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State Water Heaters 184671-000 Instruction Manual

State Water Heaters 184671-000 Instruction Manual

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GAMA certification applies to all
residential electric water heaters
with capacities of 20 to 120 gallons.
Input rating of 12 Kw or less.
ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS
PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER.
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 1203
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WHEN EVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.

Instruction Manual

RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC

WATER HEATERS

FOR POTABLE WATER
1
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACE HEATING
PART NO. 184671-000
LISTED

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER. KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WHEN EVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED. PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 1203 PART NO. 184671-000...

  • Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service

    SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard.

  • Page 3: General Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and 2. The installation must conform with these instructions and the local maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. code authority having jurisdiction and the requirements of the power company.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ........................... 2 GENERAL SAFETY ................................... 3 INTRODUCTION ....................................4 Preparing for the New Installation ............................4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................5 TYPICAL INSTALLATION .................................. 6 MIXING VALVE USAGE ..................................7 LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER ............................8 Facts to Consider About Location ............................

  • Page 6: Typical Installation

    TYPICAL INSTALLATION LOWBOYS UPRIGHTS COMPACTS TABLE TOPS INSTALL SUITABLE DRAIN PANS UNDER HEATERS TO PREVENT DAMAGE DUE TO LEAKAGE. REFER TO WATER HEATER LOCATION ON PAGE 8. INSTALL VACUUM RELIEF IN COLD WATER INLET LINE AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK OR DEVICE IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM.

  • Page 7: Mixing Valve Usage

    MIXING VALVE USAGE FIGURE 2. Water (Potable) Heating: All models are considered suitable for HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: water (potable) heating only. Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact.

  • Page 8: Locating The New Water Heater

    LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to install the FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION water heater in an attic or upper floor. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are available from your local plumbing contractor.

  • Page 9: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve

    TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE The water within the water heater tank expands as it is heated and increases the pressure of the water system. If the relieving point of the water heater’s temperature-pressure relief valve is reached, the valve will relieve the excess pressure. The temperature-pressure relief valve is not intended for the constant relief of thermal expansion.

  • Page 10: Filling The Water Heater

    The Discharge Pipe: If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to • Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve, or the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the have any reducing couplings or other restrictions.

  • Page 11: Wiring Diagrams

    WIRING DIAGRAMS TURN OFF THE HEATER ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. FIGURE 6.

  • Page 12: Wiring

    WIRING 1. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when working on the water heater. This could be with a circuit breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate disconnect switch. 2. Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit breaker box.

  • Page 13: Temperature Regulation

    TEMPERATURE REGULATION Due to the nature of the typical water heater, the water temperature in TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT certain situations may vary up to 30°F (16.7 °C) higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. Any water heater’s intended purpose is to heat water.

  • Page 14: For Your Information

    FOR Y FOR Y FOR YOUR INFORMA OUR INFORMA OUR INFORMA OUR INFORMATION TION TION TION FOR Y FOR Y OUR INFORMA TION THERMAL EXPANSION “AIR” IN HOT WATER FAUCETS Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc.

  • Page 15: Periodic Maintenance

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ANODE ROD INSPECTION If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one.

  • Page 16: Element Cleaning/Replacement

    1. Turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater. 4. Remove the two wires attached to the thermostat. 2. Remove the outer door, insulation block and pad in the order they 5. Remove the thermostat from behind the thermostat bracket. are installed.
  • Page 17 The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To Models with Upper or Lower Thermostat with High avoid being scald, make sure all connections are tight and that the Limit: Lift out the tab as shown below to unclip the terminal water flow is directed away from any person.

  • Page 18: Drain Valve Washer Replacement

    11. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater. 12.Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use.

  • Page 19: Leakage Checkpoints

    LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater make sure the electrical power supply has been turned “OFF” before checking the tank for leakage. *A. Condensation and dripping may be seen on pipes if the water temperature is low in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guidelines

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES These guidelines should be utilized by a qualified service agent. Problem Cause Solution Tighten threaded connections. Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, WATER LEAKS relief valve or drain valve. (See Leakage Checkpoints on 19) Leakage from other appliances or water lines. Inspect other appliances near water heater.

  • Page 21: Repair Parts List

    REPAIR PARTS LIST LOWBOY AND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODELS Now that you have purchased this water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact the (Single and Dual Element) company it was purchased from or the manufacturer listed on the rating plate on the water heater.
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS LIST COMPACT OR MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME ELECTRIC MODELS Key No. Part Description Key No. Part Description Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Lower Outer Door Outlet Nipple Assembly Upper Outer Door Inlet Nipple Upper Thermostat w/Hi/Limit Junction Box Cover Anode Rod Upper and Lower Element Drain Valve (30 Gallon Model Only) Element Gasket...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS LIST TABLE TOP ELECTRIC MODELS Key No. Part Description Porcelain Top Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Primary Anode Rod Upper Thermostat w/Hi Limit Dip Tube Element w/Gasket Element Gasket Thermostat Bracket (ea.) Terminal Cover Outer Door (ea.) Lower Thermostat w/Hi Limit Terminal Cover Lower Thermostat Drain Access Door...

  • Page 24: Warranty

    • installed for indoor operation only; State Water Heaters (the warrantor) will furnish the • used at temperatures not exceeding the maximum ORIGINAL OWNER, 1) a replacement State water heater calibrated setting of its thermostat;...

  • Page 25: Warranty

    INSTALLATION INFORMATION Replacement Parts may be ordered through authorized Date Installed servicers or distributors. Refer to your local Yellow Pages for where to call or contact State Water Heaters, 500 Lindahl Parkway, Ashland City, TN 37015, phone: Company’s Name 1.800.821.2017.

  • Page 26: Notes

    NOTES NOTES: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________...
  • Page 28 500 Lindahl Parkway, Ashland City, TN 37015 Phone: 800-821-2017 Fax: 800-644-9306 www.statewaterheaters.com...

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