Table Of Contents; Introduction; Preparing For The Installation - A.O. Smith DEL-6 Instruction Manual

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE, AND SERVICE....................................... 2
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................... 3
Precautions .................................................................................. 3
Hydrogen Gas (Flammable) ......................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. 4
Preparing for the Installation ........................................................ 4
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES DATA .............................................. 5
APPROVALS ........................................................................................ 6
MODEL AND RATING .......................................................................... 6
FEATURES AND COMPONENTS ....................................................... 7
Electronic Control Models ............................................................ 7
LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER ............................................. 8
Facts to Consider About the Location .......................................... 8
Clearances ................................................................................... 8
INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 9
Required Ability ............................................................................ 9
General ......................................................................................... 9
Contaminated Water ..................................................................... 9
Circulating Pump .......................................................................... 9
Insulation Blankets ....................................................................... 9
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve .............................................. 9
Closed Water Systems ............................................................... 10
thank you for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed
and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:
• ANSI - American National Standards Institute
• AHRI - Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute
• NEC - National Electrical Code
• NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
• UL - Underwriters Laboratory

preparInG for the InstallatIon

Read the "General Safety Information" section of this manual
1.
first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow
the safety rules, the water heater may not operate safely. It
could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of the electric water heater. It also contains
warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be
aware of. All warnings and all instructions are essential to the
proper operation of the water heater and your safety. read
the entIre Manual before atteMptInG to Install
or operate the water heater.

table of contents

ELECTRICAL ......................................................................................11
WIRING DIAGRAMS .......................................................................... 12
OPERATION ....................................................................................... 13
TEMPERATURE REGULATION ........................................................ 14
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................. 15
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST .................................................. 16
WARRANTY ....................................................................................... 18
NOTES ............................................................................................... 19

IntroductIon

2. The installation must conform with these instructions and the
3. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not
4. Carefully plan your intended placement of the water heater.
4
Thermal Expansion .................................................................... 10
General ........................................................................................11
Branch Circuit ..............................................................................11
Calculating Amperage/Overcurrent Protection ............................11
General ....................................................................................... 13
Filling the Water Heater .............................................................. 13
Initial Start Up ............................................................................. 13
Draining the Water Heater .......................................................... 13
Temperature Adjustment ............................................................ 14
General ....................................................................................... 15
Anode Rod Inspection ................................................................ 15
Checklist ..................................................................................... 16
Leakage Checkpoints ................................................................. 17
Repair Parts List ......................................................................... 20
be sure to turn off power when working on or near the
electrical system of the heater. never touch electrical
components with wet hands or when standing in water.
When replacing fuses always use the correct size for the
circuit. see page 12.
The model and rating plates on page 6 interprets certain
markings into useful information. Both of these references should
be used to identify the heater, its components and optional
equipment.
local code authority having jurisdiction and the requirements
of the power company. In the absence of local codes, the
installation must comply with the latest editions of the National
Electrical Code, NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA
C22.1. The National Electrical Code may be ordered from:
National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269. The Canadian Electrical Code is available
from the Canadian Standards Association, 8501 East Pleasant
Valley Road, Cleveland, OH 44131.
understand any portion of the instructions, call the toll free
number listed on the back cover of this manual for technical
assistance.
A sample rating plate is shown on page 6 of this manual. In
order to expedite your request, please have full model and serial
number available for the technician.
Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with
the "Locating the New Water Heater" section in this manual.
Installation and service of this water heater requires ability
equivalent to that of a licensed tradesman or qualified agency
(page 2) in the field involved. Plumbing and electrical work
are required.