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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
SHC 2.5 & SHC 4

WATER HEATERS

STIEBEL ELTRON
17 West Street
West Hatfield, Massachusetts 01088
800) 582-8423
(413) 247-3380
fax: (413) 247-3369
info@stiebel-eltron-usa.com
www.stiebel-eltron-usa.com
TABLE OF
General information........................ 4
Technical description.....................
Mounting the unit........................... 5
Plumbing connections....................
Electrical Connections.................... 6
Maintenance Instructions................
Changing the anode rod.................
Safety shut-off..............................
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Summary of Contents for STIEBEL ELTRON SHC 2.5

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    SHC 2.5 & SHC 4 WATER HEATERS INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS General information………………..4 Technical description………………… General recommendations……….…. Mounting the unit…………………..…. 5 Plumbing connections…………..…… Electrical Connections……………….. 6 Maintenance Instructions………….… De-scaling the heating element…..… Replacing the heating element……...
  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause death, serious injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury including: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE WATER HEATER. 2. This water heater must be grounded. Connect to properly grounded outlet only! chapter called “ELECTRICAL CONNECTION”.
  • Page 4: General Information

    The units are designed to be mounted on the wall. These units are designed to operate under normal street water pressure. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model SHC 2.5 SHC 4 Phase Voltage 110 - 120 110 - 120 Wattage...
  • Page 5: General Recommendations

    3. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 4. MOUNTING THE UNIT The installation must be carried out by 1. Drill two (2) 1/4 inch holes in the licensed professionals. All state and local wall where the water heater will be codes must be adhered to. mounted 2.
  • Page 6: Electrical Connections

    Install a discharge pipe from the relief 7. Must not have a valve between the valve terminating at a sink or drain. relief valve and the tank DO NOT CAP OR THREAD THE END OF FILLING THE WATER HEATER THE DISCHARGE PIPE, IT MUST BE UNOBSTRUCTED AND FULL SIZE To fill the water heater: 1.
  • Page 7: Maintenance Instructions

    DO NOT use this water heater with any Freeze Protection Setting For SHC 2.5 other voltage. Failure to use the correct voltage may result in personal injury or property damage. The heater is supplied with an electrical cable with a plug. If the cable is damaged or length not sufficient, it must be replaced by a licensed electrician.
  • Page 8 WARNING! The temperature/pressure the remaining water. relief valve must be manually operated at least once per year. Caution should be Removing the cover (SHC 2.5) taken to ensure that: 1. Remove the temperature control 1. No one is near the knob from the front of the unit.
  • Page 9: De-Scaling The Heating Element

    anode for any reason will void the 7. DE-SCALING THE HEATING warranty. ELEMENT Scale deposit can affect the heating Depending on conditions, the magnesium capacity of the heating element. Scale anode rod may need to be changed every can even cause the element to burn out. year or so.
  • Page 10 4. Replace the cover of the heater During heating, the water volume and and tighten water pressure increases in the tank. 5. Replace the thermostat control knob It is possible for water to leak from the safety valve, this is normal. SHC 2.5 SHC 4...

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