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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. Westinghouse reserves the right to make product changes or updates without notice and will not be held liable for typographical errors in literature.
D. Insulation Blankets departmental official may be the AHJ. E. Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve NOTE: Westinghouse reserves the right to modify product F. Scalding technical specifications and components without prior notice. G. Filling the Heater H.
Part 1 - General Safety Information This water heater is approved for indoor installations only UNCRATING THE WATER HEATER - Any claims for damage and is not intended for use as a pool heater. Clearance to or shortage in shipment must be filed immediately against the combustible materials: 0”...
Part 2 - Prepare the Water Heater Incorrect operating conditions can lead to damage to the Remove all sides of the shipping crate to allow the heater to be heating system and put safe operation at risk. Ensure that the moved into its installation location.
TDS concentrations precipitate out of the water when heated. equipment. Westinghouse recommends having water quality This can generate a scale accumulation that will greatly reduce professionally analyzed to determine whether it is necessary to the service life of the water heater.
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Figure 3 - Installing Cold Inlet and Hot Outlet Fittings CAUTION The Cold Inlet and Hot Outlet Fittings MUST BE INSTALLED according to the steps in Figure 3 for the electric water heater to operate properly. Failure to install these fittings properly will result in improper water heater operation, possible substantial property damage, and increased costs.
expansion. Expansion tanks are designed with an air cushion Part 3 - Piping built in that compresses as system pressure increases, thereby relieving the overpressure condition and eliminating repeated A. Plumbing operation of the relief valve. This expansion tank should be It is mandatory that all plumbing be done in accordance with installed in the cold water line between the water heater and federal, local, and state plumbing codes and practices.
F. Scalding To avoid water damage or scalding due to relief valve operation: An ASSE 1017 or ASSE 1070 temperature limiting or mixing • Discharge line must be connected to relief valve outlet valve is recommended in installations servicing disabled or and run to a safe place of disposal.
Part 4 - Wiring When filling the water heater, open a hot water tap to release air in the tank and piping. The tank must be full of water before the heater is turned on. Failure to ensure the water heater is full Tank must be full of water before the power is turned on.
Part 5 - Installation Checklist Water Heater Location Close to area of heated water demand Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures Area free of flammable vapors Provisions made to protect area from water damage and control thermal expansion Sufficient room to service heater Relief Valve Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain...
Step #5 - Replace the insulation. DO NOT replace heating element with a generic heating Step #6 - Reattach the element. Only Westinghouse heating elements are approved access cover with the two for use with this water heater. Failure to follow this warning screws.
Monthly (Every two weeks in hard water locations) It is recommended that a few quarts of water be drained from the heater. This will flush sediment deposits from the bottom of the heater and lengthen the heater’s service life. Turn off power to the heater during flushing operation, so the elements will not be damaged.
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The maintenance activities described below are only to be performed by the Installer / Qualified Service Provider. These maintenance items should be performed during recommended annual service and any service calls. 1. Ask the owner / user if there have been any issues with the water heater.
Part 8 - Troubleshooting Problem Reason Remedy Manual disconnect switch turned off Turn switch on Blown fuse or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset breaker Shorted or improper wiring *Replace, repair, or rewire per detail Circuit overloaded *Provide adequate circuit to reduce load Grounded element or thermostat *Replace No Hot Water...
A. During the first year after the original date of installation in the the tank or water line connections and the combination temperature dwelling, Westinghouse warrants that it will repair or replace, at its and relief valve will not result in damage to the area adjacent to option, any defective or malfunctioning component of the stainless the water heater or lower floors of the structure.
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Proof of purchase may be typed or you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. hand written. Submit the proof of purchase to Westinghouse via the Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental directions provided on the website.
Customer Installation Record Form The following form should be completed by the installer for you to keep as a record of the installation in case of a warranty claim. After reading the important notes at the bottom of the page, please also sign this document. Customer’s Name Date of Installation Installation Address...
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