Installation Guide and Manual

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Important - Read and fully understand all steps outlined below before proceeding. Failure to do so may damage the
water heater and void any warranty. Technical support is available at 1 (800) 543-6163
Startup Procedure and Checklist
Step
Category
Action
Confirmed By
Notes
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Startup
Water requirements (Steps 1-11) are confirmed
21
Startup
Electrical requirements (Steps 12-19) are confirmed
22
Startup
Plumbing Codes and Electrical Codes are met and confirmed
23
Startup
(with power off) Open supply valves to water heater - run water through
fixtures to purge all air and debris in system. With water flowing, visually
inspect the clear element tubes between the inlet and outlet manifold to
ensure no air bubbles are present. (this may take several minutes)
Chugging or burping of water is also an indication of air
24
Startup
Turn off water flow at all fixtures, keeping water heater supply valves open
25
Startup
Apply power to water heater
26
Startup
Turn water flow on at fixtures
27
Startup
LCD display board is illuminated
28
Startup
Contactors engaged (audible click)
29
Startup
No error codes
30
Startup
Scroll through display (If display is locked, consult manual for unlock
procedure)
31
Startup
Adjust settings if needed. Note - Keep temperature setting as low as
possible for scald potential and minimizing abuse on the heater.
32
Startup
Confirm TURN-ON setting meets fixture flow rate
33
Startup
Confirm SETPOINT setting on display
34
Startup
Confirm ACTUAL TEMP output on display
35
Startup
If SETPOINT does not match ACTUAL TEMP then use the TEMPERATURE
RISE CHART in manual along with LOAD%, INLET TEMP and FLOW RATE on
display to determine the maximum theoretical output.
36
Startup
Shut water flow off at fixture
37
Startup
Power disengaged (audible)
38
Startup
Repeat startup steps 25-28 to ensure proper activation and performance
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Startup
Water heater installed correctly and operating as designed
After all steps are completed, the heater is fully installed and ready for use.