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The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to
bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels or to
important product information.
DANGER
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in personal injury or death.
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in moderate or minor personal injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
NOTICE
is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
Foreword
This manual is intended to be used in conjunction with other literature
provided with the water heater. This includes all related control
information. It is important that this manual, all other documents
included in this system, and additional publications including the
Code for the Installation of Heat Producing Appliances
(latest version), be
reviewed in their entirety before beginning any work.
Installation should be made in accordance with the regulations of
the Authority Having Jurisdiction, local code authorities, and utility
companies which pertain to this type of water heating equipment.
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) – The AHJ may be a federal, state,
local government, or individual such as a fire chief, fire marshal, chief
of a fire prevention bureau, labor department or health department,
building official or electrical inspector, or others having statutory
authority. In some circumstances, the property owner or his/her agent
assumes the role, and at government installations, the commanding
officer or departmental official may be the AHJ.
NOTE:
Westinghouse reserves the right to modify product technical
specifications and components without prior notice.
For the Installer
This water heater must be installed by qualified and licensed personnel.
The installer should be guided by the instructions furnished with the
water heater, and by local codes and utility company requirements.
This water heater complies with the energy efficiency requirements of
10 CFR § 431.110 (Commercial Water Heaters). It does not comply with
10 CFR § 430.32(d) (Consumer Water Heaters).
Installations Must Comply With:
Local, state, provincial, and national codes, laws, regulations, and
ordinances.
The latest version 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 combustible
materials: 0” top, bottom, sides, and back. Heater must have room
for service: 24” front, 6” top, and 6” sides are minimum recommended
service clearances. (A combustible door or removable panel is
acceptable front clearance.) This water heater has been approved
for closet installation and installation on combustible flooring. Do
not install directly on carpeting. Install the water heater in a location
where temperature and pressure relief valve discharge or a leak will
not result in damage to the surrounding area. If such a location is
not available, install an auxiliary catch pan.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons should
be followed, including:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS WATER HEATER.
2. This water heater must be grounded. Connect only to a properly
grounded outlet. See Part 4 – Wiring, this manual, for grounding
details.
3. Install or locate this water heater only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
4. Use this water heater only for its intended use as described in
this manual.
5. Do not operate this water heater if it has been damaged or
dropped.
8. This water heater should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact the water heater installer or a qualified service
agency for examination, repair, or adjustment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Table of Contents
Part 1 - General Safety Information
A. When Servicing the Water Heating System
D. Water Temperature Adjustment
Part 2 - Prepare the Water Heater
C. Water Chemistry Requirements
E. Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve
Part 5 - Installation Checklist
A. Combination Thermostat and High Limit Control (ECO) 11
B. Thermostat Adjustment and ECO Reset
C. Heating Element Replacement Procedure
Customer Installation Record Form
For Your Records
Write the Product Model and Serial Numbers:
Model # ___________________________________________
Serial # ____________________________________________
These numbers are listed on the product ratings label.
Keep this manual and information for future reference.
