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PLEASE NOTE: THIS MODEL IS NOT RECOMMENDED NOR HAS IT BEEN TESTED FOR ANY PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS. THIS MODEL 

IS PART OF OUR PORTABLE 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.

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d. 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 call technical support at 866.356.1992 for assistance with this matter.

e. The thermocouple is either too high or too low to complete the circuit. Check to ensure 

that the thermocouple is flush with the hole in the heat exchanger. Please call technical 

support at 866.356.1992 for assistance with this matter.

f. The gas sensor wire might have come loose or is no longer connected. Please call technical 

support at 866.356.1992 for assistance with this matter.

The water does not get hot enough:

a. You are operating the portable tankless water heater above 4,000 feet. While it has been 

field tested up to 5,500 feel, we only recommend using it below elevations of 4,000-5,500 

feet.

b. Look into the viewer panes (3 teardrop shaped 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 and call Eccotemp directly at 866.356.1992.

c. Please refer to the eccotemp helpdesk for more troubleshooting solutions at www.

eccotemp.com/helpdesk.

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

a. 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 (located as the 

center connection).

b. Ensure that you have adequate water pressure of at least 20 PSI, sustained.

c. Ensure that you have adequate gas in your propane bottle and that the LP regulator is 

threaded all of the way on to the portable tankless water heater.

d. Fresh batteries are required for ignition spark. Make sure batteries are aligned in the 

proper po/-) Flat negative of battery towards spring side of battery compartment.

e. Please refer to the eccotemp helpdesk for more troubleshooting solutions at www.

eccotemp.com/helpdesk.

If you are still having troubles or are on a modified water system, please call technical 

support at 866.356.1992.

The portable tankless water heater does nothing:

a. Ensure that you have your water source hooked up to the water inlet side (far right 

connection) and the shower handle is hooked up on the water outlet side (middle 

connection).

b. Ensure that you have an adequate supply of propane.

c. Ensure that you have fresh batteries.

d. Please refer to the eccotemp helpdesk for more troubleshooting solutions at

www.eccotemp.com/helpdesk.

Troubleshooting Continued...

Summary of Contents for L5

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Page 2: ...hers 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...

Page 3: ...nal for proper installation at initial start up and at least annually thereafter Refer to the Care and Cleaning section of this manual for more information regarding flue terminal inspection WARNING G...

Page 4: ...models A natural gas water heater will not function safely on liquid propane gas and vice versa No attempt should ever be made to convert the water heater from natural gas to liquid propane gas To avo...

Page 5: ...ess water heater with a wrench This may cause a crack in the gas regulator The Eccotemp L5 is a portable liquid propane fired water heater capable of delivering 1 to 1 4 gallons of hot water almost an...

Page 6: ...zing water Anti dry combustion protection The portable tankless water heater will shut off the gas supply in the event water stops flowing through the portable tankless water heater Read the maintenan...

Page 7: ...WN AND STORED IN A WARM DRY PLACE AFTER EVERY USE THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 7 L5 English Support Eccotemp com help desk Shop Online Eccotemp com products...

Page 8: ...heater All piping should be 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 filters should be cleaned monthly Re...

Page 9: ...proper clearances must be maintained The water filters should be cleaned on a monthly basis STORAGE When not in use your portable tankless water heater should be stored away in a climate controlled ar...

Page 10: ...nstall gas supply line and regulator to the portable tankless water heater by using 2 wrenches one on the compression fitting already attached to the water heater and the other on the gas line DO NOT...

Page 11: ...3 Turn the gas valve on the cylinder all the way open 4 IF THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED TURN OFF THE GAS VALVE IMMEDIATELY 5 Set the water regulator knob on the face of the portable tankless water hea...

Page 12: ...balanced with the amount of heat applied Use extreme caution when setting the outlet water temperature Adjustment WARNING THE PORTABLE TANKLESS WATER HEATER IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SCALDING WATER TEMP...

Page 13: ...r during shipping Make sure the gas is OFF and the switch is in the OFF position The front cover is held by four screws two top two bottom The knobs pull off All the wiring is done with push together...

Page 14: ...n 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 and call Eccotemp directly at 8...

Page 15: ...Portable Power Source Gas Type Venting Water Pressure Regulator Hose Temperature Control Warranty Product Dimensions Package Dimensions INSTALLATION OUTDOOR ONLY 37 500 Rated 1 5 GPM Yes 2 D Cell Bat...

Page 16: ...e unit is used in a hot water circulation loop in series with a circulation system or where an on demand recirculation system is not incorporated Owner is responsible for all other costs incidental to...

Page 17: ...S 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 17 L5 English Support Eccotemp com help desk Shop Online Ecco...

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