Installation Manual and Owner’s Guide WHO-321064-NG, WHO-321064-LP
ECOHOT
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Open the cold water inlet supply to the heater fully. Open a hot water faucet to permit the water to
fill the heater and the piping and to eliminate the air trapped in the system. Close the hot water
faucet after the water flows freely and all the air has escaped from the system. The water heater is
now ready to operate.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING YOUR HOT WATER HEATER
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electric switch.
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Do not use any phone in your building
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone or cell phone from outside the
building and follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
WARNING
: Unplug the electrical power supply and close the manual gas control valve and
the manual water control valve and turn off remote before servicing.
Immediately after installation:
1.
Check for gas leaks with soapy water solution.
2.
Check that the water heater is mounted securely.
3.
Check the gas pressure.
4.
Keep the area around the water heater clear. from combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids. Check every month for overgrown vegetation.
5.
The appliance should be checked once a year or as necessary by a licensed technician. If
repairs are needed, any repairs should be done by a licensed technician.
CAUTION
: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring error can
cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.
The following systems and parts should be checked at least once a year:
1.
Venting system
2.
Burner
3.
Manual operation of the pressure relief valve to ensure correct operation. When operating
the pressure relief valve, avoid contact with hot water coming out and avoid water damage.
4.
Cleaning
5.
Heat exchanger requires flushing with a descaling solution. Scale build up will void your
warranty and shorten the life of your water heater. To remove the front cover, first remove
the four screws, and then pull main cover out toward you and lift up and out.
