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SYSTEM MATCH – FAUCETS AND HEATER
When a Eccotemp water heater is selected for the home or building, the faucets should also be
selected to match the flow rating and temperature rise specifications of the heater. The Eccotemp
water heater specifications can be found in the Product Description and Specifications section of the
Product Guide. Sometimes, this is overlooked and the user discovers that the faucets in the home are
a higher flow rate than the design of the Eccotemp model(s) selected.
SOLUTIONS FOR HIGH FLOW APPLICATIONS
Another oversight may be the lifestyle of the user. For instance, if the user wants to take two
showers at the same time or run the washing machine and the bathtub at the same time, then the
flow rate demands of the water heater are increased, sometimes beyond the capability of the
Eccotemp heater. Multiple Eccotemp heaters are used for higher flow applications, such as for
multiple task lifestyles, whirl pool and Jacuzzi tubs and body spa showers as well. Refer to Product
Applications and Diagrams section of the Product Guide for recommended multiple Eccotemp heater
arrangements. Note, it is important to evaluate the electrical capacity of the home or building 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. The temperature adjusting knob can be found
on the left side of the control board. The factory setting is usually between 118 and 122 degrees F.
The knob will usually be in the 2 to 3 o’clock position. Turning the knob to the left decreases the
temperature and turning it to the right increases the temperature.
Note
: it is important to understand the effects of increasing the temperature above the factory
setting as follows:
• A higher temperature setting could cause the water heater to use more power, thus
energy savings are reduced.
• A higher temperature setting could increase the potential for scaling and sediment
build-up.
• The water heater may not achieve a higher temperature setting, if the flow rate is
greater than its designed temperature rise capacity. Check to insure that the proper
size model has been chosen for the application.
Fixture
Type
Lavatory Bathtub Shower Kitchen
Sink
Pantry
Sink
Laundry
Sink
Dishwasher
Flow
Rates
0.5-1.5
2.0-4.0 1.5-3.0 1.0-1.5 1.5-2.5 2.5-3.0
1.0-3.0
