Seisco RA-14 Owner'S Manual Download Page 9

 

 

RA-­‐OM-­‐713

 

CONNECTION   TO   POWER   SUPPLY   

   

WARNING:

   YOUR   SEISCO

®

   MUST   BE   INSTALLED   AND   SERVICED   BY   QUALIFIED   PERSONNEL.   DAMAGE   TO   

YOUR   UNIT,   SERIOUS   PERSONAL   INJURY   OR   DEATH   MAY   OCCUR   IF   INSTALLED   OR   HANDLED   

IMPROPERLY.      CARE   MUST   ALWAYS   BE   USED   TO   AVOID   ELECTRICAL   ACCIDENTS   WHEN   INSTALLING   OR   

SERVICING.   NEVER   USE   PARTS   THAT   ARE   NOT   ORIGINAL   EQUIPMENT   OR   APPROVED   ALTERNATE   

REPLACEMENT   PARTS.

   

   

NOTE:   

THIS   WATER   HEATER   MUST   BE   INSTALLED   TO   MEET   THE   CURRENT   NATIONAL   ELECTRIC   

CODE,   AND   ANY   APPLICABLE   LOCAL   PLUMBING,   ELECTRICAL,   HEATING   AND   AIR   CONDITIONING   
CODES

.   

   

Install   wiring   (see   wiring   diagram)   from   the   unit   to   the   Main   Power   Circuit   Breaker   Panel.   Connect   
the   wiring   to   the   unit   as   shown   on   the   wiring   diagram   attached   to   the   inside   of   the   unit's   cover.

   

 

 

ELECTRICAL   INSTALLATION   GUIDE   

 

   WARNING      

   

MOST   MODELS   REQUIRE   MULTIPLE   POWER   SOURCES.      
WHEN   WIRED   DIRECTLY   TO   THE   BREAKER   BOX,   THEY   
REQUIRE   MORE   THAN   ONE   DOUBLE   POLE   CIRCUIT   
BREAKER.   

   

RISK   OF   ELECTRICAL   SHOCK

.   HEATING   ELEMENT   IS   

NOT   GROUNDED.      ALL   UNITS   CAN   HAVE   MULTIPLE   
POWER   SUPPLIES.      DISCONNECT   ALL   POWER   SUPPLIES   
BEFORE   SERVICING.   
   
IF   USING   STRANDED   WIRE,   MAKE   SURE   THAT   ALL   

STRANDS   ARE   IN   SECURELY   PLACED   IN   THE   TERMINAL   
BLOCK.      A   LOOSE   STRAND   IN   CONTACT   WITH   THE   
CIRCUIT   BOARD   CAN   IMPAIR   PERFORMANCE   OR   
DAMAGE   THE   BOARD.      
   
   

   HEATER   SUPPLY   SIDE   CONNECTION   

   

FOR   TWO   CHAMBER   MODELS   INSTALLED   WITH   A   
SINGLE   BREAKER   AND   WITH   JUMPERS   INSTALLED   ON   

THE   CIRCUIT   BOARD,   ONE   PAIR   OF   WIRES   SHOULD   BE   
ATTACHED   WITHIN   THE   UNIT   AT   POWER   CIRCUIT   1   
(CKT   1)-­‐ONE   WIRE   TO   L1   AND   ONE   WIRE   TO   L2.      FOR   
TWO   CHAMBER   MODELS   INSTALLED   WITH   A   TWO   
BREAKERS   AND   WITH   JUMPERS   REMOVED   (OR   FOUR   
CHAMBER   MODELS   WITH   JUMPERS   INSTALLED),   A   

SECOND   PAIR   OF   WIRES   MUST   ALSO   BE   ATTACHED   AT   
POWER   CIRCUIT   2   (CKT2)-­‐   ONE   TO   Ll   AND   ONE   TO   L2.      
   
FOR   FOUR   CHAMBER   MODELS   WITH   JUMPERS   
REMOVED,   A   THIRD   AND   FOURTH   PAIR   OF   WIRES   ARE   
REQUIRED   FOR   POWER   CIRCUITS   3   AND   4   (CKT   3   &   
CKT   4).   

   
JUMPERS   ARE   FACTORY   INSTALLED   ON   SMALLER   KW   
MODELS   AND   ARE   INCLUDED   IN   THE   BOX   FOR   
OPTIONAL   INSTALLATION   ON   LARGER   KW   MODELS.      
CONSULT   THE   WIRING   DIAGRAM   OR   SEISCO   
CUSTOMER   SERVICE   FOR   ADDITIONAL   INFORMATION.   

WHERE   

REQUIRED   

BY   

CODE   

USE   

A   

DISCONNECT    SWITCH    ADJACENT    TO    THE   
WATER   HEATER.      WHEN   MAKING   THIS   TYPE   OF   
INSTALLTION,    BE    SURE    THE    MAIN    FEEDER   
WIRES   USED   ARE   PROPERLY   SIZED.   

 

MAIN   POWER   CIRCUIT   BREAKER   

 

Summary of Contents for RA-14

Page 1: ...TY OF YOUR UNIT WILL DEPEND ON PROPER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION THE WARRANTY SHALL BE VOID IF THE UNIT HAS BEEN ALTERED IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS HEATER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES DUE TO FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND TO ALL LOCAL AN...

Page 2: ...EM MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT ALTERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE REFER TO THIS MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR CONSULT QUALIFIED PERSONNEL HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK BEFORE REMOVING THE COVER OR SERVICING THE UNIT MAKE SURE THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE WATER HEATER IS DISCONNECTED FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD ...

Page 3: ...eneral Safety Inside Cover Introduction to the SEISCO WATER HEATER 1 Features and Benefits 2 DOs and DON Ts 3 Installation Guide 4 Electrical Installation 6 Limited Warranty 11 Warranty Claims Procedure 12 Troubleshooting Guide 13 Product Specifications 14 Parts Diagrams 15 Wiring Diagrams 17 Service Warranty Information Back Cover ...

Page 4: ...he Victorian period are inherrently inadequate for the lifestyle enjoyed by most of the Western world Only in the past several years has technology advanced to the point that Metal parts used in demanding applications can be replaced with glass fiber reinforced heat stabilized nylon resin Micro control has reached a new high level of speed and proficiency The SEISCO uses a patented technology that...

Page 5: ...ter in water heating applications ANOTHER WAY YOU SAVE Because of the state of the art design you can expect a long service life from the heater components All maintenance even major requirements including replacement of the electronic control board can easily be diagnosed and completed in minutes In the unlikely event you do have a problem the ten year limited warranty READ YOUR WARRANTY assures ...

Page 6: ...achable base plates and clean out any mineral deposits from the chambers NEVER POUR OR SPRAY LIQUIDS DIRECTLY ON THE UNIT THAT MIGHT ENTER THE CASE POSSIBLY CAUSING DAMAGE TO YOUR UNIT Your SEISCO is designed for safe operation and ease of service Qualified service personnel must service your unit only BEFORE YOUR UNIT IS TO BE SERVICED ALWAYS TURN OFF ALL MAIN POWER CIRCUIT BREAKERS TO THE UNIT A...

Page 7: ...wood screws to attach the water heater to the plywood PROPERTY DAMAGE PROTECTION WHEN INSTALLING THE SEISCO IN ANY AREA THAT IS NOT READILY VISIBLE OR ROUTINELY MONITORED INCLUDING CLOSETS CABINETS ATTICS OR ANY OTHER AREAS WHERE LEAKS OF ANY NATURE COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE A 150 PSI MAXIMUM PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WITH DRAIN LINE AND A DRAIN PAN AND DRAIN LINE SUITABLE FOR CONTAINING THE FLOW OF...

Page 8: ... not install any reducing fittings or other restrictions in the relief line The relief line should allow for complete drainage of the valve and the line If a temperature and or pressure relief valve discharges periodically this may be due to thermal expansion in a closed water supply system Contact the water supplier or local plumbing inspector on how to correct this situation Do not plug the reli...

Page 9: ...ONNECT ALL POWER SUPPLIES BEFORE SERVICING IF USING STRANDED WIRE MAKE SURE THAT ALL STRANDS ARE IN SECURELY PLACED IN THE TERMINAL BLOCK A LOOSE STRAND IN CONTACT WITH THE CIRCUIT BOARD CAN IMPAIR PERFORMANCE OR DAMAGE THE BOARD HEATER SUPPLY SIDE CONNECTION FOR TWO CHAMBER MODELS INSTALLED WITH A SINGLE BREAKER AND WITH JUMPERS INSTALLED ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD ONE PAIR OF WIRES SHOULD BE ATTACHED ...

Page 10: ...al wires entering the heater from the side 3 Mounting Height For safety ease of installation and service the suggested height above the floor is 42 to 48 inches minimum 10 inches Do not install electrical disconnect or sub panels below heater as this may interfere with access to the clean out plates located under the heater 4 Front Clearance In the absence of a door or removal access panel in fron...

Page 11: ...ed 5KW to 28KW are designed to operate from a 208V to 240V power supply Connect a voltmeter at power circuit 1 CKT 1 between L1 and L2 For models with multiple power circuits utilized continue to check voltage at each additional power circuit OPERATIONAL CHECKS Turn water on MEDIUM LOW utilizing any sink allowing water to run for a couple of minutes to ensure that all air is purged from the unit Y...

Page 12: ...ircuit breakers are not turned on especially heaters with multiple circuits Incoming power wires to the water heater are out of phase heaters with multiple circuits Water supply valve not turned on no water in the heater chamber Water supply lines are reversed hot and cold reversed Water supply connection s are leaking T P Relief Valve where required by local code is leaking or stuck open THE SEIS...

Page 13: ...ing when selecting multiple Seisco heaters for a high flow application Refer to the Electrical Service Requirements and Sample Load Calculations section in the Product Guide Typical Flow Use Rates in Gallons per Minute GPM Fixture Type Lavatory Bathtub Shower Kitchen Sink Pantry Sink Laundry Sink Dishwasher Flow Rates 0 5 1 5 2 0 4 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 1 5 1 5 2 5 2 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT A...

Page 14: ...ONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights THAT vary from state to state These warranties shall be void and have no effect If the SEISCO heater is not used for its intended application If the design or structure of the SEISCO heater is modified or altered in any way If appliances or equi...

Page 15: ...turn shipment must have the RMA number clearly marked on the package or it may be refused If service personnel have repaired the unit to operable condition with their own inventory Seisco International Limited upon receipt of defective parts will replace or issue credit for those parts verified to be under warranty Owner must promptly notify the installing contractor dealer to obtain service under...

Page 16: ...Reset if tripped Check power panel Reset breaker if tripped Call local service contractor Call local service contractor Hot water temperature fluctuates FLOW is too high ONE OF THE MAIN POWER BREAKERS may be tripped BAD Heating Element BAD Temperature Sensor Reduce flow Check power panel Reset breaker if tripped Call local service contractor Call local service contractor Do not attempt to fill a l...

Page 17: ...75 2 2 pole 40A1 1 2 pole 75A RA 22 22 240 91 4 2 pole 25A1 2 2 pole 50A RA 28 28 240 116 4 2 pole 30A 2 2 pole 60A1 RA 32 32 240 134 4 2 pole 40A 2 2 pole 70A1 1 Optional wiring method shown in italics VERIFY CORRECT JUMPER INSTALLATION on control board when using a single breaker for two Chamber Models or 2 breakers for Four Chamber models Be sure to REMOVE JUMPERS when using two breakers for tw...

Page 18: ...s 8 ea 12 LED Light Indicator 13 Audible Speaker 14 Output Temperature Control 15 Microprocessor Control Chip LEGEND 16 Blue Button Manual Audible Activation 17 Terminal Spades for Leak Detect Wires 18 Triacs 4 each 19 Triac Mounting Blocks to Heat Sink 4 ea 20 Copper Heat Sink Tube L1 Power Connection Lugs 208 240 VAC L2 Power Connection Lugs 208 240 VAC Limit Over Temperature Limit Switches 2 TH...

Page 19: ...Heating Element Relays 4 8 Transformer 9 LED Light Indicator 10 Audible Speaker 11 Output Temperature Control 12 Microprocessor Control Chip 13 Blue Button Manual Audible Activation LEGEND 14 Triacs 2 15 Triac Mounting Blocks to Heat Sink 2 16 Copper Heat Sink Tube L1 Power Connection Lugs 208 240 VAC L2 Power Connection Lugs 208 240 VAC Limit Over Temperature Limit Switch TH IN Inlet Temperature ...

Page 20: ...RA OM 713 17 WIRING DIAGRAMS TWO CHAMBER SINGLE CIRCUIT IMPORTANT NOTE Jumpers must be INSTALLED on the circuit board in this configuration ...

Page 21: ...RA OM 713 18 WIRING DIAGRAMS TWO CHAMBER DUAL CIRCUITS IMPORTANT NOTE Jumpers must be REMOVED from the circuit board in this configuration ...

Page 22: ...RA OM 713 19 WIRING DIAGRAMS FOUR CHAMBER DUAL CIRCUITS IMPORTANT NOTE Jumpers must be INSTALLED on the circuit board in this configuration ...

Page 23: ...RA OM 713 20 WIRING DIAGRAMS FOUR CHAMBER FOUR CIRCUITS IMPORTANT NOTE Jumpers must be REMOVED from the circuit board in this configuration ...

Page 24: ...________________________________________ NOTES AND SERVICE Your SEISCO can be serviced by most major brand authorized appliance repair or heating and plumbing centers in your area If your preferred service center does not already have service information Seisco International Limited will upon request and with no charge promptly fax the information to the service center For information regarding se...

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