Install Instructions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS | OPERATION | INSTALLATION
OPERATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precau-
tions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons should be followed, including:
1 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
WATER HEATER.
2 This water heater must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See the special
grounding instructions in chapter 9, “Electrical Con-
nection”, pg. 6.
3 Install or locate this water heater only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
4 Use this water heater only for its intended use as
described in this manual.
5 Do not use an extension cord with this water heater.
If no receptacle is available adjacent to the water
heater, contact a qualified electrician to have one
properly installed.
6 As with any appliance, close supervision is neces-
sary when used by children.
7 Do not operate this water heater if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
8 This water heater should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest au-
thorized service facility for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION
1. General Information �����������������������������������������3
2. Safety Precautions �������������������������������������������3
3. Register your product ���������������������������������������4
4. General Description ������������������������������������������4
5. Technical Description ����������������������������������������4
6. General Recommendations ���������������������������������4
INSTALLATION
7. Mounting the Unit �������������������������������������������� 5
8. Plumbing Connections ���������������������������������������5
8.1 Filling the Water Heater ________________________________________ 6
9. Electrical Connection ����������������������������������������6
10. Settings �������������������������������������������������������6
11. Maintenance Instructions �����������������������������������7
11.1 Descaling the heating element ________________________________ 7
11.2 Venting the T&P relief valve ___________________________________ 7
11.3 Draining the water heater _____________________________________ 7
11.4 Removing the cover _____________________________________________ 7
11.5 Removing the heating element _______________________________ 8
11.6 De-scaling the heating element ______________________________ 8
11.7 Replacing the heating element _______________________________ 8
11.8 Changing the anode rod ________________________________________ 8
11.9 Safety Shut-off ___________________________________________________ 9
12. Technical Data ������������������������������������������������9
12.1 Dimensions, SHC 2.5 ___________________________________________ 10
12.2 Dimensions, SHC 4 ______________________________________________ 10
12.3 Dimensions, SHC 6 ______________________________________________ 10
12.4 Wiring diagram _________________________________________________ 10
13. Warranty ���������������������������������������������������� 11