STATESMAN Electric Models SSE-5 THRU SSE-120 COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS • Installation • Operation • Maintenance • Checklist • Limited Warranty CAUTION TEXT PRINTED OR OUTLINED IN RED CONTAINS INFORMATION RELATIVE TO YOUR SAFETY. PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE.
FOREWORD Detailed installation diagrams are in this manual. These diagrams will serve to provide the installer with a reference for the materials and method of piping suggested. IT IS NECESSARY THAT ALL WATER PIPING AND THE ELECTRICAL WIRING BE INSTALLED AND CONNECTED AS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAMS. Particular attention should be given to the installation of thermometers at the locations indicated in the diagrams as these are necessary for checking the operation of the heater.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER Below is an illustration of the water heater with its features called out. The text of this manual will refer to the items shown. NOTE: • 3/4” NPT SSE 5 THRU 50 MODELS • 1 1/4” NPT SSE 65 THRU 120 MODELS •...
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION INSULATION BLANKETS Insulation blankets available to the general public for external use on electric water heaters are not approved for use on your State water heater. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered with storage tank water heaters.
RELIEF DEVICES An unplugged 3/4” NPT relief valve opening is provided for installing temperature and pressure relief valve. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXCESSIVE PRESSURES AND TEMPERATURE IN THIS WATER HEATER INSTALL TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection...
PIPING DIAGRAM ONE OR TWO TEMPERATURE - ONE HEATER CAUTION: IF BUILDING COLD WATER SUPPLY HAS A BACK-FLOW PREVENTER, CHECK VALVE OR WATER METER WITH CHECK VALVE, PROVISIONS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION OF WATER IN THE HOT WATER SYSTEM MUST BE PROVIDED. *PIPE TO OPEN DRAIN.
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ONE OR TWO TEMPERATURE - THREE HEATERS ONE OR TWO TEMPERATURE - FOUR HEATERS TEMPERATURE SETTING SHOULD NOT EXCEED SAFE USE TEMPERATURE AT FIXTURES. SEE WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL WARNING ON PAGES 17 & 18. IF HIGHER PREHEAT TEMPERATURES ARE NECESSARY TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE BOOSTER OUTPUT, ADD AN ANTI-SCALD VALVE FOR HOT WATER SUPPLIED TO CAUTION: IF BUILDING COLD WATER SUPPLY HAS A BACK-FLOW PREVENTER, CHECK VALVE...
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MEDIUM TEMPERATURE - ONE HEATER VERTICAL STORAGE TANK MEDIUM TEMPERATURE - ONE HEATER HORIZONTAL STORAGE TANK *PIPE RELIEF VALVE TO OPEN DRAIN. †TANK TEMPERATURE CONTROL SET AT DESIRED TEMPERATURE - MAX. 170°F (76.6 mm). HEATER THERMOSTAT SET AT LEAST 5° HIGHER. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL CODES.
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MEDIUM TEMPERATURE - TWO HEATERS VERTICAL STORAGE TANK DANGER TEMPERATURE SETTING SHOULD NOT EXCEED SAFE USE TEMPERATURE AT FIXTURES. SEE WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL WARNING ON PAGES 17 & 18. IF HIGHER PREHEAT TEMPERATURES ARE NECESSARY TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE BOOSTER OUTPUT, ADD AN ANTI-SCALD VALVE FOR HOT WATER SUPPLIED TO FIXTURES..
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MEDIUM TEMPERATURE - THREE HEATERS VERTICAL STORAGE TANK DANGER TEMPERATURE SETTING SHOULD NOT EXCEED SAFE USE TEMPERATURE AT FIXTURES. SEE WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL WARNING ON PAGES 17 & 18. IF HIGHER PREHEAT TEMPERATURES ARE NECESSARY TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE BOOSTER OUTPUT, ADD AN ANTI-SCALD VALVE FOR HOT WATER SUPPLIED TO FIXTURES..
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MEDIUM TEMPERATURE - FOUR HEATERS VERTICAL STORAGE TANK MEDIUM TEMPERATURE - FOUR HEATERS HORIZONTAL STORAGE TANK CAUTION: IF BUILDING COLD WATER SUPPLY BACK-FLOW PREVENTER, CHECK VALVE OR WATER METER WITH CHECK VALVE, PROVISIONS THERMAL EXPANSION OF WATER IN THE HOT WATER SYSTEM MUST BE PROVIDED.
ELECTRICAL GENERAL The installation must conform to these instructions, the local code authority having jurisdiction, and the requirements of the power company. In the absence of code requirements follow the latest version of NFPA-70, The National Electrical Code which may be ordered from: American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
AMPERAGE TABLE/OVERCURRENT PROTECTION This table provides the total connected heating element load in amperes for branch circuit conductor and over current protection sizing. Single-phase heaters are two wire circuits. Three-phase heaters are three wire circuits. In addition to the foregoing a ground conductor may be required.
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SMALL COMMERCIAL WIRE DIAGRAM 208-240V / 3PH SMALL COMMERCIAL WIRE DIAGRAM 208-240V / 3-1PH...
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3-1 PHASE CONVERSIONS In the case where the unit is phase convertible and it has only one contactor, jumper wires (provided) must be added according to the phase of the supply voltage. See the diagram below. For single-phase connection, jumpers A-C and B-D must be added. For three-phase connection, jumper B-C must be added.
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SMALL COMMERCIAL WIRE DIAGRAM 300-600V / 3PH NOTES...
OPERATION GENERAL Never operate the heating elements without being certain the water heater is filled with water, and a temperature and pressure relief valve is installed in the relief valve opening. FILLING Turn off the electrical disconnect switch. Close the water heater drain valve by turning knob to right (clockwise).
Always close the front access door after making a temperature adjustment. Turn on electricity. DRAINING The water heater must be drained if it is to be shut down and exposed to freezing temperatures. Maintenance and service procedures may also require draining the heater. Turn off the electrical disconnect switch.
Remove the elements from the openings. • Use a twisting, pulling action to remove elements scaled beyond size of the tank openings. • Brush loose scale from elements. Lime scale removal. • Place limed ends of heating elements into UN•LIME delimer and allow scale to dissolve.
When such a condition is encountered, local codes or inspection agency should be consulted to determine which system is acceptable in your area. These may consist of: • Installation of a second relief valve set to lower than the primary safety relief valve. •...
LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS INSTRUCTIONS: USE THIS ILLUSTRATION AS A GUIDE WHEN CHECKING FOR SOURCES OF WATER LEAKAGE. YOU OR YOUR DEALER MAY BE ABLE TO CORRECT WHAT APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM. ANODE Drain valve leakage could be from the valve itself. Either correct the problem or replace the valve.* To check for leakage where threaded portion enters tank, insert Q-tip or similar absorbent...
MODEL SSE LIMITED WARRANTY State Water Heaters, the warrantor, extends the following LIMITED WARRANTY to the owner of this water heater: 1. THE TANK If the glass-lined tank in this water heater shall prove upon examination by the warrantor to have leaked due to natural corrosion from potable water therein, during the first THREE years after initial installation, the warrantor will supply a complete new State water heater of equivalent size and current model.
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