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Eemax Inc.

353 Christian Street

Oxford, CT 06478

toll free: 800 543 6163

fax 203 267 7975

web: www.eemax.com

email: [email protected]

Summary of Contents for EMT1

Page 1: ...Electric Mini Tank Water Heaters EMT1 EMT2 5 EMT4 EMT6 Installation and Operating Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...nical Description 6 Installation Instructions 6 10 Plumbing Connections 7 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve 7 8 Filling The Water Heater 9 Electrical Connections 10 Instructions For Use 11 Maintenance Instructions 12 14 Trouble Shooting 15 Schematic Disassembly Parts List 16 Warranty 17 18 Page 1 ...

Page 3: ... qualified electrician to have one properly installed 6 As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 7 Do not operate this water heater if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 8 This water heater should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination...

Page 4: ...120 110 120 110 120 Power at 120 Vac Watts 1440 1440 1440 1440 Max Water Pressure psi 150 150 150 150 Weight empty lbs 12 5 20 24 26 Amperage Amps 12 12 12 12 Phases 1 1 1 1 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Water inlet Water outlet water outlet water inlet Assembly Figure Water Flow Figure Page 3 ...

Page 5: ...19 1 4 18 B inch 11 11 3 4 11 3 4 15 3 4 C inch 10 10 3 8 10 3 8 15 1 2 Dimensions Switch Heating element 1 1 Switch Thermostat Indicate Light Heating Element Power Plug Switch Overheat Limiter Wire Support Schematic Construction Wiring Diagram Page 4 ...

Page 6: ...ructions in this manual Comply with the Installation Instructions before connecting to electrical outlet CAUTION The thermostat has been pre set at the factory between 41C 105F and 45C 113F CAUTION Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this heater that has not been used for a long period of time generally 2 weeks or more Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable To reduce the risk...

Page 7: ...ation performed by an unqualified installer CHOOSE A LOCATION that allows ease of access for maintenance or servicing ideally installed at least 8 to 9 from the ceiling inside top of cabinet or any adjacent walls WALL MOUNTING Fasten the supplied mounting bracket to the wall Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and the weight of the water heater filled to capacity EMT1 24 lbs EMT2 5 ...

Page 8: ...LY TO INLET OR OUTLET CONNECTIONS TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CAUTION Install the Temperature Pressure Relief Valve supplied with the water heater Install a discharge pipe from the temperature pressure relief valve terminating at a sink or drain DO NOT CAP OR PLUG THE END OF THE DISCHARGE PIPE THE DISCHARGE PIPE MUST BE UNOBSTRUCTED AND FULL SIZED The T P valve is certified by a national...

Page 9: ...ch will create a closed water system During the heating cycle of the water heater the heated water expands causing pressure inside the water heater to increase The T P relief valve may discharge hot water under these conditions which results in a loss of energy and a build up of lime on the relief valve seat To prevent this from happening there are two recommendations 1 Install a diaphragm type do...

Page 10: ...nt to self destruct Filling the water heater 1 Open the hot water faucet 2 Open the cold water supply valve 3 When continuous water flows out of the faucet the tank is filled 4 Close the hot water faucet 5 Check entire system for leaks Using the Supplied Aerator EMT1 model only Model EMT1 is supplied with a 5 GPM faucet mounted aerator It is highly recommended that the aerator be used together wit...

Page 11: ...r into the master panel The Eemax EMT water heater was manufactured and wired in accordance with UL requirements The water heater is equipped with an overheat limiting device with a manual reset Also known as the temperature high limit this device has been factory installed to interrupt the power sup ply in the event of a thermostat failure This water heater is designed for ONLY 110 120V electrica...

Page 12: ...lluminated The temperature adjusting knob will increase the temperature by turning the knob clockwise and decrease the water temperature by turning the knob counter clockwise When not being used for a lengthy period of time you can conserve energy by reducing the water temperature setting SETTING THE FREEZE PROTECTION When the water heater is not being used for an extended period of time and there...

Page 13: ...ses before draining first turn off the POWER switch and then unplug power cord DRAINING AND REMOVING THE WATER HEATER 1 Unplug the water heater 2 Open a hot water faucet to let hot water run out Allow water to flow until water is no longer hot 3 Turn off the cold water supply to the water heater 4 Close the hot water faucet 5 Disconnect the water heater from both the hot and cold water connections...

Page 14: ...ter see prior instructions 2 Remove heating element noting original positions of all connections 3 Install new element with gasket making sure the new element and gasket are positioned correctly 4 Tighten retaining nuts and make the wire connections to their original locations CHANGING THE THERMOSTAT 1 Turn off the power switch and unplug the water heater from the electric outlet 2 Drain and remov...

Page 15: ...de the heater WARNING Do not tamper with the reset button to over ride overheating shut down 1 Turn off the power switch and unplug the water heater from the electric outlet 2 Drain and remove the water heater see page 12 3 Remove six screws retaining the bottom panel of the water heater and remove the panel Locate the high limit reset button 4 Depress the small red button in the center of the jun...

Page 16: ...ight not on 1 If the light does not come on but water gets hot check for faulty bulb 2 Check reset button follow steps from previous section PROBLEM Brown water 1 Brown or rusty water indicates a spent anode rod Replace anode rod PROBLEM Odor in water 1 Smelly water could be due to an unusual reaction between local water and the heater s anode rod Check anode rod PROBLEM Water is too hot 1 Turn th...

Page 17: ...e 1 19 Front Cover 1 Schematic Disassembly EMT1 EMT2 5 EMT4 EMT6 Parts List EMT1 EMT2 5 EMT4 EMT6 Page 16 22 9 2 1 7 5 16 33 29 30 12 13 15 34 35 36 23 6 27 14 18 11 32 31 25 37 38 26 20 24 10 8 28 3 21 17 19 4 No Name of Part Qty 20 Back Cover 1 21 Power Switch 1 22 Power Switch Box 1 23 Power Cord 1 24 Screw 2 25 Blue Circle 1 26 Power Cord Sheath 1 27 Power Cord Sheath Press 1 28 Cross Screw 2 ...

Page 18: ...Y MANU FACTURER AND IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES STATUTORY EX PRESSED OR IMPLIED WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIM ITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OWNER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACED AS PROVIDED...

Page 19: ...e heater also know as dry fire or The water heater has been exposed to conditions resulting from floods earthquakes winds fire freezing lightning or circumstances beyond the Manufacturer s control or The water heater has been removed from its original installation location or The water heater has been used for other than the intended purpose Owner and not Manufacturer or its agent representative i...

Page 20: ...Eemax Inc 353 Christian Street Oxford CT 06478 toll free 800 543 6163 fax 203 267 7975 web www eemax com email info eemaxinc com ...

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