Residential Electric Water Heater Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide

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Residential Electric

Water Heater

Installation

Instructions and

Use & Care Guide

To obtain technical, warranty or service assistance during or

after the installation of this water heater, call toll free

1-877-817-6750

When calling for assistance, please have the following

information ready:

1. Model number

2. 7 Digit product number

3. Serial number

4. Date of installation

5. Place of Purchase

Water Heater Safety ............................................................................... 2

Installing Your Water Heater .................................................................3-8

Unpacking Instructions ............................................................... 3

Location Requirements ............................................................... 4

Electrical Requirements .............................................................. 5

Water System Piping ................................................................... 6

Installation Checklist ................................................................... 8

Operating Your Water Heater ............................................................. 9-11

Water Temperature Regulation ................................................... 9

Adjusting the Thermostat/High Limit Control ............................ 10

Operational Conditions ............................................................. 11

Maintenance of Your Water Heater ..................................................12-13

Trouble Shooting Chart ......................................................................... 13

Repair Parts Illustration ......................................................................... 14

Thermostat Wiring Chart and Diagram .................................................. 15

Table of Contents Page

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Summary of content (16 pages)

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Residential Electric Water Heater Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide To obtain technical, warranty or service assistance during or after the installation of this water heater, call toll free 1-877-817-6750 When calling for assistance, please have the following information ready: 1. Model number 2. 7 Digit product number 3. Serial number 4. Date of installation 5. Place of Purchase Table of Contents Page Water Heater Safety .....................................................................
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WATER HEATER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
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INSTALLING YOUR WATER HEATER Consumer Information Unpacking the Water Heater This water heater should be installed in accordance with the local code authority having jurisdiction, the power company or electric utility, and this installation manual. In the absence of local code requirements, follow the regulations set forth in the latest edition of The National Electric Code, NFPA 70.
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NOTE: The water heater shall be located so it is not subject to physical damage by moving vehicles or area ﬂooding. Location Requirements Site location Select a location near the center of the water piping system. It must be installed indoors and in a vertical position on a level surface. The water heater should be located in an area not subject to freezing temperatures. Water heaters located in unconditioned spaces (i.e., attics, basements, etc.
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Electrical Requirements Figure 2 Heating Element WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. NOTE: Applying electrical power to elements that are not submerged in water will destroy them. The manufacturer will not warranty any elements damaged in this manner.
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Water System Piping Piping, ﬁttings, and valves should be installed according to the installation drawing (Figure 6). If the indoor installation area is subject to freezing temperatures, the water piping must be properly insulated. Water supply pressure should not exceed 80% of the working pressure of the water heater. The working pressure is stated on the water heater’s data plate. If this occurs a pressure limiting valve with a bypass may need to be installed in the cold water supply line.
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Please note the following: • The system should be installed only with piping that is suitable for potable (drinkable) water such as copper, CPVC, or polybutylene. This water heater must not be installed using iron piping or PVC water piping. • Use only pumps, valves, or fittings that are compatible with potable water. • Use only full flow ball or gate valves. The use of valves that may cause excessive restriction to water flow is not recommended. • Use only 95/5 tin-antimony or other equivalent solder.
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Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22 latest edition. This valve must be marked with the maximum set pressure not to exceed the marked maximum working pressure of the water heater. Install the valve into an opening provided and marked for this purpose in the water heater, and orient it or provide tubing so that any discharge from the valve exits only within 6 inches above, or at any distance below, the structural ﬂoor, and does not contact any live electrical part.
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OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER Before Using Water Temperature Regulation 1. Make sure the water heater has been properly installed. See “Installing Your Water Heater” section. WARNING 2. Completely fill the tank with water. (See Figure 2) 3. After the water heater tank is completely filled with water, connect electrical power to the water heater. 4. Read the “Water Temperature Regulation” section of this manual. If the instructions are not clear, contact a qualiﬁed person. 5.
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Adjusting the Thermostat/High Limit Control This water heater is equipped with one or more adjustable temperature regulating thermostats and a manual reset high limit control. The following procedures must be performed when changing the temperature of the stored water or resetting the high limit control. Upper and lower thermostats must be adjusted to the same temperature. IMPORTANT: Before attempting to adjust the thermostat, make sure you read the section of “Water Temperature Regulation” section.
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Operational Conditions Water Heater Sounds Anode Rod/Water Odor During the normal operation of the water heater, sounds or noises may be heard. These noises are common and may result from the following: Each water heater contains at least one anode rod, which will slowly deplete while protecting the glass-lined tank from corrosion and prolonging the life of the water heater. Once the anode is depleted, the tank will start to corrode, eventually developing a leak.
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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATER Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve WARNING Explosion Hazard If the temperature and pressure relief valve is dripping or leaking, have a qualified person replace it. Examples of a qualified person include: licensed plumbers, authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel. Do not plug valve. Do not remove valve. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or explosion.
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Figure 14 Figure 13 Thermostat Wires Holding Bracket Screw-in Element Spud Element Gasket Screws 5. Clean the area where the gasket(s) fits to the tank. If you are replacing the bottom element, remove the accumulated sediment on the bottom of the tank. 6. Make sure the replacement element(s) has the correct voltage and wattage rating by matching it to the rating plate on the water heater. Position the new gasket(s) on the element and insert it into the water heater tank (Figure 14).
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REPAIR PART ILLUSTRATION ALTERNATE T&P LOCATION 7 13 8 12 9 8 11 10 6 5 3 2 1 7 6 14 5 4 2 1 REPAIR PARTS Repair parts may be ordered through your plumber, local distributor, home improvement center, or by calling 1-877-817-6750. When ordering repair parts always give the following information: REPAIR PARTS LIST ITEM PARTS DESCRIPTION NO. 1 ACCESS DOORS 2 THERMOSTAT COVERS (UPPER & LOWER) 1. Model, serial and product number 3 UPPER THERMOSTAT 2.
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THERMOSTAT WIRING DIAGRAM FUSED DISCONNECT OR CIRCUIT BREAKER BLACK UPPER THERMOSTAT & HIGH LIMIT CONTROL THERMOSTAT & HIGH LIMIT CONTROL BLACK BLUE YELLOW THERMOSTAT & HIGH LIMIT CONTROL BLACK BLACK UPPER ELEMENT HEATING ELEMENT HEATING ELEMENT BLUE LOWER THERMOSTAT GROUND SCREW YELLOW ELECTRICAL SERVICE GROUND GROUND SCREW LOWER ELEMENT ELECTRICAL SERVICE GROUND GROUND SCREW WIRING NO. 6 INTERLOCKING (NON-SIMULTANEOUS) WIRING FOR DOUBLE ELEMENT HEATER WIRING NO.
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