Lochinvar RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC WATER HEATER Instruction Manual
Lochinvar RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC WATER HEATER Instruction Manual

Lochinvar RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC WATER HEATER Instruction Manual

Residential electric 2.5 gallon 120 volt water heater

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Instruction Manual

RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC
2.5 GALLON 120 VOLT
WATER HEATER
FOR POTABLE WATER
300 Maddox Simpson Parkway
HEATING ONLY
Lebanon, TN 37090
Phone: 615-889-8900 • Fax: 615-547-1000
Technical Services email: 2tech@lochinvar.com
NOT SUITABLE FOR
www.lochinvar.com
SPACE HEATING
LISTED
LOW LEAD
COMPLIANT
ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS
PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, CONTACT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AT 1-615-889-8900 OR VIA E-MAIL AT 2TECH@LOCHINVAR.COM.
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WHEN EVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
0911
322807-000
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, CONTACT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AT 1-615-889-8900 OR VIA E-MAIL AT 2TECH@LOCHINVAR.COM. KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WHEN EVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
  • Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service

    SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use, and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard.
  • Page 3: General Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and 2. The installation must conform with these instructions and the maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. local code authority having jurisdiction and the requirements of the power company.
  • Page 5: Typical Installation

    TYPICAL INSTALLATION FIGURE 1. MIXING VALVE USAGE FIGURE 2. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water (Potable) Heating: All models are considered suitable for water (potable) heating only. Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact.
  • Page 6: Locating The New Water Heater

    LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER pan should be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION available from your local plumbing contractor. Such a drain pan must have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches (51 mm) greater than the water heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate drain.
  • Page 7: Installing The New Water Heater

    INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER water to a maximum depth of 2-1/2 inches and be 2 inches wider MOUNTING than the unit. The pan must also be piped to an adequate drain. See Figure 3B. MOUNTING - DRYWALL (HOLLOW WALL) 1.
  • Page 8: Water Piping Pressure Test

    This water heater shall not be connected to any heating systems or component(s) used with a non-potable water heating appliance. Toxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler treatment shall not be introduced into this system. Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water FIGURE 4.
  • Page 9: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

    This heater is provided with a properly certified combination temperature - pressure relief valve by the manufacturer. The valve is certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment of materials as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22 •...
  • Page 10: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM FIGURE 5.
  • Page 11: Wiring

    WIRING You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water heater. You must obey the local codes and the electric company requirements when you install this wiring. This water heater is supplied with a flexible, grounded power cord and connects to a standard three-wire 120 volt 60Hz, grounded type outlet.
  • Page 12: Temperature Regulation

    TEMPERATURE REGULATION TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT To change the temperature setting: The white knob on the front of the water heater is the temperature control. When the “OFF” mark is aligned with the raised indicator HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended arrow, the water heater is off.
  • Page 13: For Your Information

    FOR YOUR INFORMATION THERMAL EXPANSION “AIR” IN HOT WATER FAUCETS Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water back fl...
  • Page 14: Periodic Maintenance

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ANODE ROD INSPECTION not cause any property damage, as the water may be extremely hot, see Figure 7. The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion. Most hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod. The submerged rod sacrifi...
  • Page 15: Thermostat Removal/Replacement

    3. Using a Philips screwdriver, unscrew the bottom screw securing REPLACEMENT the outer door, see Figure 8. 1. Place the new thermostat against the front panel and secure 4. Lift up and remove front panel. it with the two screws. 2.
  • Page 16: High Limit Switch Removal And Replacement

    water inlet and outlet, open the nearest hot water tap and follow 5. Follow instructions for replacing the element in “ELEMENT fi lling instructions. CLEANING/REPLACEMENT.” HIGH LIMIT SWITCH REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT 1. Turn off and unplug the heater from the electrical outlet. 2.
  • Page 17: Leakage Checkpoints

    LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS Read this manual fi rst. Make sure the electrical power supply has been turned “OFF” before checking the tank for leakage. *A. Condensation and dripping may be seen on pipes if the water temperature is low in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guidelines

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES These guidelines should be utilized by a qualifi ed service agent. Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Tighten threaded connections. Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, WATER LEAKS relief valve or drain valve. (See Leakage Checkpoints in this manual) Inspect other appliances near water heater.
  • Page 19: Repair Parts List

    REPAIR PARTS LIST Now that you have purchased this water heater, should a need Element Gasket ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact the company it was purchased from or the manufacturer listed on the rating Anode Rod plate on the water heater.
  • Page 20 300 Maddox Simpson Parkway Lebanon, TN 37090 Phone: 615-889-8900 • Fax: 615-547-1000 Technical Services email: 2tech@lochinvar.com www.lochinvar.com Copyright © 2011 Lochinvar, LLC. All reights reserved.

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