Table Of Contents - State Water Heaters RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC WATER HEATER Service Handbook

Introduction
Certification and Approval.....................1
Tools ......................................................... 2
Terms, Definitions, Formulas..................... 2
Residential Electric Water Heaters
Installation.................................................. 4
Construction............................................... 7
Element Test - continuity ........................... 8
Element Test - grounded ........................... 9
Element Test - amperage ........................ 10
Field Wiring.............................................. 12
Thermostats............................................. 13
C-2 Circuit & Sequence of Operation ...... 14
C-2 Circuit Testing ................................... 15
A-6 Circuit and Wiring.............................. 16
A-6 Sequence of Operation ..................... 17
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC HANDBOOK INTRODUCTION
This service handbook is designed to aid in servicing and troubleshooting Residential
Electric water heaters in the field. No duplication or reproduction of this book may be made
without the express written authorization of the manufacturer.
The following text and illustrations will provide you with a step-by-step procedure to
verify proper installation, operation, and troubleshooting procedures. Additional quick reference
data is included to assist you in servicing this product.
The information contained in this handbook is designed to answer commonly faced
situations encountered in the operation of the Residential Electric product line and is not
meant to be all-inclusive. If you are experiencing a problem not covered in this
handbook, please contact the Information Center at 1-800-365-0024 or your local
distributor for further assistance. This handbook is intended for use by licensed
plumbing professionals and reference should be made to the instructional manual
accompanying the product.
Code Compliance - All models meet or exceed federal minimum energy standards
effective January 20, 2004, according to latest editions of the National Appliance Energy
Conservation Act (NAECA). They also comply with the latest editions of the B.O.C.A.
National Codes, C.E.C., U.B.C., S.B.C.C., C.A.B.O. and the H.U.D. standards. All
models U.L. Listed according to safety specifications outlined in Underwriters'
Laboratories, Inc. Standards for Safety (U.L. 174).
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Technical Training Department
Ashland City, Tennessee ©2004
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC WATER HEATER
SERVICE HANDBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS
1 of 36
A-9 Off Peak Circuit...........................18
A-9 Circuit Sequence of Oper............19
Three phase unbalanced circuit ........20
A-9 Circuit Testing .............................21
Miscellaneous Information.................24
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