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Residential Electric
Water Heater
Installation
Instructions and
Use & Care Guide
To obtain technical, warranty or service assistance during
or after the installation of this water heater, call toll free
1-800-999-9515.
When calling for assistance, please have the following
information ready:
1. Model number
2. 7 Digit product number
3. Serial number
4. Date of installation
5. Place of Purchase
Table of Contents
Water Heater Safety ............................................................................... 2
Installing Your Water Heater ................................................................. 3-8
Operating Your Water Heater ............................................................. 9-11
Maintenance of Your Water Heater .................................................. 12-13
Troubleshooting Chart ........................................................................... 13
Repair Parts Illustration .................................................................... 14-15
Thermostat Wiring Chart and Diagram .................................................. 16
Unpacking Instructions ............................................................... 3
Location Requirements ............................................................... 4
Electrical Requirements .............................................................. 5
Water System Piping ................................................................... 6
Installation Checklist ................................................................... 8
Water Temperature Regulation ................................................... 9
Adjusting the Thermostat/High Limit Control ............................ 10
Operational Conditions ............................................................. 11
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Residential Electric Water Heater Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide To obtain technical, warranty or service assistance during or after the installation of this water heater, call toll free 1-800-999-9515. When calling for assistance, please have the following information ready: 1. -
Page 2: Water Heater Safety
WATER HEATER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. -
Page 3: Installing Your Water Heater
INSTALLING YOUR WATER HEATER Consumer Information Unpacking the Water Heater WARNING This water heater should be installed in accordance with the local code authority having jurisdiction, the power company or electric utility, and this installation manual. Excessive Weight Hazard In the absence of local code requirements, follow the regulations set forth in the current edition of The National Use two or more people to move and install Electric Code, NFPA 70. -
Page 4: Location Requirements
NOTE: The water heater shall be located so it is not subject Location Requirements to physical damage by moving vehicles or area fl ooding. Site location Figure 1 Residential Garage Select a location near the center of the water piping Installation system. -
Page 5: Electrical Requirements
Electrical Requirements Figure 2 Heating Element WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect power before NOTE: Applying electrical power to elements that are not submerged servicing. in water will destroy them. The manufacturer will not warranty any elements damaged in this manner. Replace all parts and panels before operating. -
Page 6: Water System Piping
Water System Piping Figure 6 Water Piping Installation In a closed system use a Piping, fi ttings, and valves should be installed according to thermal expansion tank. the installation drawing (Figure 6). If the indoor installation area is subject to freezing temperatures, the water piping Pressure Reducing must be properly insulated. -
Page 7: Relief Valve
Temperature and Pressure Please note the following: • The system should be installed only with piping that is Relief Valve suitable for potable (drinkable) water such as copper, CPVC, or polybutylene. This water heater must not be WARNING installed using iron piping or PVC water piping. •... -
Page 8: Installation Checklist
Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22 - current edition. This INSTALLATION valve must be marked with the maximum set pressure not to exceed the marked maximum working pressure of the water heater. Install the valve into an opening provided and CHECKLIST marked for this purpose in the water heater, and orient it or provide tubing so that any discharge from the valve exits Water Heater Location... -
Page 9: Operating Your Water Heater
OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER Before Using Water Temperature Regulation 1. Make sure the water heater has been properly WARNING installed. See “Installing Your Water Heater” section. 2. Completely fill the tank with water. (See Figure 2) 3. After the water heater tank is completely filled with water, connect electrical power to the water heater. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Thermostat/High Limit Control
Adjusting the Thermostat/High Limit Control This water heater is equipped with one or more adjustable temperature regulating thermostats and a manual reset high limit control. The following procedures must be performed when changing the temperature of the stored water or resetting the high limit control. -
Page 11: Operational Conditions
Operational Conditions Water Heater Sounds During the normal operation of the water heater, sounds or Anode Rod/Water Odor noises may be heard. These noises are common and may Each water heater contains at least one anode rod, which result from the following: will slowly deplete while protecting the glass-lined tank 1. -
Page 12: Maintenance Of Your Water Heater
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATER Temperature and Pressure being shut down during freezing temperatures. To drain the tank, perform the following steps: Relief Valve 1. Disconnect the electrical power to the water heater. WARNING 2. Open a nearby hot water faucet until the water is no longer hot. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting Chart
Figure 14 Figure 13 Thermostat Wires Holding Bracket Screw-in Element Spud Element Gasket Screws To purge the lines of any excess air and sediment, 5. Clean the area where the gasket(s) fits to the tank. If you are replacing the bottom element, remove the keep the hot water faucet open for 3 minutes after a accumulated sediment on the bottom of the tank. -
Page 14: Repair Parts Illustration
REPAIR PART ILLUSTRATION ALTERNATE T & P LOCATION TABLE TOP MODEL... - Page 15 SIDE WATER CONNECTIONS REPAIR PARTS LIST REPAIR PARTS PARTS DESCRIPTION ITEM Repair parts may be ordered through your plumber, local distributor, home improvement center, or by calling ACCESS DOORS 1-800-999-9515. When ordering repair parts always give THERMOSTAT COVERS (UPPER & LOWER) the following information: UPPER THERMOSTAT LOWER THERMOSTAT...
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Page 16: Thermostat Wiring Chart And Diagram
BLACK BLACK LOWER LOWER ELEMENT ELEMENT protection ELECTRICAL SERVICE ELECTRICAL GROUND GROUND SERVICE SCREW GROUND GROUND SCREW 3 PHASE BRANCH CIRCUIT DOUBLE ELEMENT SIMULTANEOUS 3 PHASE BRANCH CIRCUIT DOUBLE ELEMENT (NON-SIMULTANEOUS) © 2011 American Water Heater Company. All Rights Reserved...