INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS & HOME OWNERS MANUAL ECO 36 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION As when installing or using any high voltage electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed. Under no circumstances should attempt to clean, install, inspect, repair, disassemble or otherwise service this water heater without first shutting off all power to the unit directly at the breaker box.
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Ecosmart at 877-474-6473. Open the box and carefully unpack the water heater. Inspect all components. The contents of your box should include one: Model: ECO 36 Page 2 of 11...
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(2) SELECTING A LOCATION TO INSTALL This product is designed to be installed indoors only. You may be able to install your unit in an outdoor location as long as it is mounted in a suitable enclosure that protects it from rain, splashed water, direct sunlight, debris, and insects.
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BRACKET (on each side) ELECTRICAL CONDUIT COLD WATER WATER OUTLET INLET Model Number Depth (including temp Width (including Height (including water adjustment knob) brackets on the side) connections) ECO 36 4.5 inches 21 inches 17.75 inches Page 4 of 11...
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(4) PLUMBING INSTALLATION PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLATION AND BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Please follow all plumbing instructions carefully. We recommend that this product be installed by a licensed and qualified plumber in accordance with all applicable national, state, provincial, and local plumbing codes.
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Before installing this product, ensure that the home has sufficient electrical power available to handle the maximum amperage load of the applicable model. Figure #1 Electrical Specifications MODELS ECO 36 ELEMENTS VOLTAGE 240 v MAX KILOWATTS 36.0...
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INSTALLATION: STEP 1 Model ECO 36 requires 4 sets of wires and ground (see wiring diagram) Step 2 Take each wire pair and connect them to one breaker (see wiring diagram). Make sure that each breaker has one wire pair-black wire connected to it and one red wire.
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Number of breakers needed based on model being installed MODEL ECO 36 QUANTITY MIN. AMP RATING TYPE DOUBLE POLE STEP 1 Using a suitable wire gauge that meets all applicable electrical codes for the size of the breakers used, run the correct sets of wire from the home’s main breaker panel to the tankless water heater.
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Maximum flow rates in gallons per minute at 105◦F output temperature (based on 240V input power) Incoming Water Temperature ECO 36 Setting the output water temperature: The user controls on your new tankless water heater are very easy to operate. The digital display will show your current set water temperature at all times that the water heater is running.
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(7) Maintenance Your new electric tankless water heater requires no maintenance performance of your water heater and to reduce the risk of a water leak, we do recommend the following maintenance: You should inspect the CONNECTIONS on the inlet and outlet of the water heater at least on an annual basis for any signs of damage or failure.
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The following table represents some of the most common technical support questions we receive. Before calling us, please read thoroughly to see if your question or problem is addressed. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No power or incorrect wiring. Make sure the breakers at main electrical panel Water heater is not heating at all are ON.