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Residential Solar Water Heater
USE & CARE MANUAL
WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONTRACTOR
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Do Not Destroy this Manual. Please read careful-
ly and keep in a safe place for Future Reference.
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Printed in USA
The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, for the installing
contractor, to provide requirements and recommendations for the
proper installation and adjustment of the water heater; and two,
for the owner-operator, to explain the features, operation, safe-
ty precautions, maintenance and trouble shooting of the water
heater. This manual also includes a parts list.
It is imperative that all persons who are expected to install, op-
erate or adjust this water heater read the instructions carefully
so that they may understand how to do so.
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Recognize this symbol as an Indication of Impor-
tant Safety Information!
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LISTED
786H
AP12611 (04/02)
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- Page 1 Residential Solar Water Heater USE & CARE MANUAL ® LISTED 786H WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONTRACTOR The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, for the installing contractor, to provide requirements and recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater; and two, for the owner-operator, to explain the features, operation, safe- ty precautions, maintenance and trouble shooting of the water heater.
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Page 2: General Safety Precautions
General Safety Precautions Be sure to read and understand the entire Use & Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. It may save you time and cost. Pay particular attention to the General Safety Precautions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death . Should you have prob- lems understanding the instructions in this manual, or have any questions, STOP, and get help from a qualified installer, service technician, or the local electric utility. -
Page 3: Local Installation Regulations
Introduction The location chosen for the water heater must take into considera- CAUTION tion the following: The water heater should not be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will result in damage to the area adjacent to it or LOCAL INSTALLATION REGULATIONS to lower floors of the structure. -
Page 4: Junction Box
Installation rating label located on front of the heater (1 watt = 3.412 BTUH). To Electrical Distribution Panel Connect the outlet of the relief valve to a suitable open drain so Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve To Cold that the discharge water cannot contact live electrical parts and Water Anode to eliminate potential water damage. -
Page 5: Installation Checklist
Installation B. Non-metallic sheathed cable or metallic conduit or metallic Recommended Over Current Protection Copper Wire Size - sheathed cable not approved for use as a ground conductor shall Total (Fuse or Circuit Breaker) AWG Based on N.E.C. Water include a separate conductor for grounding. It should be attached Amperage Rating Table 310-16 (75°C.) Heater... -
Page 6: Operation
Operation SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A. Do turn off power to water heater if it has been subjected to CAUTION over heating, fire, flood or physical damage. Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this B. Do Not turn on water heater unless it is filled with water. water heater that has not been used for a long period of time (gener- ally two weeks or more). -
Page 7: Emergency Instructions
Operation The thermostat protective cover SHOULD NOT be removed . In order to drain water heater, turn off cold water supply, then it (Refer to Fig. 4.) Press red “RESET” button. Replace insulation is necessary to open a hot water faucet or lift the handle on the and jacket access panel before turning on power to water heater. -
Page 8: Replacement Parts List
Replacement Parts List Instructions for placing a Parts Orders: Address parts orders to the distributor or store from where the heater was 80 - 120 Gallon Models purchased. All parts orders should include: 1. Model number and Serial number of heater (from rating plate). Top Connect Models 2. - Page 9 Replacement Parts List Ref. Qty. Part Description Req’d Dip Tube Gasket Dip Tube (Cold Inlet) Dip Tube (Collector Feed) Dip Tube (Collector Return) Hot Outlet Anode Rod Plate Cover Junction Box Cover Cavity Insulation Jacket Access Panel Heating Element Gasket Heating Element Thermostat Bracket Thermostat...
- Page 10 Replacement Parts List Instructions for placing a Parts Orders: Address parts orders to the distributor or store from where the heater was 80 - 120 Gallon Models purchased. All parts orders should include: 1. Model number and Serial number of heater (from rating plate). Side Connect Models 2.
- Page 11 Replacement Parts List Ref. Qty. Part Description Req’d Dip Tube Gasket Dip Tube (Cold Inlet) Anode Rod Relief Valve Hot Outlet Plate Cover Junction Box Cover Thermostat Thermostat Protective Cover Cavity Insulation Jacket Access Panel Heating Element Gasket Heating Element Thermostat Bracket Collector Feed Nipple Nipple Shroud...
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Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide
Trouble Shooting Guide NATURE OF TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE SERVICE No Hot Water 1. Improper Wiring Rewire per Wiring Diagram 2. No Power — blown fuse or circuit breaker tripped a. Shorted wiring ** Replace or repair b. Circuit overloaded ** Provide adequate circuit or reduce load c. -
Page 13: Supplemental Instructions
NOTICE FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon ca- pacity, a brochure with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be obtained from: OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT 400 P Street... - Page 14 THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...
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Page 16: Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL BRANCH CIRCUIT DISTRIBUTION PANEL TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. LIMIT (ECO) THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. LIMIT (ECO) HEATING ELEMENT HEATING ELEMENT 208V/240V SINGLE ELEMENT ONLY Grounding conductor may be required. SINGLE ELEMENT 120 V ONLY Refer to Wiring Section of Manual FIG.
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