Ariston ARI POU-06 Use And Care Manual

Ariston ARI POU-06 Use And Care Manual

Electric water heater

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Use and Care Manual
Installation
Start-Up
Maintenance
Parts
Warranty
Point of Use Models
Example Model # ARI POU-06 120V 1500W
This manual must only be used by a qualified installer / service technician. Read all instructions in this manual before installing.
Perform steps in the given order. Failure to do so could result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
Ariston reserves the right to make product changes or updates without notice and will not be held liable for typographical
errors in literature.
The surfaces of these products contacted by potable (consumable) water contain less than 0.25% lead by weight as required
by the Safe Drinking Water Act, Section 1417.
NOTE TO CONSUMER: PLEASE KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
272 Duchaine Blvd.
Glass-Lined Residential
Electric Water Heaters
New Bedford, MA 02745
ariston.com
lp-772 Rev. 000 Rel. 000 Date 3.17.21

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  • Page 1 California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Ariston reserves the right to make product changes or updates without notice and will not be held liable for typographical errors in literature.
  • Page 2 AHJ. motion. Strapping shall be at points within the upper one-third NOTE: Ariston reserves the right to modify product technical (1/3) and lower one-third (1/3) of its vertical dimensions. At the specifications and components without prior notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Part 1 - General Safety Information A. When Servicing the Water Heating System DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER IF ANY PART HAS BEEN B. Heater Water SUBMERGED IN WATER. Immediately call a qualified service C. Freeze Protection technician.
  • Page 4: Part 2 - Prepare The Water Heater

    Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may This water heater is certified for indoor use only. DO NOT INSTALL require a 120 F or lower temperature setting to prevent severe OUTDOORS. Outdoor installations ARE NOT covered by warranty. personal injury or death due to scalding.
  • Page 5: Water Chemistry Requirements

    • Water pH between 6.5 and 8.5 • pH levels below 6.5 can cause an increase in the rate of 3” corrosion. pH of 8.5 or higher can potentially cause lime TOP VIEW scale build-up • Maintain water pH between 6.5 and 8.5. Check with litmus paper or have it chemically analyzed by a local water treatment company.
  • Page 6 TOP VIEW RELIEF VALVE COLD Cold ANODE Figure 2 - Dimensional Drawing Model ARI POU-06 120V 1500W ARI POU-12 120V 1500W ARI POU-20 120V 1500W Gallon Capacity Standard kW Input Maximum kW Input A (Jacket Diameter) 13.8” 15.8” 18.2” B (Floor to Top of Heater) 15.8”...
  • Page 7: Part 3 - Piping

    Part 3 - Piping A. Plumbing B. Recirculation Lines It is mandatory that all plumbing be done in accordance with In some installations a return circulation line may be installed. The federal, local, and state plumbing codes and practices. Failure to recirculation line can be connected to the hot water inlet connection properly install the water heater WILL VOID the warranty.
  • Page 8: Temperature And Pressure Relief Valve

    F. Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve For protection against excessive pressures and temperatures in this Do not thread a cap or plug into the relief valve or block relief water heater, install temperature and pressure protective equipment valve outlet line under any circumstances! Explosion and property as required by local codes, but not less than a combination T&P valve damage, serious injury, or death may result.
  • Page 9: Filling The Heater

    Table 1 details the relationship of water temperature and time with regard to scald injury and may be used as a guide in determining the safest water temperature for your applications. H. Filling the Heater • Make certain that the drain valve is completely closed. •...
  • Page 10: Part 4 - Wiring

    Part 4 - Wiring NOTE: Before closing the switch to allow electric current to flow to the water heater, make certain that the water heater is completely full of water and that the cold water inlet valve is open. The heating Install wiring and electrically ground appliance in accordance element will be damaged if they are energized for even a short time with the authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence of such...
  • Page 11: Part 5 - Installation Checklist

    Part 5 - Installation Checklist Water Heater Location Close to area of heated water demand Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures Area free of flammable vapors Provisions made to protect area from water damage and control thermal expansion Sufficient room to service heater Relief Valve Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain...
  • Page 12: Part 6 - Operation

    DO NOT replace STEP #1 - Turn off power to the heating element with a generic heating element. Only Ariston the water heater by removing heating elements are approved for use with this water heater.
  • Page 13: Anode Rod

    Part 7 - Maintenance Completely drain the water heater before removing and replacing Considerations a heating element. Failure to do so will result in a leakage of water • To avoid electric shock, disconnect electrical supply before and property damage, and could possibly result in moderate to performing maintenance.
  • Page 14 Leakage Checkpoints A. *Condensation may be seen on pipes in humid weather or pipe Water drained from the water heater may be scalding hot. Take care connections may be leaking. to avoid scalding. Wear gloves and safety glasses, and direct water to B.
  • Page 15: Part 8 - Troubleshooting

    Part 8 - Troubleshooting Problem Reason Remedy Manual disconnect switch turned off Turn switch on Blown fuse or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset breaker Shorted or improper wiring *Replace, repair, or rewire per detail Circuit overloaded *Provide adequate circuit to reduce load Grounded element or thermostat *Replace No Hot Water...
  • Page 16: Part 9 - Replacement Parts

    Part 9 - Replacement Parts Figure 8 - Replacement Parts - Non-Simultaneous Operation Instructions for Placing a Parts Order Please call Customer Service at for assistance with parts orders. Before contacting customer service, please have ready: 1 (774) 271 3108 1.
  • Page 17: Six (6) Year Limited Warranty

    COVERAGE repair, or maintenance. A. Ariston warrants that it will repair or replace, at its option, any defective 5. Electricity or fuel costs, or increased or unrealized savings for same, for or malfunctioning component of the water heater that has failed any reason whatsoever.
  • Page 18 AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOST PROFIT OR DAMAGES ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY ANY FAILURE OF ARISTON TO MEET ANY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING THE OBLIGATION TO REPAIR AND REPLACE SET FORTH ABOVE. NO AGREEMENT VARYING OR EXTENDING THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES, REMEDIES OR THIS LIMITATION WILL BE BINDING UPON ARISTON.
  • Page 19: Customer Installation Record Form

    Customer Installation Record Form The following form should be completed by the Qualified Installer / Service Technician for you to keep as a record of the installation in case of a warranty claim. After reading the important notes at the bottom of the page, please also sign this document. Customer’s Name Date of Installation Installation Address...

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