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GENERAL SAFETY

The “Eemax ProAdvantage” heater is specifically designed to take in cold or hot water and 
heat it up to a maximum of 140F (60C).  To obtain optimum performance and energy savings, 
the unit should be located as near as possible to the point of use.  

The unit is supplied with a ¾” NPT pipe connection.  

Under no circumstances 

use a blow 

torch on pipes which are connected to or near these heaters.  Carefully use Teflon  tape 
where necessary ensuring no debris will enter the unit.  

Do not use a pipe dope.

Ensure that all the pipes are clear of debris before fitting the heater.

THIS UNIT HAS TWO 

DEDICATED INDEPENDENT 240V 

OR

277V 

CIRCUITS. 

USE CORRECTLY RATED WIRES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.  
U.L. 499, 18.4. - THE RATING OF THE BRANCH-CIRCUIT OVERCURRENT 
PROTECTIVE DEVICE SHALL BE 150% OF THE RATING OF THE PRODUCT.

DO NOT USE SPACE SAVING BREAKERS

.

FAILURE TO 

GROUND

THE SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

WARNING

THIS UNIT HAS TWO DEDICATED INDEPENDANT POWER CIRCUITS.   

DISCONNECT BOTH POWER CIRCUITS BEFORE SERVICING.

DO NOT USE SPACE SAVING BREAKERS

.

WARNING

IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE, OR MAINTENANCE,
MAY CAUSE

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE

. REFER TO 

THIS MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR CONSULT THE LOCAL ELECTRIC UTILITY FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION.

WARNING

WATER HEATERS ARE EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE ONLY:  

THIS WATER HEATER IS

EQUIPPED FOR THE VOLTAGE DISPLAYED ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE.  DO NOT
USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH ANY OTHER VOLTAGE OTHER THAN THE ONE
SHOWN ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS MAY RESULT
IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS OR DOUBTS CONSULT EEMAX OR YOUR LOCAL ELECTRIC COMPANY.

WARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!

BEFORE REMOVING THE COVER OR SERVICING THE 

WATER HEATER, MAKE SURE ALL ELECTRICAL SOURCES TO THE WATER HEATER ARE
TURNED “OFF”.   FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY RESULT IN

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,

OR PROPERTY DAMAGE

NOTE:  THIS UNIT HAS TWO INDEPENDENT DEDICATED ELECTRICAL POWER 

CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS.

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Summary of Contents for PA014240

Page 1: ...O COMPLY WITH THE INSTALLATION WARNING MODELS COVERED IF YOU REQUIRE ANY HELP OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS HEATER PLEASE CALL OUR TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLL FREE 1 800 543 6163 HAVE THE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW WHEN CALLING S N __________ MODEL _____________________INSTALL DATE__________ ANY DAMAGES BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTALLAT...

Page 2: ...NG THIS UNIT HAS TWO DEDICATED INDEPENDANT POWER CIRCUITS DISCONNECT BOTH POWER CIRCUITS BEFORE SERVICING DO NOT USE SPACE SAVING BREAKERS WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT ALTERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE MAY CAUSE DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE REFER TO THIS MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR CONSULT THE LOCAL ELECTRIC UTILITY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION WARNING WATER HEATERS ARE EQUIP...

Page 3: ...sy replacement of the element 5 The heater should be fixed to the wall using all four mounting holes of the backplate Use an appropriate fastener for the weight For the unit to be mounted against hollow walls we suggest using steel wall anchors with the correct grip range and 10 32 screws at a minimum NOTE The heater should be installed below the level of all hot water outlets serviced by this NOT...

Page 4: ...Mounting Layout for Series 2 Systems 4 Figure 1 ...

Page 5: ...ter Failure to do so could cause damage to the flow switch 3 Install isolating valves full flow ball valve type on both inlet and outlet pipes This allows unit to be isolated for maintenance purposes Fig 2b 4 When all plumbing is complete fully check the system for water leaks at all the plumbing connections If any leaks are present take corrective action Then fully open both Inlet and Outlet BALL...

Page 6: ...n Threaded type Teflon tape only No pipe dope NPT Elbow NOTE When soldering pipe joints remove heater from the wall Serious damage can occur if any soldering is done while pipes are connected to the heater Take care to ensure that the pipes are correctly aligned with the inlet and outlet bosses in order to avoid excessive stress on the heater body molding Pipe support 6 To Two Dedicated Independen...

Page 7: ...endent circuits and appropriate wiring and circuit breaker configurations MODEL TYPE Voltage kW output AMPERAGE PA014240 1φ 240V 15 0 63 2 x 31 5 PA016277 1φ 277V 16 0 58 2 x 29 PA019240 1φ 240V 19 0 80 2 x 40 PA020277 1φ 277V 20 0 72 2 x 36 PA023240 1φ 240V 23 0 96 2 x 48 Table 1 Use dedicated independent circuits and appropriate wiring and circuit breaker configurations dictated by the power req...

Page 8: ...in the system will be purged out Two the heater units will be pressurized up to the supply pressure This will prevent the elements from having air pockets when energized 4 At this point you may energize the hot water heater Once energized the Thermostatic control touch pad display on the front cover will illuminate This is where and when you will program your desired temperature Fig 4 IV COMMISSIO...

Page 9: ... the resistance of the heating element across the two threaded termination rods on top of the element The resistance reading should be roughly 5 0 ohms If the resistance is much greater than this value call Eemax for a replacement element 5 ECO TRIPPED High Limit Thermostat TURN OFF THE TWO MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKERS Reset by pushing in red button on each heater module If the Eco was tripped it will re...

Page 10: ...EX1049 1 TRIAC EX1050 1 EX278C ECO ...

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