EcoSmart ECO-6 Installation Instructions Manual page 10

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For the most part, operating your new tankless water heater is very similar to using any traditional water
heating system. However, it is very important that you carefully read all of the set-up procedures and
operating instructions and tips to ensure the maximum performance and energy savings from your new
water heater. We recommend that all members of the household read these General Operating
Instructions.
How your new water heater works: Your Tankless Water Heater does not store hot water like a
conventional tank-type water heater. It contains very high powered heating elements that are capable of
heating water instantly on-demand as you need it. As soon as you turn on a hot water faucet, a
sophisticated flow sensor recognizes that you have turned on the water. This sensor measures the water
flow rate while another sensor measures the incoming water temperature. This information is transmitted
continually to the computer logic controls which decide how much power to send to the heating elements
to heat the water to your desired temperature.
Since your new water heater works on a demand basis, it will absolutely never run out of hot water no
matter how many back to back showers you run!
It is important to keep in mind that all tankless water heaters are subject to a maximum flow rate that
they can handle all at once. If you exceed this flow rate, the heater will not be capable of fully heating the
water. How much water you will be able to demand from your water heater at any given time will depend
on the model you have selected and your incoming water temperature. If you live in an area of the
country where inlet water temperatures average 55º F or you have cold winters, you will probably NOT be
able to run multiple large water demands at the same time, however, you will be able to run all your hot
water applications back to back without ever having to wait. You will enjoy UNLIMITED HOT WATER.
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