USA 413.247.3380 and we will refer you to a qualified Electric supply _______________________________________________________ 7 Stiebel Eltron service representative in your area. Terminal block torque _____________________________________________ 7 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to Commissioning _________________________________________________ 7 potential personal injury hazard.
OPERATION SAFETY 1.1.3 Keywords Damage to the water heater and the environment The water heater must be installed by a licensed electrician KEYWORD Description and plumber. The installation must comply with all national, DANGER If this information is not observed, it will result in serious state and local plumbing and electric codes.
OPERATION FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS Functional characteristics The well-insulated CF is an electromechanically temperature con- trolled water heater. Stainless steel heat exchangers heat water as it passes through in meandering loops. Each loop contains an element arrangement. The number of loops depend on the capacity size of the heater.
OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Solutions based on symptoms in fault table Symptom Analysis Solution Before troubleshooting, check the following items: No power Activate power Is the water pressure more than 3 psi (0.21 bar)? No continuity Replace on/off switch (6) Is the electric supply a: No continuity Replace delay timer (4) - Wye (4 wires + ground) or...
INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE WATER HEATER 5.1.2 Mounting screw positions INSTALLATION Mounting the water heater CAUTION: Injury Hot water outlet pipes leaving unit can be hot to the touch. Insulation must be used for hot water pipes below 36˝ (0.9 m) due to burn risk to children. NOTICE: This unit should not be installed in a location where it may be exposed to temperatures less than...
Stiebel Eltron water heaters are designed for a very long service life. Actual life expectancy depends on water quality and use. To ensure Feed the wire through the knockout (A) using a Romex clamp consistent water flow, remove scale build up on the faucet or any...
Pipe Standard 3-phase Amp Draw Size (A) Elements Size Enclosure Size (inches) Excluding fittings (W x H x D in inches) Fixed temperature thermostat CF 12 KW CF-012-208D 11.27 31.27 ¾ ⁄ x 15 ⁄ ⁄ MUST BE CF-012-240D 12.50 30.07...
INSTALLATION TECHNICAL DATA 10.1 Dimension drawings 10.1.1 CF 12–18, NEMA 3 enclosure Hot outlet Cold inlet Capacity No. of Elements A 12–18 ˝ ˝ ˝ ˝ 2˝ 10.1.2 CF 12–36, NEMA 4/4X enclosure Hot outlet Cold inlet Capacity No. of Elements A 12–18 ˝...
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INSTALLATION TECHNICAL DATA 10.1.3 CF 24–36, NEMA 3 enclosure Hot outlet Cold inlet Capacity No. of Elements A 24–36 ˝ 9 ¼˝ ˝ ˝ 3˝ 10.1.4 CF 48–72, NEMA 3 enclosure Hot outlet Cold inlet Capacity No. of Elements A 48–72 ˝...
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INSTALLATION TECHNICAL DATA 10.1.5 CF 81–144, NEMA 3 enclosure / CF 48–144, NEMA 4/4X enclosure Hot outlet Cold inlet Capacity No. of Elements A 48–72 ˝ ˝ 24˝ 48˝ 4˝ ˝ ˝ 81–108 ˝ ˝ 24˝ 48˝ 4˝ 37 ¾˝ 32 ¼˝...
INSTALLATION SPARE PARTS AND SERVICE ADVICE 11. Spare parts and service advice Check each element with an Ohm meter for correct reading. See 4.3, “Cold element resistivity by heater type (in Ohms)”, pg. 5 to identify the element resistivity according to the heater DANGER: Electrocution name plate and wattage.
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INSTALLATION SPARE PARTS AND SERVICE ADVICE Replace the transformer and rewire the spare part transformer as before. Pressure switch It is possible for the pressure switch to be become so blocked with residue or dirt that it does not function and allow the heater to turn Disconnect the heater from the power supply.
Environment and recycling This Warranty is valid for U.S.A. & Canada only. Warranties may vary by country. Please consult your local Stiebel Eltron Repre- Please help us to protect the environment by disposing of the sentative for the Warranty for your country.
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TANKLESS, Inc. A Stiebel Eltron Company 2060 Whitfield Park Ave. | Sarasota, FL 34243 Tel. 800.TANKLESS (800.826.5537) | Fax 941.755.6529 tanklessinc stiebel-eltron-usa.com STIEBEL ELTRON, Inc. 17 West Street | West Hatfield MA 01088 Tel. 413.247.3380 | Fax 413.247.3369 info stiebel-eltron-usa.com www.stiebel-eltron-usa.com...
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