INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS & HOME OWNERS MANUAL AUTOBOOSTER™ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION When installing or using any high voltage electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed. Under no circumstance should you attempt to clean, install, inspect, repair, disassemble or otherwise service this water heater, without first shutting off all power to the unit directly at the circuit breaker box. SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING.
ABOUT YOUR AUTOBOOSTER™ Congratulations on the purchase of your Eemax AutoBooster™! You have purchased an innovative product from the minds of the proven experts at Eemax. The AutoBooster™ increases the deliverable hot water capacity of any tank water heater. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Voltage 240 VAC Max Amperage 30 Amps Max Power Rating 7.2 kW Max Tank Power Rating 5.5 kW Pre-Set Outlet Temperature 120°F Activation Temp Range 80-130°F Outlet Temperature Range 80-140°F Activation Flow Rate 0.
1 - BEFORE INSTALLATION PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY AND COMPLETELY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION & USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. By installing this product, you acknowledge the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty. Once the heater is installed, do not return product to the place of purchase. If you have any questions regarding the warranty or product return policies, please contact Eemax at 1-800-543-6163. Inspect all components.
Avoid installing your unit in a location prone to excessive humidity, moisture, or dust, or in an area where it may be splashed with water or other liquids. Also, avoid installation under water pipes or air conditioning lines that might leak or condense moisture that could then drip onto the heater. DO NOT install above electrical boxes or junctions.
. Assess your plumbing system before you cut the pipe – possible plumbing layouts on the following page. CUTTING THE PIPE IS A CRITICAL STEP. IT IS IMPERATIVE YOU REFER TO THE GUIDE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES FOR CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CUT THE HOT COPPER PIPE.
Cutting the Copper Hot Water Pipe – Layout A Please follow all pre-installation instructions carefully. If further assistance is needed, a licensed and qualified plumber in accordance with all applicable national, state, provincial, and local plumbing codes should be hired. 1. Locate the hot water outlet connection on your pre-existing water tank. On the copper pipe, mark with a pencil 2 inches above the topmost point of the hot water outlet connection fitting. 2.
Cutting the Copper Hot Water Pipe – Layout B Please follow all pre-installation instructions carefully. If further assistance is needed, a licensed and qualified plumber in accordance with all applicable national, state, provincial, and local plumbing codes should be hired. 1. Locate the irremovable or essential union on the hot water pipe. On the copper pipe, mark with a pencil 2 inches above the topmost point of the irremovable/essential union. Refer to Figure C. 2.
Customer Service Toll Free: 1-800-543-6163, or 203-267-7890 info@eemaxinc.com 4 - PLUMBING INSTALLATION Please follow all plumbing instructions carefully. If further assistance is needed, a licensed and qualified plumber in accordance with all applicable national, state, provincial, and local plumbing codes should be hired.
2. The maximum operating water pressure is 150 PSI. If the water pressure is higher, a pressure reducing valve must be installed on the main incoming water supply line prior to installing the unit. 3. When connecting the inlet water pipe to the unit, make sure to use a wrench to hold the unit’s connection, and another wrench to tighten, so the flow sensor on the unit is not loosened or damaged.
MAKE SURE THESE CONNECTIONS ARE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA. EXPOSED CONNECTIONS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. STEP 5: DOUBLE CHECK the electrical connections to make sure they are correct and that all wire connections are tight and secure. Also confirm that the correct breaker size and wire gauge has been used and confirm that the unit has been connected to a ground in accordance with applicable codes.
Connection Reference 1 Connecting Lines 1 & 2 from the circuit breaker (existing service) to the AutoBooster™: 1. Remove the control knob from the unit, then remove the cover of the unit. Two screws must be removed in order to do this. 2. For this step, if the leads from the breaker are wrapped in a common household cable jacket, make sure the ends of the leads are exposed from the external jacket at least 10 inches. Strip back ⅜” to bare copper on L1 and L2.
Connection Reference 2 Connecting the pigtail cord from AutoBoosterTM to the tank heater: 1. The pigtail cord should be partially attached to the unit through the ground connection. With the cover off, you should see an exposed red wire and black wire coming from the pigtail, on the end that’s inside the unit. Connect the red wire to the “T1” labeled wire terminal, and the black wire to the “T2” labeled terminal. L1 L2 T1 T2 2. Tighten the connections on the terminal block with a flathead screwdriver.
6 - GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating your new unit is very similar to using any traditional water heating system. However, it is very important that you carefully read all of the set-up procedures and operating instructions and tips to ensure the maximum performance and energy savings from your new water heater. We recommend that all members of the household read these General Operating Instructions.
8 - TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Are you having problems with your water heater? Please call or email our customer service and technical support team for any help you may need. TOLL FREE 1-800-543-6163 info@eemaxinc.com The following table represents some of the most common technical support questions we receive. Before calling us, please read thoroughly to see if your question or problem is addressed.
9 - USER INTERFACE AutoBooster™ Features List of Menu Options Provided by the Software (Clarified Below and on Following Page): Inlet/Outlet Temperature Reading Active Unit in Operation Activation Temperature Max Temperature Software Version Eco Mode Vacation Mode Freeze Protect Primary Menu Cycle Screens Turn the control knob in either direction to cycle through menu options.
Total Time This screen tells the user the total amount of time the unit has been on in its lifespan TOTAL 12345:12 Setup If the knob is pressed once on this screen, the user will be taken to all the booster heating set up interface. ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SET UP CYCLE SCREENS WILL ORIGINATE FROM PRESSING THE KNOB ONCE ON THIS DISPLAY.
Eco Mode Eco mode will turn the tank off and on at specific times of the day, set by the user, in order to conserve energy. Software Version Here you can view the heater software version (useful for troubleshooting). Exit If knob is pressed once on this screen, the user will be taken back to the primary menu screen cycle.
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