Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

Thermostat Adjustment

There are tw o types of thermostats this electric water heater may come

equipped with from the factory. One type, surface mounted

thermostats, directly contacts the water heater tank surface (see Figure

4). The second type, immersed type are immersed within the water

heater tank and uses contactor type relays. Before any w ork is done on

the water heater, disconnect all pow er to the w ater heater by opening

the switch at the main electrical circuit breaker or fuse box. Before

adjusting or setting surface mounted type thermostat(s), disconnect all

power to the water heater. To gain access to the surface mounted

thermostat(s), remove the outer access panel and fiberglass insulation.

Using a screwdriver rotate the thermostat dial on each thermostat

clockwise to increase the w ater temperature. After adjusting the surface

mounted thermostats, replace the fiberglass insulation making sure that

the controls are well covered and that the plastic terminal shield has not

been displaced; replace the access panel. Once the w ater heater has

been filled w ith water, electrical pow er may be restored to the water

heater and the w ater heater is ready for operation. To adjust or set the

water temperature for water heaters using immersed type thermostat(s),

locate the temperature control dial on the right side of the lower control

box. To increase the water temperature, rotate the temperature control

dial clockw ise (see Figure 5). The thermostat(s) or temperature control

dial has been factory preset to approximately 140° F (60° C) or below .

DANGER

Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Scalding may occur

within five (5) seconds at a temperature setting of 140° F (60° C). To

protect against hot water injury, install an ASSE approved mixing valve

in the w ater system. This valve w ill reduce point of discharge w ater

temperatures by mixing cold and hot w ater in branch water lines. A

licensed plumbing professional or local plumbing authority should be

consulted.

Note: This w ater heater is equipped with an energy cut out device to

prevent overheating. Should overheating occur, turn off the electrical

supply to the water heater and contact a qualified service technician.