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April 2015

  

100264133          

Hybrid Electric 

Heat Pump Water Heater

Installa  on Instruc  ons and 
Use & Care Guide

Keep this manual in the pocket on heater for future reference whenever maintenance, adjustment or service is required.

Retain your original receipt as proof of purchase.

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CONTENT

DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE STORE 

Read this manual and the labels on the water heater before you install, 
operate, or service it. If you have di

  culty following the direc  ons, or 

aren’t sure  you can safely and properly do any of this work yourself: 

•  Call our Technical Assistance Hotline at

   1-800-527-1953

     .  We  can  help  you  with 

installation, operations, troubleshooting, or maintenance. Before you call, write 
down the model and serial number from the water heater’s data plate.  

Incorrect installa  on, opera  on, or service can damage the water heater, your house 
and other property, and present risks including 

fi

 re, scalding, electric shock, and 

explosion, causing serious injury or death.

Table of Contents Page

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................. 3
GETTING STARTED ............................................................ 6
INSTALLATION ................................................................... 7
DIAGNOSTIC CODES ........................................................ 20
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ........................................... 22
MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 25
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION .......................................... 30
NOTES ............................................................................. 31

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Страница 1: ...sure you can safely and properly do any of this work yourself Call our Technical Assistance Hotline at 1 800 527 1953 We can help you with installation operations troubleshooting or maintenance Before...

Страница 2: ...Drain Pan Discharge Pipe Do Not Cap or Plug Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Drain Cold Inlet Hot Outlet Shut off Valve Hot Air Filter User Interface Module UIM Upper Element and ECO Condensate D...

Страница 3: ...ult in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situa on that if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE NOTICE indicates prac ces not related to physical inju...

Страница 4: ...the risk of scalding Higher temperatures increase the risk of scalding but even at 120 F hot water can scald If you choose a higher temperature Thermostatic Mixing Valves located at each point of use...

Страница 5: ...heater is subjected to flood conditions or the thermostat s have been submerged in water the entire water heater must be replaced Make electrical connections prop erly according to the instructions o...

Страница 6: ...thori es may have similar requirements or other codes applicable to the installa on of this water heater 3 Before you start be sure you have and know how to use the following tools and supplies Plumbi...

Страница 7: ...d water supply line and adjust the water pressure control to between 50 and 60 psi If your home does not have a Pressure Reducing Valve install a PRV on the home s main water supply line and set it to...

Страница 8: ...s require and we recom mend installing the water heater in a drain pan that is piped to an ade quate drain The drain pan must be at least two inches wider than the diameter of the water heater Install...

Страница 9: ...on of water the tank will eventually leak To minimize property damage from leaks inspect and maintain your water heater in accor dance with this manual s instruc ons Inspect the drain pan pipes and su...

Страница 10: ...hose in a drain outside or a bucket Note that sediment in the bo om of the tank may clog the valve and prevent it from draining If you can t get the tank to drain contact a qualified person 7 Turn the...

Страница 11: ...con densate drainage An unlevel unit may lead to condensate draining inproperly and resulting in property damage DO NOT CONNECT ELECTRICAL WIRING UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO NOTICE Connec ng ele...

Страница 12: ...mp in the event the con densate pump fails or the float switch in the pump ac vates see step 5 on page 11 1 Using 3 4 PVC piping a 90 elbow that is 3 4 slip 3 4 NPT and an approved sealant none suppli...

Страница 13: ...here hot water will be used WARNING Even if the water heater s thermostat s are set to a rela vely low temperature hot water can scald Install Thermosta c Mixing Valves at each point of use to reduce...

Страница 14: ...n tains an outlet connec on J tube that has an orienta on mark that must line up with arrow in a 12 o clock posi on 3 Connect the hot water supply using 3 4 inch NPT to the hot water outlet Follow the...

Страница 15: ...Ensure that wire sizes type and connec ons comply with all applicable local codes In the absence of local codes follow NFPA 70 and the current edi on of the Na onal Electric Code NEC Figure 22 Connec...

Страница 16: ...1 The water heater s tempera ture se ng has been factory set to approximately 120 F to reduce the risk of scald injury You may wish to set a higher temperature to provide hot water for automa c dishwa...

Страница 17: ...r Temperature Regula on sec on If the instruc ons are not clear contact a qualified person NOTE For increased water demand switching temporarily to Hybrid Mode or Electric Mode will decrease the recov...

Страница 18: ...nge 1 to 99 days The vacation timer will blink on the display press the Mode Enter button to confirm the vacation timer To deactivate Vacation Mode press the Mode Enter button to switch to the desired...

Страница 19: ...drain lines then a condensate pump must be used DO NOT discharge the condensate drain lines into the metal drain pan In a closed system use a thermal expansion tank See Closed System Thermal Expansion...

Страница 20: ...lacing the Heating Element section on page 27 SF The air filter is dirty 1 Turn off power at the circuit breaker fuse box 2 Clean the air filter See Air Filter Maintenance section on page 30 ECF The h...

Страница 21: ...sists proceed to the next step 3 Check control wire connections to condensate pump If error persists proceed to the next step 4 Replace accessory condensate pump If error persists contact a qualified...

Страница 22: ...e see Adjusting the Temperature section on page 16 2 Clean air filter 3 Change to different mode or modify usage patterns For example if in Efficiency Mode switch to Hybrid Mode 4 Ensure the cold conn...

Страница 23: ...xpansion tank 3 Non functioning Temperature Pressure Relief Valve 4 Debris under valve seat 1 Check water supply inlet pressure If higher than 80 PSIG install a pressure reducing valve 50 60 PSIG is t...

Страница 24: ...Turn the circuit breaker back on or install the fuses and check the power on both incoming power wires using a non contact circuit tester Turn the power off and replace the cover on the electrical jun...

Страница 25: ...e to the tank overhea ng WARNING Do not cap or plug the T P relief valve or discharge pipe and do not operate the water heater without a func oning T P Relief Valve this could cause an explosion Water...

Страница 26: ...al water u lity If the low pres sure is only on the hot water side the primary causes of this are Melted heat traps or dip tube Solder ing copper pipes while they are con nected to the water heater ca...

Страница 27: ...k the hot and cold connec ons and make sure your homes hot water pipe is connected to the hot wa ter outlet on the water heater Usually reversed connec ons are found soon a er the installa on of a new...

Страница 28: ...ter remove and check the heating elements whenever you drain the tank If you have heavy lime depos its on heating elements you will need to replace them more often Sediment may form large masses that...

Страница 29: ...out Once you are certain the tank is completely full of water close the hot water faucet 10 Restore power to the water heater It may take two hours for the tank to heat up Replacing the Hea ng Element...

Страница 30: ...ep 10 in the Installa on sec on 10 Refill the tank by opening the cold water supply valve Make sure a hot water faucet is open and the drain valve is closed Allow the hot water to run full for at leas...

Страница 31: ...ECO fits ghtly against the tank 9 A ach the wires following the wiring diagram on the water heater s label Make sure all wire connec ons are ght 10 Replace the plas c element ECO cover insula on and a...

Страница 32: ...t the circuit breaker fuse box 1 Take the two tabs on the air filter and remove slide it from the top cover of the unit 2 If you are replacing the filter skip to step four To clean the filter use a va...

Страница 33: ...Coil Discharge Temperature Sensor Assembly 13 Upper Lower Tank Temperature Sensor Assembly 14 Fan Shroud 15 Condensate Drain Access Cover 16 Electronic Expansion Valve Coil 17 Run Capacitor 18 Relay K...

Страница 34: ...NOTES 34 Residen al Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Use and Care Guide NOTES...

Страница 35: ...NOTES Residen al Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Use and Care Guide 35 NOTES...

Страница 36: ...Teflon is a registered trademark of E I Du Pont De Nemours and Company 2015 A O Smith Corporation All Rights Reserved...

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