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Light Duty Commercial

 Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater

Limited Warranty

Westinghouse warrants each light duty commercial stainless 

steel electric water heater and its components to be free from 

defects in materials and workmanship according to the following 

terms, conditions, and time periods. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 

THESE WARRANTIES COMMENCE ON THE DATE OF INSTALLATION. 

This limited warranty is only available to the 

original consumer 

purchaser

 (hereinafter “Owner”) of the water heater, and is non-

transferable.

WARRANTY PERIODS

Extended Light Duty Commercial Use 

Warranty

Parts

Tank

Water heater is registered online within ninety 

(90) days of the installation date.

Six (6) 

Years

Lifetime

NOTE: 

Any water heater used in a leasing or 

rental program IS EXCLUDED from an Extended 

Warranty and will be covered by the Standard 

Warranty detailed below.

Standard Light Duty Commercial Use 

Warranty

Parts

Tank

Water heater is used in a leasing or rental 

program, or

One 

(1) 

Year

Ten (10) 

Years

Water heater is not registered online within 

ninety (90) days of the installation date.

COVERAGE

A. Extended Warranty - During the first six (6) years after the original 

date of installation in the dwelling, Westinghouse warrants that it 

will repair or replace, at its option, any defective or malfunctioning 

component of the water heater. Replacement components will be 

warranted for ninety (90) days.

Standard Warranty - During the first year after the original date of 

installation in the dwelling, Westinghouse warrants that it will repair 

or replace, at its option, any defective or malfunctioning component 

of the water heater. Replacement components will be warranted for 

ninety (90) days.

B. Should a defect or malfunction result in a leakage of water from 

the water heater within the above-stated warranty periods due 

to defective material or workmanship, malfunction, or failure to 

comply with the above warranty, with such defect or malfunction 

having been verified by an authorized Westinghouse representative, 

Westinghouse will repair or replace, at its option, the defective or 

malfunctioning water heater. Replacements will be of the nearest 

comparable model available at the time of replacement. The 

replacement water heater will be warranted for the unexpired portion 

of the applicable warranty period of the original water heater.

C. In the event of a leakage of water of a replacement water heater 

due to defective material or workmanship, malfunction, or failure to 

comply with the above warranty, Westinghouse reserves the right to 

refund to the Owner the published wholesale price available at the 

date of manufacture of the original water heater.

D. If government regulations, industry certification, or similar 

standards require the replacement water heater or component(s) 

to have features not found in the defective water heater or 

component(s), the Owner will be charged the difference in price 

represented by those required features. If the Owner pays the price 

difference for those required features and/or to upgrade the size 

and/or other features available on a new replacement water heater 

or component(s), the Owner will also receive a complete new limited 

warranty for that replacement water heater or component(s).

E. If at the time of a request for service the Owner cannot provide 

a copy of the original sales receipt or the warranty registration, the 

warranty period for the water heater shall then be deemed to have 

commenced on the date of manufacture of the water heater and 

NOT the date of installation of the water heater, and be covered by 

the unexpired portion of the Standard Light Duty Commercial Use 

Warranty detailed above.

F. This warranty extends only to water heaters utilized in heating 

applications that have been properly installed by qualified 

professionals based upon the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

G. It is expressly agreed between Westinghouse and the Owner that 

repair, replacement, or refund are the exclusive remedies of the 

Owner.

OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES

The Owner or Qualified Installer / Service Technician must:

1. Have a relief valve bearing the listing marks of the American 

Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) installed with the water 

heater assembly in accordance with federal, state, and local codes.

2. Have a vacuum relief valve certified to ANSI Z21.22 - Relief Valves 

for Hot Water Supply Systems - installed with the water heater 

assembly in accordance with federal, state, and local codes and in 

installations prone to vacuum related damages.

3. Maintain the water heater in accordance with the maintenance 

procedure listed in the manufacturer’s provided instructions. 

Preventive maintenance can help avoid any unnecessary breakdown 

of the water heater and keep it running at optimum efficiency.

4. Maintain all related system components in good operating 

condition. 

5. Use the water heater in an open system, or in a closed system with 

a properly sized and installed thermal expansion tank.

6. Use the water heater at water pressures not exceeding the working 

pressure shown on the rating plate.

7. Keep the water heater free of damaging scale deposits.

8. Make provisions so if the water heater or any component or 

connection thereto should leak, the resulting flow of water will not 

cause damage to the area in which it is installed.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

This limited warranty will not cover:

1. Any water heater purchased from an unauthorized dealer.

2. Any water heater not installed by a qualified heating installer 

/ service technician, or installations that do not conform to ANSI, 

CSA, and/or UL standards, as well as any applicable national or local 

building codes.

3. Service trips to teach the Owner how to install, use, maintain, or 

to bring the water heater installation into compliance with local 

building codes and regulations.

4. Failure to locate the water heater in an area where leakage of the 

tank or water line connections and the relief valve will not result in 

damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or lower floors of 

the structure.

5. Any failed components of the system not manufactured by 

Westinghouse as part of the water heater.

6. Water heaters repaired or altered without the prior written approval 

of Westinghouse.

7. Damages, malfunctions, or failures resulting from improper 

installation, or failure to install the water heater in accordance 

with applicable building codes/ordinances or good plumbing and 

electrical trade practices; or failure to operate and maintain the water 

heater in accordance with the manufacturer’s provided instructions. 

8. Damages, malfunctions, or failures resulting from failure to operate 

the water heater at pressures not exceeding the working pressure 

shown on the rating label.

9. Failure to operate the water heater in an open system, or in a closed 

system with a properly sized and installed thermal expansion tank.

Summary of Contents for WEC080C2X030

Page 1: ...es without notice and will not be held liable for typographical errors in literature NOTE TO CONSUMER PLEASE KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE whl 035 Rev 002 Rel 002 Date 11 1 17 The surface...

Page 2: ...on of the National Electrical Code NFPA No 70 Part 1 General Safety Information This water heater is approved for indoor installations only and is not intended for use as a pool heater Clearance to co...

Page 3: ...e of any fire rated assembly UNCRATING THE WATER HEATER Any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed immediately against the transportation company by the consignee Installer Read all i...

Page 4: ...ting system and put safe operation at risk Ensure that the installation location adheres to the information included in this manual Failure to do so could result in property damage serious personal in...

Page 5: ...other treatment solutions if water is being over softened below 5 grains gallon 85 mg L Chloride concentration less than 100 ppm mg L Do not fill appliance or operate with water containing chlorides...

Page 6: ...69 23 1 4 8 UL 1453 3 4 NPT 151 120oF 48 8 C 181oF 82 8 C 200oF 93 3 C WEC100 100 7 1 4 52 61 27 206 WEC115 115 60 1 4 69 224 Table 2 Specifications and Dimensions Refers to Electrical Specifications...

Page 7: ...n Figure 3 for the electric water heater to operate properly Failure to install these fittings properly will result in improper water heater operation possible substantial property damage and increase...

Page 8: ...the water heater and check valve and must be sized for the entire water volume of the hot water system See piping Applications Other methods of controlling thermal expansion are available Check with t...

Page 9: ...URE TO RE INSPECT THE T P VALVE AS DIRECTED COULD RESULT IN UNSAFE TEMPERATURE AND OR PRESSURE BUILD UP WHICH CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH Do not thread a cap or plug...

Page 10: ...perage requirements The voltage requirement and dedicated wattage load for the heater is specified on the rating label of the water heater Consult your local power company to determine if your electri...

Page 11: ...Heating elements will be damaged if energized for even a short time while tank is dry Failures due to dry firing ARE NOT covered by warranty A Combination Thermostat and High Limit Control ECO After...

Page 12: ...mpting heating element replacement will result in property damage severe personal injury or death due to electric shock STEP 2 Run hot water at a faucet in the system When it runs cold shut off the fa...

Page 13: ...ter faucet s once all air has been bled from the system when water runs freely Make certain that the heater is completely full of water before restoring power Periodically At least twice a year Check...

Page 14: ...disposal Replacement of the valve is required if no water flows when the lever is operated Turn the water heater off until the valve is replaced If water flows from the valve drain a few gallons from...

Page 15: ...thermostat setting or replace 3 Tighten wire connections Improper wiring Check and rewire per Wiring Detail Not Enough Hot Water Heater undersized Reduce rate of heater use Defective element s Check a...

Page 16: ...copy of the original sales receipt or the warranty registration the warranty period for the water heater shall then be deemed to have commenced on the date of manufacture of the water heater and NOT t...

Page 17: ...opy of the original sales receipt You must present a copy of the original sales receipt for a warranty service request If your water heater is in warranty contact the retailer from whom the water heat...

Page 18: ...allation Installation Address Product Name Serial Number s Comments Installer s Code Name Installers Phone Number Signed by Installer Signed by Customer Installation Notes IMPORTANT Customer Please on...

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