1
User Guide
.
.
Only professional installers acknowledged by A.O.SMITH are permitted to install the storage
electrical water heater. If the water heater is installed with self-prepared installation materials or by
un-authorized personnel, A.O.SMITH will not be responsible for all losses incurred thereby,
including but not limited to pipeline leakage, fall or improper installation that may affect normal
operation and performance of water heater.
The storage electrical water heater is for residential application. Therefore, it may affect life expec-
tation if it is used for commercial application.
After installation and operation of the storage electrical water heater, users should inspect the
system regularly and make necessary maintenance according to operation conditions. If any abnor-
mality occurs, please stop operation immediately, and contact local authorized dealer for repair to
ensure the normal, safe, and reliable operation of the water heater.
The anode rod is a consumable part and it is generally suggested to check and replace the anode rod
every 2 or 3 years. Users could contact the local authorized dealer for check and replacement to
extend life expectation of water heater.
Prior to any maintenance or repair of the storage electrical water heater, please cut off power
supply. Unauthorized personnel are not permitted to adjust and repair the heater.
In case the water heater is subject to dry heating, the generated steam or burning water might lead
to serious scald. Therefore, it is necessary to fill the water heater with water. If dry heating
occurs, cut off the power and water supply at once, stop the operation,contact local authorized
dealer
.
and carry out inspection or repair by our company recommended professional installers.
In case of any component soaked by water, the water heater is not permitted to use until checked by
authorized service staff.
Main components of the storage electrical heater are protected by insulation material to ensure
safety use. Any damaged power cords should be replaced by authorized service staff.
The pressure relief valve, equipped on the storage electrical water heater, is forbidden to change
installation position or be blocked. Discharge pipe is required to connect the valve and down toward
floor drain.
In case of any fault of phase line and neutral line
,the power-off protection system will cut off the
connection between water heater and electric supply circuit instantaneously. Please stop using, pull
the plug, and contact local authorized dealer
.
This is only suitable for the model with the power-off protection system.
Water, including hot water, out of the storage electrical water heater is not permitted for drinking.
Electricity for the storage electrical water heater should be supplied by independent branch of
circuit, of which electricity meter, breaker, maximum current need to be checked by professional
electrician in advance.
