater chamber Water supply lines are reversed hot and cold reversed Water supply connection s are leaking T P Relief Valve where required by local code is leaking or stuck open THE ECCOTEMP...

Page 14: ...ing when selecting multiple Eccotemp heaters for a high flow application Refer to the Electrical Service Requirements and Sample Load Calculations section in the Product Guide Typical Flow Use Rates in Gallons per Minute GPM TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT After the water heater has been installed and the operational checks are completed the output of the hot water can be measured and adjusted if necessary...

Page 15: ... OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights THAT vary from state to state These warranties shall be void and have no effect If the Eccotemp heater is not used for its intended application If the design or structure of the Eccotemp heater is modified or altered in any way If appliance...

Page 16: ... shipment must have the RMA number clearly marked on the package or it may be refused If service personnel have repaired the unit to operable condition with their own inventory Eccotemp Systems LLC upon receipt of defective parts will replace or issue credit for those parts verified to be under warranty Owner must promptly notify the installing contractor dealer to obtain service under warranty Pr...

Page 17: ... if tripped Check power panel Reset breaker if tripped Call local service contractor Call local service contractor Hot water temperature fluctuates FLOW is too high ONE OF THE MAIN POWER BREAKERS may be tripped BAD Heating Element BAD Temperature Sensor Reduce flow Check power panel Reset breaker if tripped Call local service contractor Call local service contractor Do not attempt to fill a large ...

Page 18: ...ole 40A 1 2 pole 70A1 ET 18 18 240 75 2 2 pole 40A1 1 2 pole 75A ET 22 22 240 91 4 2 pole 25A1 2 2 pole 50A ET 28 28 240 116 4 2 pole 30A 2 2 pole 60A1 ET 32 32 240 134 4 2 pole 40A 2 2 pole 70A1 1 Optional wiring method shown in italics VERIFY CORRECT JUMPER INSTALLATION on control board when using a single breaker for two Chamber Models or 2 breakers for Four Chamber models Be sure to REMOVE JUM...

Page 19: ...dicator 13 Audible Speaker 14 Output Temperature Control 15 Microprocessor Control Chip LEGEND 16 Blue Button Manual Audible Activation 17 Terminal Spades for Leak Detect Wires 18 Triacs 4 each 19 Triac Mounting Blocks to Heat Sink 4 ea 20 Copper Heat Sink Tube L1 Power Connection Lugs 208 240 VAC L2 Power Connection Lugs 208 240 VAC Limit Over Temperature Limit Switches 2 TH IN Inlet Temperature ...

Page 20: ...nsformer 9 LED Light Indicator 10 Audible Speaker 11 Output Temperature Control 12 Microprocessor Control Chip 13 Blue Button Manual Audible Activation LEGEND 14 Triacs 2 15 Triac Mounting Blocks to Heat Sink 2 16 Copper Heat Sink Tube L1 Power Connection Lugs 208 240 VAC L2 Power Connection Lugs 208 240 VAC Limit Over Temperature Limit Switch TH IN Inlet Temperature Sensor TH 1 Chamber Temperatur...

Page 21: ...17 WIRING DIAGRAMS TWO CHAMBER SINGLE CIRCUIT ...

Page 22: ...18 WIRING DIAGRAMS TWO CHAMBER DUAL CIRCUITS ...

Page 23: ...19 WIRING DIAGRAMS FOUR CHAMBER DUAL CIRCUITS ...

Page 24: ...20 WIRING DIAGRAMS FOUR CHAMBER FOUR CIRCUITS ...

Page 25: ...ur area If your preferred service center does not already have service information Eccotemp Systems LLC will upon request and with no charge promptly fax the information to the service center For information regarding service companies in your immediate area you may contact your original installer or Eccotemp Systems LLC ECCOTEMP SYSTEMS LLC 315 A Industrial Road Summerville SC 29483 Toll Free 866...

Page 26: ...Shop Online Eccotemp com products Store Locator Eccotemp com locator 866 356 1992 support eccotemp com 315 A Industrial Road Summerville SC 29483 ECCOTEMP ET 14 ET 22 ET 32 Residential Water Heaters Installation and Operating Instruction Manual ...

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