EemaX EMT1 Installation And Operating Instruction Manual

EemaX EMT1 Installation And Operating Instruction Manual

Electric mini tank water heaters

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Electric Mini Tank Water Heaters
EMT1 - EMT2.5 - EMT4 - EMT6
Installation and Operating Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Electric Mini Tank Water Heaters EMT1 - EMT2.5 - EMT4 - EMT6 Installation and Operating Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Technical Data General Information Technical Description Installation Instructions 6-10 Plumbing Connections Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve Filling The Water Heater Electrical Connections Instructions For Use Maintenance Instructions 12-14 Trouble Shooting Schematic Disassembly & Parts List Warranty 17-18 Page 1...
  • Page 3: 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: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS WATER HEATER. This water heater must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”...
  • Page 4: Technical Data

    Technical Data MODEL EMT1 EMT2.5 EMT4 EMT6 Capacity gallons Voltage 110-120 110-120 110-120 110-120 Power at 120 Vac Watts 1440 1440 1440 1440 Max. Water Pressure Weight (empty) lbs. 12.5 Amperage Amps Phases Temperature and Water outlet Pressure Relief Valve...
  • Page 5: Wiring Diagram

    Dimensions Model EMT1 EMT2.5 EMT4 EMT6 A (inch) 12 1/2” 14 1/2” 19 1/4” 18” B (inch) 11” 11 3/4” 11 3/4” 15 3/4” C (inch) 10” 10 3/8” 10 3/8” 15 1/2” Schematic Construction Heating element Switch Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 6: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION The Eemax Mini Tank water heaters can be used in most under the coun- ter, point of use applications. EMT models are designed to supply hot water for all hand wash and kitchen sinks in a residential, commercial or industrial environment.
  • Page 7: Technical Description

    (EMT1 = 24 lbs. - EMT2.5 = 41 lbs. - EMT4 = 57 lbs. - EMT6 = 76 lbs.). Hang the water heater on the bracket and pull downwards on the water heater to insure that both “fingers”...
  • Page 8: 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 9 T/P Valve Discharge pipe: Must NOT be smaller in diameter than the outlet diameter of the valve, or have any reducing couplings. Must NOT be plugged or blocked. Must be made of suitable material for hot water. Must not be over 15’ in length. Must not have more than two elbows.
  • Page 10: Filling The Water Heater

    The purpose of the aerator is to restrict the amount of water flow exit- ing the EMT1 which allows the water heater to produce hot water for a longer duration. If the aerator is not used the 1.3 gallon capacity of the EMT1 will be depleted quickly.
  • Page 11: Electrical Connections

    110-120 V/AC receptacle. Adhere to all pertinent State and local codes. Install the correct size circuit breaker into the master panel. The Eemax EMT water heater was manufactured and wired in accordance with UL requirements. The water heater is equipped with an overheat limiting device with a manual reset.
  • 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 service person (plumber or electrician) 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. Remove the heating element (see above). 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: For various reasons the high limit safety shut off switch will occasionally shut the water heater down. This shut down will occur when water tem- peratures exceed 190F. Power is automatically turned off to the heating element.
  • Page 16: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM: Water does not get hot Make sure the power supply is on and working. If light does not come on, check that the reset button is pushed in; follow steps from previous section. 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 Disassembly & Parts List

    Schematic Disassembly EMT1 - EMT2.5 - EMT4 - EMT6 32 31 Parts List EMT1 - EMT2.5 - EMT4 - EMT6 Name of Part Qty. Name of Part Qty. Tank Component Back Cover Thermostat Power Switch Temp. Adjust Panel Power Switch Box...
  • Page 18: Warranty

    (x) five years from the date of original purchase or (y) the date of Owner’s occupancy of a new dwelling in which the Eemax Mini Tank Water Heater is installed. However, if Owner cannot document the original date of purchase with the original sales receipt, then the limited warranty period begins on the date the Eemax Mini Tank Water Heater was manufactured.
  • Page 19: Warranty

    Owner in order to repair the water heater. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this limited warranty, if the Eemax Mini Tank Water Heater fails or leaks because of defects in materials or Manufac- turer’s workmanship during the applicable warranty period set forth above, Owner...
  • Page 20 Eemax Inc. 353 Christian Street Oxford, CT 06478 toll free: 800 543 6163 fax 203 267 7975 web: www.eemax.com email: info@eemaxinc.com...

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