Installation guide

GENERAL SAFETY

The “Eemax Home Advantage” heater is specifically designed to take in hot or cold water and

heat it to temperatures suitable for normal domestic usage up to a maximum of 140 F(60 C).

To obtain optimum performance and energy savings, the unit should be located as

near as possible to the point of use. “Thermostatic” models indicated by the letters TC after

the model number, these models and only these, can be fed with pre-heated water and be

used to boost temperature

The unit is supplied with ¾’’ quick connect/disconnect type fittings. Follow the instructions

supplied by the manufacturer of the fittings that are supplied with this manual.

When removing and re-installing the cover make sure to use the ground screw provided. There

are a total of 5 screws that affix the cover to the unit. If you are missing any call technical

support at 1-800-543-6163.

Also, ensure that the pipes are clear of installation debris before fitting the heater.

THIS HEATER MUST HAVE TWO DEDICATED INDEPENDENT 240V, 220V

or 208V CIRCUITS, USING CORRECTLY RATED WIRES AND CIRCUIT

BREAKERS. PER UL 499, 18.4 THE RATING OF THE BRANCH-CIRCUIT

OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE SHALL BE 150% OF THE RATING

OF THE PRODUCT. DO NOT USE SPACE SAVING BREAKERS.

WARNING

IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE

CAN CAUSE DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO

THIS MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR CONSULT THE LOCAL ELECTRIC UTILITY FOR

FURTHER INFORMATION.

FAILURE TO GROUND THE SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

WARNING

WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE ONLY: THIS WATER HEATER MAY BE

EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE TYPE ONLY: CHECK THE RATING PLATE ON THE FRONT

COVER OF UNIT FOR THE CORRECT VOLTAGE. DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH

ANY OTHER VOLTAGE OTHER THAN THE ONE SHOWN ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE.

FAILURE TO USE THE CORRECT VOLTAGE CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS WHICH CAN RESULT

IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. IF YOU HAVE ANY

QUESTIONS OR DOUBTS CONSULT EEMAX OR YOUR ELECTRIC COMPANY.

WARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! BEFORE REMOVING THE COVER OR SERVICING THE

WATER HEATER, MAKE SURE THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE WATER HEATER IS

TURNED “OFF”. FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,

OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. NOTE: UNIT HAS MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.

THIS UNIT HAS MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES. ENSURE TO DISCONNECT ALL POWER

SUPPLIES BEFORE SERVICING