Eccotemp 6.5GB BUILDER Series Installation, Use And Care Instructions

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6.5GB BUILDER SERIES
INDOOR MANUAL
WHOLE HOME TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER
INSTALLATION, USE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Whole Home
100°F
Mid Size Home
Tiny House
Town Home
Cabins
6.5GB-LP
6.5GB-NG
Apartment/Condos
Office

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  • Page 1 6.5GB-LP 6.5GB-NG 6.5GB BUILDER SERIES INDOOR MANUAL WHOLE HOME TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER INSTALLATION, USE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS 100°F Whole Home Mid Size Home Town Home Apartment/Condos Tiny House Cabins Office...
  • Page 2 • Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. PLEASE NOTE: 6.5GB IS FOR INDOOR PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS ONLY. THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ECCOTEMP.COM/SUPPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Support: Support.Eccotemp.com...
  • Page 3 Eccotemp Systems, LLC Eccotemp Systems, LLC 315-A Industrial Road 315-A Industrial Road Summerville, SC 29483 Summerville, SC 29483 866-356-1992 866-356-1992 AUTOMATIC INSTANTANEOUS WATER HEATER CHAUFFE-EAU INSTANTANÉ AUTOMATIQUE Maximum Input Rating Puissance Maximum MODEL#: 6.5GB-ILP 170,000 MODÈLE # : 6.5GB-ILP 170,000 (Btu per hour): d’Entrée...
  • Page 4 • DO NOT return to your home until authorized by the gas supplier or fire department. PLEASE NOTE: 6.5GB IS FOR INDOOR PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS ONLY. THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ECCOTEMP.COM/SUPPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    NOTICE: Attention is called to observe a specified procedure or maintain a specific condition. PLEASE NOTE: 6.5GB IS FOR INDOOR PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS ONLY. THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ECCOTEMP.COM/SUPPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Support: Support.Eccotemp.com...
  • Page 6 Read and follow water heater warnings and Instructions. If owners manual is missing, contact the retailer or manufacturer. PLEASE NOTE: 6.5GB IS FOR INDOOR PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS ONLY. THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ECCOTEMP.COM/SUPPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
  • Page 7 Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information. NOTICE: The factory recommended operating temperatures are between 90°F and 140°F. Support: Support.Eccotemp.com Shop Online: www.Eccotemp.com...
  • Page 8 • Leave the doors open for ventilation and contact the gas supplier, a qualified service agency or the fire department. • Stay away from the house (or building) until the service call has been made, the leak is corrected and a qualified agency has determined the area to be safe. Support: Support.Eccotemp.com Shop Online: www.Eccotemp.com...
  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as NFPA 54. In Canada, the latest edition of the CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation, and the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA. C22.1Part1, in the absence of local codes. Support: Support.Eccotemp.com Shop Online: www.Eccotemp.com...
  • Page 10: Location

    Improper installation may cause failure or dangerous conditions such as gas Eccotemp does not recommend this water leaking or explosion. heater to have its gas, water or power turned This water heater is an INDOOR model and on and or connected while driving or moving any must be mounted on a vertical wall.
  • Page 11 2 pcs. (Included in Canada Shipments Only) PLEASE NOTE: 6.5GB IS FOR INDOOR PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS ONLY. THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ECCOTEMP.COM/SUPPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Support: Support.Eccotemp.com Shop Online: www.Eccotemp.com...
  • Page 12: Venting

    • The water heater must be installed in a well ventilated area (eg. open balcony, patio). • The distance between the water heater and the surrounding wall (mm). PLEASE NOTE: 6.5GB IS FOR INDOOR PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS ONLY. THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ECCOTEMP.COM/SUPPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
  • Page 13: Performance Features

    Local codes or plumbing authority requirements may vary from the instructions or diagrams provided and take precedent over these instructions. PLEASE NOTE: 6.5GB IS FOR INDOOR PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS ONLY. THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ECCOTEMP.COM/SUPPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
  • Page 14 • Gas pipe size in nominal 3/4 inch. 6.5 FT PLEASE NOTE: 6.5GB IS FOR INDOOR PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS ONLY. THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ECCOTEMP.COM/SUPPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Support: Support.Eccotemp.com...
  • Page 15: Water Connections

    • There is a wire mesh filter to discourage debris from entering your heater. Clean filter after initial installation to ensure no debris from the pipe work has clogged it. PLEASE NOTE: 6.5GB IS FOR INDOOR PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS ONLY. THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ECCOTEMP.COM/SUPPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
  • Page 16: Pressure/Gas Leak Testing

    8) Check the inlet gas pressure in the position shown in the circle above. When the heater is at maximum capacity, the gas pressure point must be within the appropriate range. PLEASE NOTE: 6.5GB IS FOR INDOOR PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS ONLY. THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ECCOTEMP.COM/SUPPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
  • Page 17: Relief Valve

    • Before operating the handle, check the discharge line connecting the valve to ensure that the water drained from the valve can be drained to a suitable place. WIRING DIAGRAM Support: Support.Eccotemp.com Shop Online: www.Eccotemp.com...
  • Page 18: Electrical Connection

    Contact your supplier to get the correct unit for your gas type. PLEASE NOTE: 6.5GB IS FOR INDOOR PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS ONLY. THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ECCOTEMP.COM/SUPPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
  • Page 19: Start Instructions

    • Do not use this water heater if any part has been submersed under water. PLEASE NOTE: 6.5GB IS FOR INDOOR PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS ONLY. THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ECCOTEMP.COM/SUPPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
  • Page 20: Normal Operation

    NOTICE! When freezing temperatures persists consult with a licensed installation professional for winterization of your product. NOTICE! Eccotemp recommends all termination hoods have a backflow preventer to assist with freezing air. Consult with an installation professional for proper installation. NOTICE! During power outages built in freeze protection will not be activated. Take proper steps to ensure your water heater doesn’t freeze.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    1. Turn off the water inlet supply valve. 2. Open a hot water tap to release the line pressure PLEASE NOTE: 6.5GB IS FOR INDOOR PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS ONLY. THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ECCOTEMP.COM/SUPPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
  • Page 22: Temperature/Water

    If it is not, locate priority controller and turn off, or wait for 15 mins on set temperature. inactivity. PLEASE NOTE: 6.5GB IS FOR INDOOR PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS ONLY. THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ECCOTEMP.COM/SUPPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Support: Support.Eccotemp.com...
  • Page 23: Error Code Guide

    PLEASE NOTE: 6.5GB IS FOR INDOOR PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS ONLY. THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ECCOTEMP.COM/SUPPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
  • Page 24 PLEASE NOTE: 6.5GB IS FOR INDOOR PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS ONLY. THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ECCOTEMP.COM/SUPPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
  • Page 25: Temperature Settings

    3. Warning: For continued safety of this appliance it must be installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions PLEASE NOTE: 6.5GB IS FOR INDOOR PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS ONLY. THIS MANUAL AND ALL ECCOTEMP CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ECCOTEMP.COM/SUPPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Support: Support.Eccotemp.com...
  • Page 26: Warranty

    Please contact Eccotemp to obtain an RGA number prior to shipping anything to Eccotemp. Failure to do so could result in loss of Product. Eccotemp will not be responsible for replacement due to loss or damage if these steps are not properly followed.
  • Page 27 Product has been removed or altered in a way that causes the serial number to not be readily determined. 10. Eccotemp will not pay electricity or fuel costs, or increases in electricity or fuel costs, for any reason whatsoever, in cluding additional or unusual use of supplemental electrical heat.
  • Page 28 315-A Industrial Road, Summerville, SC 29483 | 1-866-356-1992 © Eccotemp 2022 All Rights Reserved | Printing Version 1.3...

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