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ELECTRIC WATER HEATER
A Spanish language version of these instructions is available by contacting
the manufacturer listed on the rating plate.
La version espanola de estas instruccions se puede obtener al escribirle a la
fábrica cuyo nombre aparece in la placa de especificaciones.
INSTALLATION & OPERATING
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
THE WARRANTY ON THIS WATER HEATER IS IN EFFECT ONLY WHEN
THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED AND OPERATED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS HEATER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY
BEFORE STARTING.
For your family's comfort, safety and convenience, it is
recommended this water heater be installed and serviced by a
plumbing professional.
238-44422-00K REV 2/11
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General Information ........................................................ 3
Installation ....................................................................... 4
Locating The Water Heater ......................................... 4
Water Connections...................................................... 6
Electrical Connections................................................13
General Operation ...........................................................14
Thermostat Adjustment ..............................................15
Maintenance.....................................................................16
Notes ................................................................................19
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have just purchased one of the finest water heaters on
the market today!
This installation, operation and instruction manual will
explain in detail the installation and maintenance of your
new Electric Water Heater. We strongly recommend that
you contact a plumbing professional for the installation of
this water heater.
We require that you carefully read this manual, as well as
the enclosed warranty, and refer to it when questions arise.
If you have any specific questions concerning your
warranty, please consult the plumbing professional from
whom your water heater was purchased. For your records
we recommend that you write the model, serial number and
installation date of your water heater in the maintenance
section in the back of this manual.
This manual should be kept with the water heater.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
ELECTRIC WATER HEATER TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ............3 A Spanish language version of these instructions is available by contacting the manufacturer listed on the rating plate. Installation ............... 4 La version espanola de estas instruccions se puede obtener al escribirle a la Locating The Water Heater ......... -
Page 2: General Information
General Information continued- GENERAL INFORMATION A sacrificial anode is used to extend tank life. Removal of this anode, for any This electric water heater’s design is certified by Underwriters Laboratories reason, will nullify the warranty. In areas where water is unusually active, an (UL) and listed in accordance with UL 174. -
Page 3: Water Connections
Locating The Water Heater continued- Water Connections DO NOT locate the water heater where water lines could be subjected NOTE: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION, CLOSE THE to freezing temperatures. Locate the water heater so that access MAIN WATER SUPPLY VALVE. panels and drain valves are accessible. - Page 4 Water Connections continued- Water Connections continued- WARNING WARNING Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this For protection against excessive temperatures and pressure, install temperature and pressure protective equipment required by local codes, water heater that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more).
- Page 5 Water Connections continued- Water Connections continued- This water heater can deliver scalding temperature water at any faucet in the Upright Models (See Figures 1A & 1B) system. Be careful whenever using hot water to avoid scalding injury. The hot and cold water connections are identified on the top of the water Certain appliances, such as dishwashers and automatic clothes washers, heater (See figure 1A).
- Page 6 Water Connections continued- Water Connections continued- Table Top Models (See Figure 3) The hot water outlet and cold water Utility Models (See Figure 2) inlet are identified on the back panel of the water heater. Referring to figure All utility models are supplied with inlet and outlet nipples located in a plastic bag attached to the water heater.
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Page 7: Electrical Connections
Electrical Connections GENERAL OPERATION Before closing the switch to allow electric current to flow to the Before any electrical connections are made, be sure that the water heater is water heater, make certain that the water heater is full of water and full of water and that the manual shut-off valve in the cold water supply line is that the cold water inlet valve is open. -
Page 8: Thermostat Adjustment
Thermostat Adjustment MAINTENANCE CAUTION IMPORTANT Before adjusting thermostat(s), turn off power supply to the water heater. The water heater should be inspected at a minimum of annually by a qualified service technician for damaged components. DO NOT operate this water heater if any part is found damaged. The temperature of the water can be changed by adjusting the thermostat(s). - Page 9 Maintenance continued- Maintenance continued- Contact your local plumbing supplier or plumbing professional for 3. At least once a year, check the combination temperature and pressure replacement parts or contact the company at the address displayed on the relief valve to insure that the valve has not become encrusted with lime. rating plate of the water heater.
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Page 10: Notes
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