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ECCOTEMP EM-2.5 / EM-4.0 / EM-6.0 Electric Mini Tank Water Heaters Installation and Operating Instruction Manual Shop Online Product Support Store Locator Eccotemp.com/products Eccotemp.com/help-desk Eccotemp.com/locator 315-A Industrial Road, Summerville, SC 29483 866-356-1992 support@eccotemp.com...
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Technical Data General Information Technical Description Installation Instructions 6-10 Plumbing Connections Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve Filling The Water Heater Electrical Connections Instructions For Use Maintenance Instructions 11-13 Troubleshooting Schematic Disassembly & Parts List 15-16 Warranty 17-19...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using electrical appliances, safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons should be followed, including: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS WATER HEATER. 2. This water heater must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
GENERAL INFORMATION The Eccotemp Mini Tank water heaters can be used in most under the counter, point of use applications. EM Models are designed to supply hot water for all hand wash and kitchen sinks in a residential, commercial or industrial environment.
(EM-2.5 = 41 lbs, EM-4.0 = 57 lbs., and EM-6.0 = 76 lbs.) Hang the water heater on the bracket and pull downwards on the water heater to insure that both “fingers”...
PLUMBING CONNECTIONS Connect the cold water inlet pipe to the inlet nipple (marked with a blue ring) and the hot water outlet pipe to the outlet nipple (marked with a red ring). IMPORTANT: If Water pipes are copper or bronze, use dielectric connections to prevent corrosion.
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T/P Valve Discharge pipe: Must NOT be smaller in diameter than the outlet diameter of the valve, or have any reducing couplings. 2. Must NOT be plugged or blocked. 3. Must be made of suitable material for hot water. 4. Must not be over 15’ in length. 5.
110-120 V/AC receptacle. Adhere to all pertinent State and local codes. Install the correct size circuit breaker into the master panel. The Eccotemp ET water heater was manufactured and wired in accordance with UL requirements. The water heater is equipped with an overheat limiting device with a manual reset.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE CONGRATULATIONS! You are now ready to use your water heater. Run the hot water at a nearby sink and evaluate the hot water temperature. Make any temperature adjustment using the section below: SETTING THE THERMOSTAT: The water heater is equipped with an adjustable thermostat that once set will automatically control water temperature.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Do not attempt to repair this water heater yourself. Call a service person (plumber or electrician) for service assistance. Always unplug the power supply cord when the water is turned off or when servicing or draining the water heater. Before calling for service, first confirm that the water heater is properly filled and that 110VAC power has not been interrupted.
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DESCALING THE HEATING ELEMENT: Scale deposits can affect the heating capability of the element. Heavy scale can even cause the element to burn out. The element can be descaled chemically or manually. Remove the heating element (see page 11). 2. To descale chemically, soak the heating element in white vinegar or other descaling solution and then rinse well with fresh water.
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RESETTING THE HIGH LIMIT SWITCH: For various reasons the high limit safety shut off switch will occasionally shut the water heater down. This shut down will occur when water temperatures exceed 190°F. Power is automatically turned off to the heating element. The shut off device may activate as a result of a power outage or an electrical storm.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: Water does not get hot Make sure the power supply is on and working. 2. If light does not come on, check that the reset button is pushed in; follow steps from previous section. 3. If the indicator light is illuminated, but water temperature does not get hot at the sink, test for a plumbing crossover as follows;...
Schematic & Parts EM-2.5 Name of Part Qty. Name of Part Qty. Thermostat Button Heating Element Component Indicate Cover Light Magnesium Anode Cross Self-Tapping Screw - 2.9x16 Supporter Cross Recessed Countersunk Screw - M4x6 Power Cord Button Base Inner Connect Wire...
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Schematic & Parts EM-4.0 & 6.0 Name of Part Qty. Name of Part Qty. Panel Cover Blue Cover Indicate Cover Light Water Inlet Pipe Panel Water Outlet Pipe Pan Head Self-Tapping Screw - 2.9x18 Liner Pipe Electric Box T&P Valve Cover Thermal Cut-off Yellow Cover Thermal Cut-off Nut...
LIMITED WARRANTY Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this limited warranty, each Eccotemp Mini-Tank Water Heater is warranted to the original owner (“Owner”) against (i) mechanical or electrical failure of any component solely due to defects in materials or Manufacturer’s...
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• If the Eccotemp heater is not used for its intended application; • If the design or structure of the Eccotemp heater is modified or altered in any way; • If appliances or equipment not approved by Eccotemp are attached to the water heater;...
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Owner should contact the dealer who sold the water heater covered by this warranty or 2. Owner should submit the warranty claim directly to Eccotemp at the address listed below, and they will arrange for the handling of the claim.
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ECCOTEMP EM-2.5 / EM-4.0 / EM-6.0 Electric Mini Tank Water Heaters Installation and Operating Instruction Manual Shop Online Product Support Store Locator Eccotemp.com/products Eccotemp.com/help-desk Eccotemp.com/locator 315-A Industrial Road, Summerville, SC 29483 866-356-1992 support@eccotemp.com...