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Eccotemp EM-2.5 Use & Care Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ________________________________________________ 4 Technical Data _________________________________________________________ 5-6 General Information ______________________________________________________ 7 Technical Description ______________________________________________________ 8 Installation Instructions ___________________________________________________ 8 Plumbing Connections _____________________________________________________ 9 Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve __________________________________________ 9-10 Filling The Water Heater ____________________________________________________ 11 Electrical Connections _____________________________________________________ 11 Instructions For Use ______________________________________________________ 12 Maintenance Instructions _________________________________________________ 13-15...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using electrical appliances, safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons should be followed, including: 1. READ All.. INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS WATER HEATER. 2. This water heater must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 10.

  • Page 5: Technical Data

    Technical Data MODEL EM-2.5 EM-4.0 EM-7.0 Capacity Gallons Voltage 110-120 110-120 110-120 Power @ 120 VAC Watts 1440 1440 1440 Max. Water Pressure Weight (empty) lbs. Amperage Amps Phases...
  • Page 6 EM-2.5 13. 6” 13. 6” 11” EM-4.0 15. 2” 15. 2” 12. 2” EM-7.0 17. 2” 17. 2” 14. 2” EM-2.5, EM-4.0, EM-7.0 Power Light Thermal Thermostat Indicate Light Cutout Thermostat Overheat Limiter Heating Element Power Plug Power Lamp (Green)

  • Page 7: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION The Eccotemp Mini-Tank Water Heaters can be used in most under the counter, point of use applications. EM models are designed to supply hot water for all hand wash and kitchen sinks in a residential environment. EM models can replace traditional central hot water heaters thereby conserving water and reducing energy waste.

  • Page 8: Technical Description

    Fasten the supplied mounting bracket to the wall. Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and the weight of the water heater filled to capacity (EM-2.5-41 lbs.; EM-4.0-57 lbs.; EM-7.0-76 lbs.). Hang the water heater on the bracket and pull downwards on the water heater to ensure that both fingers of the bracket are seated in the mounting slots.

  • Page 9: Plumbing Connections

    PLUMBING CONNECTIONS Connect the cold-water inlet pipe to the inlet nipple (marked with a blue ring) and the hot water outlet pipe to the outlet nipple (marked with a red ring). IMPORTANT: If Water pipes are copper or bronze, use dielectric connections to prevent corrosion.
  • Page 10 The T/P valve is marked with a maximum pressure, which does not exceed the maximum working pressure of the water heater (150 PSI). Install the T /P valve into the threaded opening at the top of the water heater and orient the discharge tubing so that any discharge from the valve will exit within 6 inches above, or at any distance below the structural floor, and cannot contact any live electrical part.

  • Page 11: Filling The Water Heater

    The water heater is fitted with a power cord that is intended to plug into a grounded 110-120 V/AC receptacle. Adhere to all pertinent State and local codes. Install the correct size circuit breaker into the master panel. The Eccotemp EM water heater was manufactured and wired in accordance with ETL requirements.

  • Page 12: Instructions For Use

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE CONGRATULATIONS! You are now ready to use your water heater. Run the hot water at a nearby sink and evaluate the hot water temperature. Make any temperature adjustment using the section below: SETTING THE THERMOSTAT: The water heater is equipped with an adjustable thermostat that once set will automatically control water temperature.

  • Page 13: Maintenance Instructions

    MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Do not attempt to repair this water heater yourself. Call a qualified service person for service assistance. Always unplug the power supply cord when the water is turned off or when servicing or draining the water heater. Before calling for service, first confirm that the water heater is properly filled and that 110VAC power has not been interrupted.
  • Page 14 DESCALING THE HEATING ELEMENT: Scale deposits can affect the heating capability of the element. Heavy scale can even cause the element to burn out. The element can be descaled chemically or manually. 1. Remove the heating element (see above). 2. To descale chemically, soak the heating element in white vinegar or other descaling solution and then rinse well with fresh water.
  • Page 15 RESETTING THE HIGH LIMIT SWITCH: The high limit safety shut off switch will shut the water heater down when water temperatures exceed 185 F. Power is automatically turned off to the heating element. The shut off device may activate as a result of a power outage or an electrical storm.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: Water does not get hot 1. Make sure the power supply is on and working. 2. If light does not come on, check that the reset button is pushed in; follow steps from previous section. 3. If the indicator light is illuminated, but water temperature does not get hot at the sink, test for a plumbing crossover as follows;...

  • Page 17: Schematic & Parts List

    Schematic Dissembly Name of parts Materials, Size & certificate Name of parts Materials, Size & certificate approved approved Mounting bracket 5PCC temperature adjusting knob ABSFR500 foaming plug screw cover ABSFR, 500 externel 6 angles bolt ST5.5x15 green lamp UL certificate screw ST4x30 red lamp...

  • Page 18: Warranty

    1.The Inner Tank - If the inner tank leaks within five (5) years from the date of original installation of the water heater, because of a defect in material or workmanship, Eccotemp will furnish to such Owner a new heater of the then prevailing comparable model.
  • Page 19 ELECTRIC PRODUCT COMPARISONS ie15 ie18 ie24 ie27 ie15 ie18 ie24 ie27 1GPM INSTALLATION INDOOR ONLY INDOOR ONLY INDOOR ONLY INDOOR ONLY Rated GPM 1.25 Gallons per Minute 2 Gallons per Minute 3.5 Gallons Per Minute 4.5 Gallons per minute Voltage Kilowatt 15kw 18kw...

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