Installation Guide

10 | MINI
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SERIES TANKLESS ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS WWW.STIEBEL-ELTRON-USA.COM
OVERVIEW
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THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE AT-
TEMPTING TO INSTALL THE Mini WATER HEATER. IF YOU DO
NOT FOLLOW THE SAFETY RULES OR THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN
THIS MANUAL, THE UNIT MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY AND IT COULD
CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
STIEBEL ELTRON, INC. WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES BE-
CAUSE OF FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTALLATION AND OPER-
ATING INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL OR BECAUSE OF
IMPROPER USE. IMPROPER USE INCLUDES THE USE OF THIS APPLIANCE
TO HEAT ANY LIQUID OTHER THAN WATER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OR IMPROPER USE
VOIDS WARRANTY. NEVER REMOVE THE UNIT’S COVER UNLESS THE
ELECTRICITY IS TURNED OFF.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OR OP-
ERATION OF THIS WATER HEATER, OR IF YOU NEED ANY ADDITIONAL
INSTALLATION MANUALS, PLEASE CALL OUR TECHNICAL SERVICE LINE
ON 800-582-8423 (USA AND CANADA ONLY). IF YOU ARE CALLING FROM
OUTSIDE THE U.S. OR CANADA, PLEASE CALL USA 413-247-3380 AND
WE WILL REFER YOU TO A QUALIFIED STIEBEL ELTRON SERVICE REPRE-
SENTATIVE IN YOUR AREA.
6. Overview
6.1 General Description
The Mini tankless water heater differs from conventional storage
type water heaters in several ways. It does not store hot water.
Instead, water is heated instantaneously as it flows through the
unit. The powerful heating elements are activated by a flow
switch as water is drawn from a hot water faucet connected to
the Mini. Due to the absence of stand-by losses, the Mini offers
greater energy efficiency than storage type water heaters. The
unit will continuously supply hot water as long as the faucet is
open.
The temperature of the hot water delivered by the Mini depends
on the wattage of the heating element, the temperature of the
incoming cold water, and the water flow rate through the unit.
In order for the Mini to operate properly, it must be carefully
matched to the application.
In case you have questions regarding the way you plan to use the
Mini, please call our technical service line at 800-582-8423 (USA
and Canada). For service outside the U.S. and Canada, please call
us at USA 413-247-3380. You can also e-mail us at info@stiebel-
eltron-usa.com or fax us at 413-247-3369.