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GAMA certification applies to all
residential electric water heaters with
capacities of 20 to 120 gallons. Input
rating of 12 Kw or less.
ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS
PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER.
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WHEN EVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 0307
Instruction Manual
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC
WATER HEATERS
1
MODELS 6-120
FOR POTABLE WATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACE HEATING
PART NO. 185763-000
SUPERSEDES PART NO. 184671-000
LISTED
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Summary of Contents for State Water Heaters 6 Series
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODELS 6-120 FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING LISTED GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 gallons. Input rating of 12 Kw or less. ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS PURCHASED. -
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 UPRIGHTS / LOWBOYS COMPACTS †ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MAY BE LOCATED ON THE TOP OR SIDE, REFER TO YOUR UNIT. ACTUAL MODEL AND ILLUSTRATION MAY VARY DEPENDENT ON MODEL CAPACITY AND TYPE. SOME MODELS HAVE ALTERNATE INLET, OUTLET AND T&P VALVE LOCATIONS. THESE ALTERNATE LOCATIONS ARE IDENTIFIED BY THE LABELING ON THE UNIT. -
Page 6: Mixing Valve Usage
MIXING VALVE USAGE FIGURE 2. Water (Potable) Heating: All models are considered suitable for HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: 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 7: Insulation Blankets
3. The water heater should be located so it is not subject to physical • Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the damage by moving vehicles or area flooding. water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to the water heater. - Page 8 NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold WATER PIPING PRESSURE TEST water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-electric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected This section is only for the manufacturer installing the water to copper pipe.
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Page 9: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
TEMPERATURE- PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE The Discharge Pipe: • Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions. • Shall not be plugged or blocked. • Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution. •... -
Page 10: Filling The Water Heater
T&P VALVE and PIPE INSULATION If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and (On Selected Models) continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one. -
Page 11: Wiring Diagrams
WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR ACTUAL WIRING CIRCUIT OF UNIT - REFERENCE CIRCUIT TYPE LISTED ON RATING PLATE. FIGURE 6. -
Page 12: Wiring
WIRING 1. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when working on the water heater. This could be with a circuit breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate disconnect switch. 2. Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit breaker box. -
Page 13: Temperature Regulation
TEMPERATURE REGULATION TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT To change the temperature setting: NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the upper thermostat. However, if it is adjusted above the factory set point (120°F (49°C)) it is HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended recommended that it not be set higher than the lower thermostat setting. -
Page 14: For Your Information
FOR YOUR INFORMATION Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. By doing THERMAL EXPANSION so, all warranty on the water heater tank is voided. “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, back flow preventers, etc. -
Page 15: Periodic Maintenance
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ANODE ROD INSPECTION If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one. If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion. -
Page 16: Element Cleaning/Replacement
1. Turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater. 4. Disconnect wires from thermostat and slide out of the bracket. 2. Remove the outer door. Remove or fold up the insulation pad. 5. Remove the thermostat from behind the thermostat bracket. 3. - Page 17 The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To Models with Upper or Lower Thermostat with High avoid being scald, make sure all connections are tight and that the Limit: Lift out the tab as shown below to unclip the terminal water flow is directed away from any person.
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Page 18: Drain Valve Washer Replacement
11.Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater. 12.Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use. -
Page 19: Leakage Checkpoints
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater 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 20: Troubleshooting Guidelines
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES These guidelines should be utilized by a qualified service agent. Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply Tighten threaded connections. WATER LEAKS connection, relief valve or drain valve. (See Leakage Checkpoints on 19) Inspect other appliances near water heater. Leakage from other appliances or water lines. -
Page 21: Repair Parts List
REPAIR PARTS LIST LOWBOY AND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODELS Now that you have purchased this water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact the (Single and Dual Element) company it was purchased from or the manufacturer listed on the rating plate on the water heater. - Page 22 REPAIR PARTS LIST COMPACT OR MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME ELECTRIC MODELS Key No. Part Description Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Upper Outer Door Outlet Nipple Assembly Upper Thermostat w/Hi/Limit Inlet Nipple Anode Rod Junction Box Cover Drain Valve Upper and Lower Element Base Pan w/Side Drain Element Gasket Conduit Bracket Thermostat Bracket (ea.)
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Page 23: Repair Parts List
REPAIR PARTS LIST TABLE TOP ELECTRIC MODELS Key No. Part Description Porcelain Top Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Primary Anode Rod Upper Thermostat w/Hi Limit Dip Tube Element w/Gasket Element Gasket Thermostat Bracket (ea.) Terminal Cover Outer Door (ea.) Lower Thermostat w/Hi Limit Terminal Cover Lower Thermostat Drain Access Door... - Page 24 • installed for indoor operation only; State Water Heaters (the warrantor) will furnish the • used at temperatures not exceeding the maximum ORIGINAL OWNER, 1) a replacement State water heater calibrated setting of its thermostat;...
- Page 25 INSTALLATION INFORMATION Replacement Parts may be ordered through authorized servicers or distributors. Refer to your local Yellow Pages Date Installed for where to call or contact State Water Heaters, 500 Tennessee Waltz Parkway, Ashland City, TN 37015, Company’s Name phone: 1.800.821.2017.
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