Use And Care Manual

NOTICE
FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or
horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a
brochure with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be obtained from:
OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT
400 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: [phone]
or, ask a water heater dealer. However, applicable Local Codes shall govern installations. (For residential water
heaters of capacity greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for acceptable bracing installa-
tions)
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NATURE OF TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE SERVICE
Water too hot or not 3. Thermostat access panel(s) and/or insulation not in place Inspect and replace as needed
hot enough (cont’d) 4. Thermostat(s) not resting tightly against mounting plate Inspect and insure that retaining
spring(s) or mounting screws hold
thermostat(s) tightly to mouting plates.
Noisy heating element(s) 1. Scale build-up on elements ** Remove and clean
Water Leaks 1. Loose connection between inlet/outlet piping, relief valve or Tighten hex nut union fitting.
drain valve and hex nut union on tank fittings.
2. Damaged seal ring washer. Replace seal rings as required
3. Gasket around heating element(s) Inspect and replace gasket if needed.
Trouble Shooting Guide (cont’d)
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Water Heater Innovations, Inc.
3107 Sibley Memorial Highway
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
Phone [phone] FAX [phone]
A Subsidiary
SP213270 (04/02)
Printed in USA
** For your safety, DO NOT attempt repair of Electrical Wiring, Thermostat(s), Heating Elements or other Operating Controls. Refer repairs to qualified
service personnel.
CAUTION
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