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NATURE OF TROUBLE
Water too hot or not
hot enough (cont'd)
Noisy heating element(s)
Water Leaks
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CAUTION
** For your safety, DO NOT attempt repair of Electrical Wiring, Thermostat(s), Heating Elements or other Operating Controls. Refer repairs to qualified
service personnel.
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:
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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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Printed in USA
Trouble Shooting Guide (cont'd)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
3. Thermostat access panel(s) and/or insulation not in place
4. Thermostat(s) not resting tightly against mounting plate
1. Scale build-up on elements
1. Loose connection between inlet/outlet piping, relief valve or
drain valve and hex nut union on tank fittings.
2. Damaged seal ring washer.
3. Gasket around heating element(s)
NOTICE
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OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT
400 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: (916)324-5315
Water Heater Innovations, Inc.
3107 Sibley Memorial Highway
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
Phone (651)688-8827 FAX (651)688-6615
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** Remove and clean
Subsidiary
SERVICE
Inspect and replace as needed
Inspect and insure that retaining
spring(s) or mounting screws hold
thermostat(s) tightly to mouting plates.
Tighten hex nut union fitting.
Replace seal rings as required
Inspect and replace gasket if needed.
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SP213270 (04/02)