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Table of Contents
- 1 General Information
- 2 Table of Contents
- 3 Installation Guidelines
- 4 Installation Checklist
- 5 Service Information
- 6 Maintenance
- 7 Troubleshooting
- 8 Installation Diagram / Parts Location
- 9 Parts List
- 10 Wiring Diagrams
- 11 How to Obtain Service Assistance
- 12 Ten Year Limited Tank Replacement Policy
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DOMESTIC WATER HEATER
Hydrastone
Electric Water Heater
Operation and Installation Manual
(LIMITED WARRANTY AND
TANK REPLACEMENT POLICY)
The following information should be noted at time of installation
and retained for future reference.
Model No._________________________________________________
Serial No. _________________________________________________
Date Installed:______________________________________________
Dealer's Name:_____________________________________________
Dealer's Address:___________________________________________
Lined
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- Page 1 DOMESTIC WATER HEATER Hydrastone Lined Electric Water Heater Operation and Installation Manual (LIMITED WARRANTY AND TANK REPLACEMENT POLICY) The following information should be noted at time of installation and retained for future reference. Model No._________________________________________________ Serial No. _________________________________________________ Date Installed:______________________________________________ Dealer’s Name:_____________________________________________ Dealer’s Address:___________________________________________...
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Page 2: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING WATER HEATER IMPORTANT OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY The Company specifically does not expressly or impliedly warrant the merchantability or the fitness for any particular purpose or the performance of the heater within that system, nor does it assume liability for any consequential damage to general property or other components of the system. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INDEX GENERAL INFORMATION ................1 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES ................ 3 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ................. 7 SERVICE INFORMATION ................9 MAINTENANCE ....................11 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................12 INSTALLATION DIAGRAM / PARTS LOCATION ........13 PARTS LIST ....................... 14 WIRING DIAGRAMS ..................15 HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE ASSISTANCE ..........17 TEN YEAR LIMITED TANK REPLACEMENT POLICY ...... -
Page 4: Installation Guidelines
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES A. INSPECTING AND PREPARING THE HEATER Do not cover or damage the temperature and pressure relief valve opening located in the topside of the tank (see Figure I). B. LOCATION CAUTION: All tanks will eventually leak at some unpredictable time. ... - Page 5 PROTECTION FROM WATER DAMAGE CAUTION: All water heaters have a risk of leakage at some unpredictable time. IT IS THE CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE A CATCH PAN OR OTHER ADEQUATE MEANS, SO THAT THE RESULTANT FLOW OF WATER WILL NOT DAMAGE FURNISHINGS OR PROPERTY.
- Page 6 CAUTION: A relief valve is designed to discharge excessively hot water. THE CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE TO PROTECT PROPERTY AND PERSONNEL FROM HARM WHEN THE VALVE FUNCTIONS. A ¾” NPT brass connection is provided on the topside of the heater for the field installation of a relief valve (see Figure I).
- Page 7 F. FILLING THE HEATER CAUTION: Do not put electrical power to the elements until after the heater is completely filled with water. Check that the necessary relief valve has been properly installed. Completely close the drain valve. ...
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Page 8: Installation Checklist
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST A. INSPECTION AND PREPARING THE HEATER Do not cover T and P relief valve opening. B. LOCATION Solid foundation and dry location. Protect heater water lines from freezing. Area free of flammable vapors. Sufficient room to service heater. C. - Page 9 F. FILLING THE HEATER Completely fill heater before turning on elements. Water connections completed and free of leaks. Check for proper installation of relief valve. Close drain valve. Open highest hot water faucet. Open cold water inlet valve and fill system. G.
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Page 10: Service Information
SERVICE INFORMATION A. Water temperature over 125° F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds. B. Children, disabled and elderly are at the highest risk of being scalded. C. See instruction manual before setting temperature at the water heater. D. - Page 11 Any temperature adjustments of thermostats must be made by qualified service personnel as follows: 1. Shut off or disconnect all electrical service to the heater. 2. Remove the cover panel with an insulated handle screwdriver. a. Adjust the pointer on both thermostats with the insulated screwdriver to the desired temperature and check to see that the proper temperature is achieved.
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Page 12: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Properly maintained, your water heater can provide years of dependable, trouble free service. It is suggested that the purchaser follow the preventive maintenance program outlined below. CONTROLS A periodic inspection of the operating controls, heating elements and wiring should be made by qualified service personnel. Temperature of the water should be tested periodically at the faucet to be sure thermostats are working properly. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. CAUTION: Make certain power to heater is OFF before removing jacket access panel(s) for any reason. NATURE OF TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE SERVICE No Hot Water 1. Water Heater Switch turned off. Turn ON 2. Improper Wiring *Rewire per wiring diagram 3. -
Page 14: Installation Diagram / Parts Location
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM / PARTS LOCATION Figure I... -
Page 15: Parts List
PARTS LIST 1. Top Pan 2. Relief Valve - Located above and to the left of hot water outlet. 3. High Limit Safety Switch – Manual reset switch designed to shut off all electrical circuits if water reaches the setpoint of 170F or greater. 4. -
Page 16: Wiring Diagrams
WIRING DIAGRAMS Table 1... - Page 17 (For Use with Energy Controller Equipped Heaters Only) FOR CONTROL OF UPPER & LOWER ELEMENTS (#1 diagram) FOR CONTROL OF LOWER ELEMENTS ONLY (#5 diagram)
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Page 18: How To Obtain Service Assistance
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE ASSISTANCE Vaughn Thermal Corporation does not have a service department or personnel to service your heater in the field. A qualified installer or service technician must do all service work. Therefore, if you have any questions about your new water... - Page 19 NOTES...
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Page 20: Ten Year Limited Tank Replacement Policy
Ten Year Limited Tank Replacement Policy One Year Limited Parts Warranty Vaughn Thermal Corporation, (hereinafter called the company) offers the following Limited Warranty and Tank Replacement Policy to the purchaser/owner of this stone-lined residential water heater. This Limited Warranty and Tank Replacement Policy is not transferable beyond the original purchaser/owner and is not valid if tank is removed from initial installation site.
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