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THE EFFECTIVE DATE

The Effective Date of warranty coverage (or the beginning of the Applicable Warranty Periods) is the date of installation of the water heater, if 
properly documented.  If you are not able to provide the documentary proof of the date of original installation, the Effective Date will be the date of 
manufacture of the water heater plus 90 days.

APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIODS

Category

Typical Application

MR, CMR, & MTS Series

MHD Series

Tank

Parts

Tank

Parts

Residential:
a single family 
dwelling

•  Owned by the original purchaser with 

proof of purchase

LIFETIME

6 YEARS

10 YEARS

5 YEARS

•  The original purchaser does not have 

proof of purchase; or

•  Home is not owned by the original pur-

chaser

15 YEARS

•  The unit is part of a rental program; or

•  The unit is moved from its original instal-

lation location

10 YEARS

5 YEARS

Commercial

•  A residential rental property; or

•  Installed in a commercial building

Agricultural

•  Any agricultural application (ex dairy 

barn)

3 YEARS

Industrial

•  Any application where the water is used 

as a part of an industrial or commercial 

process

5 YEARS

1 YEAR

5 YEARS

1 YEAR

HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM

Any claim for warranty assistance must be made promptly. First, determine if your water heater is “in-warranty” (that is, within the Applicable Warranty 
Period). You can determine your unit’s warranty status by obtaining the complete model number, the complete serial number, and the date of installation 
of your water heater by contacting Water Heater Innovations Water Heaters’ Warranty Department (telephone (800) 321-6718) during normal business 
hours to determine if the Applicable Warranty Period has expired.  If your water heater is “in-warranty”, contact the plumber, or mechanical contractor, 
that installed it for assistance with the warranty repairs, or replacement, required.  You may also select a plumber, or mechanical contractor, from 
your local Yellow Pages to assist you.  Water Heater Innovations Technical Service personnel are available to assist you by telephone (800) 321-
6718 to answer your questions about the operation or repair of your water heater during normal business hours. Be prepared to provide the plumber, 
mechanical contractor, or Water Heater Innovations 
Technical Service person you call with the complete model number, the complete serial number, and the date of installation of your water heater 
in addition to an explanation of your water heater problem.  If an exact replacement is not available, Water Heater Innovations will provide you with 
the current model of your water heater, or component part(s), or a replacement unit with comparable operating features. If government regulations 
or industry certification or similar standards require the replacement water heater, or replacement component part(s), to have features not found in 
the defective water heater, or the defective component part(s), you will be charged for the difference in price represented by those required features. 
If you pay the price difference for those required features and/or to upgrade the size and/or other features available on a replacement new water 
heater, you will also receive a complete new Limited Warranty (with the full Applicable Warranty Period) for the replacement new water heater.  Water 
Heater Innovations reserves the right to inspect, or require the return of, the failed water heater or the defective component part(s). Each “in-warranty” 
failure water heater must be made available to Water Heater Innovations (with the rating label and all the component parts intact) in exchange for the 
replacement water heater.  Each defective “in-warranty” component part to be replaced may be required to be returned to Water Heater Innovations in 
exchange for the replacement component part.  Warranty compensation is subject to validation of “in-warranty” coverage by Water Heater Innovations 
Claims Department personnel.

• 

To obtain warranty compensation for an “in-warranty” water heater failure, you must provide Water Heater Innovations with: (at  Water Heater 
Innovations option) either the failed water heater (with the rating label and all the component parts intact) or the complete original rating label 
(photocopies are not acceptable) removed from the failed water heater; the complete model number and the complete serial number of the Mara-
thon water heater that replaced the failed unit; and the date the original water heater failed. You may also be required to provide documentary 
proof of the failed water heater’s date of installation to establish its “in-warranty” status.

• 

To receive warranty compensation for an “in-warranty” defective component part, you must provide WHI with: (at Water Heater Innovations option) 
either the defective component part or the part number on the failed component part; the complete model number and the complete serial num-
ber of the Marathon water heater from which the defective component part was removed; and the date the defective component part failed.  You 
may also be required to provide documentary proof of the date of installation of the Marathon water heater from which the defective part was 
removed – or the date of purchase of the part (if it was purchased separately) - to establish the “in-warranty” status of the defective component 
part.

Warranty claim documentation should be mailed promptly to Water Heater Innovations, Warranty Department, 3107 Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan, 
MN 55121

Water Heater Innovations Inc.

3107 Sibley Memorial Highway

Eagan, MN 55121-1604

Summary of Contents for 15

Page 1: ...ctions or any terms within it seek professional advice Any questions regarding the operation maintenance service or warranty of this water heater should be directed to the seller from whom it was purc...

Page 2: ...of your water heater You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service...

Page 3: ...this manual for detailed instructions in how to adjust the thermostat s DANGER Hotter water increases the potential for Hot Water SCALDS D A N G E R HOT Water temperature over 125 F can cause severe b...

Page 4: ...Office of the State Architect 1102 Q Street Suite 5100 Sacramento CA 95811 or you may call 916 445 8100 or ask a water heater dealer However applicable local codes shall govern installation For reside...

Page 5: ...ctical to the area of greatest heated water demand Long un insulated hot water lines can waste energy and water Place the water heater in such a manner that the thermostat and element access panels ca...

Page 6: ...e water heater and system piping This rapid pressure increase can quickly reach the safety setting of the relief valve causing it to operate during each heating cycle Thermal expansion and the resulti...

Page 7: ...approved for hot water distribution The discharge line must be no smaller than the outlet of the valve and must pitch downward from the valve to allow complete drainage by gravity of the relief valve...

Page 8: ...id damaging the unit WARNING Failure to follow the instructions provided in this manual may permanently damage the unit and void the manufacturer s warranty NOTICE Do not attempt to turn any fitting c...

Page 9: ...using metal strapping or wire fastened to the structure overhead Seal Ring Inside nut Hex Union Nut Relief Valve No threads permitted on end of Drain Pipe 6 Maximum distance from drain pipe to suitabl...

Page 10: ...he water heater The branch circuit wiring should include either Metallic conduit or metallic sheathed cable approved for use as a grounding conductor and installed with fittings approved for the purpo...

Page 11: ...eAWG Based on N E C Table 310 16 75 C 120V 240V 120V 240V 2 000 20 12 3 000 20 12 3 800 20 12 4 500 25 10 11 Wiring Diagrams SINGLE ELEMENT 2 1 2 THERMOSTAT HIGH TEMP LIMIT ECO HEATING ELEMENT WHITE Y...

Page 12: ...The use of unauthorized energy saving devices may shorten the life of the water heater and may endanger life and property The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for such loss or injury resulti...

Page 13: ...room to service heater Water heater completely filled with water Air purged from water heater and piping Water connections tight and free of leaks Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly instal...

Page 14: ...in until it has been thoroughly checked by qualified service personnel DANGER There is a hot water scald potential if the thermostat is set too high Households with small children disabled or elderly...

Page 15: ...ion pads The thermostat protective cover should not be removed Using a small screwdriver set the thermostat dial pointer to the desired temperature by turning the screw Do not pry or move the white pl...

Page 16: ...rge line to an open drain A water heater s tank can act as a settling basin for solids suspended in the water It is therefore not uncommon for hard water deposits to accumulate in the bottom of the ta...

Page 17: ...ke sure electric supply to water heater and disconnect switch if used are in the ON position The thermostat may be set too low See the Temperature regulation of the water heater section of this manual...

Page 18: ...crew 8 16 x 5 8 12 Upper Thermostat 13 Upper Protector 14 Screw 10 16 x 5 8 15 Thermostat Cavity Insulation 16 Upper Access Panel 17 Screw 10 16 x 5 8 18 Access Panel Cover Insulation 19 Access Panel...

Page 19: ...19 Replacement Parts 30 105 gallon models 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 19 18 17 24 15 14 23 22 25 20 26 7 3...

Page 20: ...Replacement Parts 15 20 gallon models 20...

Page 21: ...available for purchase through your water heater distributor NOTICE Make sure the threads on the unit are clean Brush debris off of threads with a toothbrush if needed NOTICE The elements are unique t...

Page 22: ...resulting from improper installation or failure to operate and maintain the water heater in accordance with the manufac turer s instructions provided d Performance problems caused by improper sizing o...

Page 23: ...ent regulations or industry certification or similar standards require the replacement water heater or replacement component part s to have features not found in the defective water heater or the defe...

Page 24: ...er Information Name Address Plumber Mechanical Contractor Installer Information Name Address Telephone Number Water Heater Information Model Number Serial Number Date of Installation FOR YOUR RECORDS...

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