Install Instructions

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OPERATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

ENGLISH

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1. General Information

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of excessive pressures and tem-

peratures in this water heater, install temperature and

pressure protective equipment required by local codes

and no less than a combination temperature and pres-

sure relief valve certiﬁed by a nationally recognized

testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection

of production of listed equipment or materials, as

meeting the requirements for relief valves and auto-

matic gas shutoff devices for hot water supply sys-

tems, ANSI Z21.22. This valve must be marked with a

maximum set pressure not to exceed the marked max-

imum working pressure of the water heater. Install the

valve into an opening provided and marked for this

purpose in the water heater, and orient it or provide

tubing so that any discharge from the valve exits only

within 6 inches above, or at any distance below, the

structural ﬂoor, and does not contact any live electri-

cal part. The discharge opening must not be blocked

or reduced in size under any circumstances.

Read this entire manual. Failure to follow all the guides, instruc-

tions and rules could cause personal injury or property damage.

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service and use of

this unit can result in serious injury.

This unit must be installed by a licensed electrician and plumber.

The installation must comply with all national, state and local

plumbing and electric codes. Proper installation is the responsi-

bility of the installer. Failure to comply with the installation and

operating instructions or improper use voids the warranty.

Save these instructions for future reference. The installer should

leave these instructions with the consumer.

If you have any questions regarding the installation, use or opera-

tion of this water heater, or if you need any additional installation

manuals, please call our technical service line at 800-582-8423

(USA and Canada only). If you are calling from outside the USA

or Canada, please call 413-247-3380 and we will refer you to a

qualiﬁed Stiebel Eltron service representative in your area.

1 Do not locate the water heater where water lines could be

subject to freezing temperatures.

2 It is recommended to have a ﬂoor drain nearby to permit

easy draining of the unit if necessary.

3 Install the water heater so that in the event of a leak, the

resulting ﬂow of water will not cause damage to the area

around the water heater. Under no condition is the manu-

facturer liable for any water damage in connection with this

water heater.

4 When installing the water heater, ensure that clearance

around the unit is provided, for ease of maintenance and

service.

This is the safety alert symbol.

It is used to alert you to potential personal injury haz-

ard. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol

to avoid possible injury or death.

2. Safety Precautions

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

Failure to follow these instructions could result in seri-

ous bodily injury or death.

The unit must be installed by a licensed plumber. The

installation must comply with all national, state and

local plumbing and electric codes.

Service of the unit must be performed by a qualiﬁed

service agency.

Before proceeding with any installation, adjustment,

alteration, or service of this unit the power cord

should be unplugged. Failure to do so could result in

serious personal injury or death.

Never remove the unit‘s cover unless the electricity

servicing the unit is turned off. Failure to do so could

result in personal injury or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other ﬂammable va-

pors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other ap-

pliance.

DANGER:

Water temperatures over 125 °F (52 °C) can cause

severe burns instantly or death from scalding. A hot

water scalding potential exists if the thermostat on

the unit is set too high. Households with small chil-

dren, disabled or elderly persons may require that the

thermostat be set at 120 °F (49 °C) or lower to prevent

possible injury from hot water.

WARNING:

This water heater must be installed strictly in accor-

dance with the instructions enclosed and local electric

and building codes. It is also possible that connections

to the water heater itself may develop leaks. It is

therefore imperative that the water heater be installed

so that any water is directed to an adequate drain in

such a way that water damage to the building, furni-

ture, carpeting or other property cannot occur. Neither

the manufacturer nor the distributor can be held re-

sponsible for damage caused by water from the water

heater, temperature pressure relief valve, or related

ﬁttings where adequate provision to drain such water

has not been provided.

CAUTION:

Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system

served by this heater that has not been used for a long

period of time (generally 2 weeks or more). Hydrogen

gas is extremely ﬂammable.

To reduce the risk of injury under these conditions, it

is recommended that the hot water faucet be opened

for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using

any electrical appliance connected to the hot water

system.

When hydrogen is present, there will probably be an

unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe

as the water begins to ﬂow. There should be no smok-

ing or open ﬂame near the faucet at the time it is open.

Monthly manual venting of the T&P valve will reduce

this effect. See 11.2, “Venting the T&P relief valve”,

pg. 7.