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Thank You

 for purchasing this water heater.  Properly installed and

maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.

Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:

ANSI - American National Standards Institute

ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association

NEC - National Electrical Code

NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

PREPARING FOR THE INSTALLATION

1. Read the “General Safety” section of this manual first and then the

entire manual carefully.  If you don’t follow the safety rules, the
water heater will not operate properly.  It could cause DEATH,
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation, and
maintenance of the electric water heater.  It also contains warnings
throughout the manual that you must read and be aware of.  All
warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper operation of
the water heater and your safety.  Since we cannot put everything
on the first few pages, 

READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.

This appliance has been Listed as complying with U.L. Standard for
Safety UL 174.

2. The installation must conform with these instructions and the local

code authority having jurisdiction and the requirements of the power
company. In the absence of code requirements follow the current
edition of the NEC, National Electrical Code, NFPA-70 which may be
ordered from: National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

3. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not

understand any portion of the instructions, call the local utility or the
manufacturer whose name appears on the rating plate.

4. Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater.

INSTALLATION OR SERVICE OF THIS WATER HEATER REQUIRES
ABILITY EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF A LICENSED TRADESMAN IN
THE FIELD INVOLVED. PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK ARE
REQUIRED.

Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the
“Facts to Consider About the Location” section in this manual.

5. For California installation this water heater must be braced, anchored,

or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake.  See
instructions for correct installation procedures.  Instructions may be
obtained from California Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814.

6. Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in

accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing Code
and 248-CMR 5.00.

INTRODUCTION

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ....................... 2

GENERAL SAFETY ............................................................... 3

INTRODUCTION .................................................................. 4

   Preparing for the New Installation .................................. 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................ 4

TYPICAL INSTALLATION ...................................................... 5

MIXING VALVE USAGE ......................................................... 6

LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER ............................. 7

   Facts to Consider About Location ................................... 7

   Insulation Blankets ........................................................... 7

INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER .......................... 7

   Water Piping .................................................................. 7-8

   Water Piping Pressure Test ............................................. 8

   Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ........................... 8-9

   Filling the Water Heater ................................................... 9

     T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation (Selected Models) .. 10

WIRING DIAGRAMS ........................................................... 11

WIRING ............................................................................... 12

TEMPERATURE REGULATION ......................................... 13

   Temperature Adjustment ............................................... 13

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOR YOUR INFORMATION ................................................ 14

   Thermal Expansion ........................................................ 14

     Strange Sounds ............................................................ 14

   Operational Conditions .................................................. 14

      Smelly Water ................................................................ 14

      “Air” in Hot Water Faucets ........................................... 14

     High Water Temperature Shut Off System ................. 14

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ............................................... 15

   Anode Rod Inspection .................................................... 15

   Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ........... 15

   Draining ........................................................................... 15

   Thermostat Removal/Replacement ....................... 15-16

   Element Cleaning/Replacement ............................. 16-18

   Drain Valve Washer Replacement ................................ 18

   Service ............................................................................. 18

LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS ................................................ 19

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES ................................ 20

REPAIR PARTS LIST .......................................................... 21

NOTES .......................................................................... 22-23

WARRANTY ................................................................... Insert

Summary of Contents for 184748-001

Page 1: ...RECTEDTOTHELOCALDEALERFROMWHOMTHEWATERHEATERWAS PURCHASED IFYOUAREUNSUCCESSFUL PLEASEWRITETOTHECOMPANYLISTEDONTHERATINGPLATEONTHEWATERHEATER GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 gallons Input rating of 12 Kw or less Instruction Manual RESIDENTIAL HUD SIDE PLUMBING ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPA...

Page 2: ...al Code and applicable local electrical and plumbing codes and tools necessary to confirm proper installation and operation of the water heater as they relate to the installation of electric water heaters The qualified installer must have a thorough understanding of the water heater Instruction Manual Service Agency A service agency also must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the ...

Page 3: ...3 GENERAL SAFETY ...

Page 4: ...r whose name appears on the rating plate 4 Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater INSTALLATIONORSERVICEOFTHISWATERHEATERREQUIRES ABILITYEQUIVALENTTOTHATOFALICENSEDTRADESMAN IN THEFIELDINVOLVED PLUMBINGANDELECTRICALWORKARE REQUIRED Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the Facts to ConsiderAbout the Location section in this manual 5 For Californ...

Page 5: ... COLD WATER INLET LINE AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES INSTALL SUITABLE DRAIN PANS UNDER HEATERS TO PREVENT DAMAGE DUE TO LEAKAGE REFER TO WATER HEATER LOCATION ON PAGE 8 INSTALLTHERMALEXPANSIONTANK OR DEVICE IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM ...

Page 6: ...xing valves are available local plumbing contractor Consult a Qualified Installer or Service Agency Follow mixing valve manufacturer s instructions for installation of the valves Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat read the Temperature Regulation section in this manual LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER FACTS TO CONSIDERABOUT THE LOCATION Carefully choose an indoor location for the ne...

Page 7: ...n blanket unnecessary Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to this heater you should follow these instructions below Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire serious personal injury or death Do not cover the temperature and pressure relief T P valve with an insulation blanket Do not cover the instruction manual Keep it on the side of the water heater or nearby for future...

Page 8: ...e water heater The water heater is equipped with 3 4 inch NPT water connections NOTE If using copper tubing solder tubing to an adapter before attaching the adapter to the cold water inlet connection Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the cold water inlet it will harm the dip tube and damage the tank FIGURE 3 WATER PIPING PRESSURE TEST This section is only for the manufacturer in...

Page 9: ...lief valve and the tank Do not connect tubing directly to discharge drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provided To prevent bodily injury hazard to life or property damage the relief valve must be allowed to discharge water in quantities should circumstances demand If the discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or other suitable means the water flow may cause property damage The Discharge Pipe Sha...

Page 10: ...ucet Allow water to run until a constant flow is obtained This will let air out of the water heater and the piping 4 Check all water piping and connections for leaks Repair as needed T P VALVE and PIPE INSULATION On Selected Models Remove insulation for T P Valve and pipe connections from carton Fit pipe insulation over the incoming cold water line and the hot water line Make sure that the insulat...

Page 11: ...11 WIRING DIAGRAMS TURN OFF THE HEATER ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FIGURE 7 ...

Page 12: ...power when working on the water heater This could be with a circuit breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate disconnect switch 2 Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit breaker box This circuit must be the right size and have its own fuse or circuit breaker 3 If metal conduit is used for the grounding conductor A The grounding electrode conductor shall b...

Page 13: ...ople are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others These include the elderly children the infirm or physically mentally handicapped If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap then you must take special precautions In addition to using the lowest possibl...

Page 14: ...armless bacteria is nontoxic to humans D An excess of active hydrogen in the tank This is caused by the corrosion protective action of the anode Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater models by replacing the anode s with one of less active material and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water lines Contact the local water heater supplier or service agency f...

Page 15: ...terminate to an adequate drain 6 Close the drain valve 7 Follow the instructions in the Filling the Water Heater section THERMOSTAT REMOVAL REPLACEMENT ANODE ROD INSPECTION The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion Most hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod The submerged rod sacrifices itself to protect the tank Instead of corroding the tank water ions attack and eat away t...

Page 16: ...against the tank 8 Attach the wires to the new thermostat NOTE Some of the terminals may require straight in wiring through an eye opening If wires are now looped recut and strip wire 3 8 to a straight length and insert 9 Put plastic terminal cover back in place 10 Replace the insulation block and pad to cover the thermostat 11 Replace outer door then turn the electric power ON ELEMENT CLEANING RE...

Page 17: ... terminal cover from the thermostat The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat FIGURE 18 7 Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from the tank FIGURE 19 8 Clean the area around the element opening Remove any sediment from or around the element opening and inside the tank 9 If you are cleaning the element you have removed do so by scraping or soaking in ...

Page 18: ...re the thermostat remains firmly against the surface of the tank FIGURE 21 16 Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place 17 Replacetheinsulationblockandpadsothatitcoversthethermostat and element see Figure 21 18 Replace outer door 19 Turn ON electric power to water heater FIGURE 22 DRAIN VALVE WASHER REPLACEMENT See Figure 23 1 Follow Drain...

Page 19: ...ions and remove element Reposition or replace gasket on element Place element into opening and tighten securely Then follow Filling the Water Heater instructions in the Installing the New Water Heater section F Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve being slightly opened G The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting H Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from co...

Page 20: ...iances near water heater Install thermal expansion tank DO NOT plug T P valve Check relief valve for proper operation DO NOT plug T P valve Drain and flush heater thoroughly then refill Chlorinate water supply Turn disconnect switch on or contact electrician Refer to temperature regulation Reduce hot water use Allow more time for heater to reheat water Have plumber check and repair leaks Contact d...

Page 21: ...ed accordingly The model number of your Water Heater will be found on the rating plate located above or adjacent to outer door Key No Part Description 1 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve 2 Outlet Nipple Assembly 3 Inlet Nipple 4 Conduit Bracket 5 Junction Box Cover 6 Upper and Lower Element 7 Element Gasket 8 Thermostat Bracket ea 9 Lower Thermostat 2 Pole 10 Terminal Cover 11 Lower Thermostat w H...

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