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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

 

 When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions to reduce the 

risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons should be followed, including:

 

1.  READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS WATER HEATER.

 

2.   This water heater must be grounded.  Connect only to properly 

grounded outlet.  See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 13.

 

3.   Install or locate this water heater only in accordance with the provided 

installation instructions.

 

4.   Use this water heater only for its intended use as described in this 

manual.

 

5.   Do not use an extension cord set with this water heater.  If no receptacle 

is available adjacent to the water heater, contact a 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, 

repair, or adjustment.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Summary of Contents for Solar

Page 1: ... heater into service This unit must be installed by licensed or authorized installers or technical personnel that service water heating equipment The heater must be installed in accordance with all local codes and ordinances These instructions are a guide for the correct installation of the water heater The manufacturer will not be liable for damages caused by failure to comply with the installati...

Page 2: ...tions 4 Use this water heater only for its intended use as described in this manual 5 Do not use an extension cord set with this water heater If no receptacle is available adjacent to the water heater contact a 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...

Page 3: ...Specifications 4 Section II General Information 5 Section III Pre Installation 8 Section IV Installation 9 Section V Operation 14 Section VI Maintenance 15 Section VII Troubleshooting 16 Section VIII Parts List 17 Section IX Warranty 19 ...

Page 4: ...119SCE 28 65 57 3 4 57 3 4 33 3 4 16 1 4 8 3 4 6 1 2 n a n a n a TT 80DC 24 64 57 1 8 57 1 8 49 1 2 46 7 8 36 1 2 31 1 2 19 1 4 6 1 2 5 TT 119DC 28 65 57 3 4 57 3 4 51 3 4 49 1 8 38 3 4 33 3 4 16 1 4 8 3 4 6 1 2 Model A C B E D G F I H K J Figure 2 TT 80DC TT 119DC Figure 1 TT 80SCE TT 119SCE Table 1 Dimensions COLD IN 1 NPT K A F I Bottom Sensor Immersion Well Immersion Well ANODE E G H C B TO SO...

Page 5: ... water the heating element thermostat will activate the electrical heating element for backup heat When an additional internal coil is used for backup heating an aquastat should be used for flow control in the backup heating loop An aquastat immersion well is supplied on SCE models Solar heat output from the internal coil will vary depending on outside conditions and the temperature of the stored ...

Page 6: ...t be manually reset with the stored water temperature below 180 F The thermostat is factory set at 120 F See Table 6 for thermostat letter and temperature relationships If hotter water is required a tempering device or anti scald device must be installed at the domestic hot water outlet of the heater or at the point of use Table 3 details the approximate relationship of water temperature and time ...

Page 7: ...certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems ANSI Z21 22 This valve must be marked with a maximum set pressure not to exceed the marked maximum working pressure of the water heater Install the valve...

Page 8: ...switch do not use any telephone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a telephone in another building Follow your gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE UNTIL THE LEAKAGE IS CORRECTED CAUTION Do not drop water heater or lay heater down on its side Move the water heater into position by sliding or us...

Page 9: ...ould be 3 4 diameter new copper or larger A tempering valve or anti scald valve should be installed at the potable water outlet and used according to the manufacturer s specifications to prevent scalding 2 If a backflow preventer is required in the cold water supply a properly sized expansion tank must be installed to control thermal expansion Do not operate the water heater in a closed system wit...

Page 10: ... in Figure 3 cold water hot water s o l a r c o l l e c t o r a r r a y anti scald valve expansion tank fill purge valves air separator circulator w isolation flanges solar controller electric heating element solar indirect water heater w electric heating element pressure relief valve air vent w shut off valve Figure 3 Single tank system with electric backup piping diagrams ...

Page 11: ...er heater pressure relief valve conventional water heater electric heating element electric heating element cold water hot water N C N O N O air vent w shut off valve Figure 4 Two tank system with existing heater A typical two tank system is shown in Figure 4 The two tank system is mainly used where a conventional water heater is already installed Section IV Installation cont ...

Page 12: ...l l e c t o r a r r a y anti scald valve expansion tank fill purge valves air separator circulator w isolation flanges solar controller solar indirect water heater w two coils pressure relief valve air vent w shut off valve boiler boiler circulator w check valve and isolation flanges pressure reducing valve backflow preventer air separator purge valve Figure 5 Single tank system with boiler backup...

Page 13: ...ltage requirements for the water heater are specified on the rating label located on the front of the heater The thermostat and electric heating element are pre wired at the factory A junction box is located at the top of the water heater The junction box cover will accommodate a 1 2 or 3 4 electrical conduit connector Two wires are located in the junction box red and black for connection to the b...

Page 14: ...the set point temperature at which point the element is de energized THERMOSTAT TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT CAUTION The temperature setting on the heating element thermostat shall not exceed 160 F Likewise the solar controller potable water temperature setting shall not exceed 160 F Install a tempering valve or anti scald mixing valve at the outlet of the water heater to ensure greater control over wat...

Page 15: ...or proper operation First attach a drain line to the valve to direct the water discharge to an open drain This is very important because the temperature of the discharge could be very hot Second lift the lever at the end of the valve several times The valve should operate freely and return to its original position properly If water does not flow out of the valve remove and inspect for corrosion or...

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Page 17: ...Part Description 1 Sensor Immersion Well solar 10 T P Relief Valve 2 Leak Detector 11 Drain Valve 3 J Box Cover 12 Access Cover 4 J Box Cover w conduit hole 13 Foam Dam Cover 5 Anode Rod 14 Thermostat Cover 6 Cap ANODE 15 Heating Element 7 Finish Ring 16 Thermostat Mounting Bracket 8 Cap blank 17 Thermostat 9 Pipe Nipple plastic lined 18 Heating Element Gasket 19 Plug ...

Page 18: ... 7 1 2 7 5 5 7 10 2 5 7 Part Description 1 Sensor Immersion Well solar 2 Leak Detector 3 Anode Rod 4 Cap ANODE 5 Finish Ring 6 Cap blank 7 Pipe Nipple plastic lined 8 T P Relief Valve 9 Drain Valve 10 Immersion Well for aquastat Table 8 TT 80DC TT 119DC Parts Dual Coil ...

Page 19: ... if it were the original tank For example if we send you a replacement tank under this limited warranty two years after the original installation date then the replacement tank will remain warranted for the remaining four years after the original installation date For all other water heaters such as commercial use General Defects and Malfunctions This warranty covers defections and malfunctions in...

Page 20: ...er Inc Warranty Support Group 1710 Flushing Avenue Ridgewood NY 11385 We will respond not later than ten days after we have received your request for service What Does This Limited Warranty NOT Cover This limited warranty does not cover water heaters that are or were a Incorrectly installed especially where the installation violates state or local plumbing housing or building codes b Operated at i...

Page 21: ...is a limited warranty WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THIS WATER HEATER We will not assume nor authorize any person to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale or operation of this water heater ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING MECHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR APPLICATION IMPOSED ON THIS SALE UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF SALE ARE LIMITED TO ONE Y...

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