HPWH HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL P/N# 240-3554, Rev. 2.1 [07/04] Shipping Damage MUST be Reported to the Carrier IMMEDIATELY!!! Examine the exterior. Remove cover and examine compressor and piping for signs of damage. This manual is intended as an aid to qualified service SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS personnel for proper installation, operation, and main- tenance of the Watter$aver Heat Pump Water Heater.
TABLE OF CONTENTS CONSUMER INFORMATION Installer and Owner Notes ......1 This water heater should be installed in accordance with Safety Instructions ........1 the local code authority having jurisdiction; the power Consumer Information ......... 2 company or electric utility; and this installation manual. Consumer Responsibilities ......
The Watter$aver should be located in an area not subject TAMPERING AND MODIFICATION to physical damage by moving vehicles or area flooding. (Figure 1.) DANGER Figure 1 Residential Garage Installation Tampering with the thermostat, heater elements, elec- trical connections, or temperature and pressure re- lief valve is dangerous and may result in serious in- jury or death.
heater near a suitable inside drain. Outside drains are subject GENERAL INSTALLATION to freezing temperatures which can obstruct the drain line. The piping should be at least ¾” I.D. and pitched for proper WARNING drainage. (Figure 2.) Failure to follow the instructions in this installation, op- Figure 2 T&P Relief Valve and Condensate eration, and maintenance manual will release the manu-...
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6. Ensure the toggle switch on the control board (See “Re- TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE placement Parts List” on page 16 for location.) is in the “HP” (T&P VALVE) position. In the “ELEC” position, the heat pump system is disabled and the unit will operate as an electric resistance WARNING water heater ONLY.
supply system. The water utility supply meter may contain DISCHARGE DRAIN LINES a check valve, backflow preventer, or water pressure reducing valve. This will create a closed water system. During the • Must not be smaller than the pipe size of the relief heating cycle of the water heater, water expands, causing valve or drain stubs.
1. Install the water piping and fittings as shown in Figure 3 7. After piping has been properly connected to the water by connecting the cold water supply to the fitting marked heater, open all hot water faucets and the cold water supply “C”...
IMPORTANT: Figures 5 and 6 are provided as reference INSTALLING ELECTRICAL WIRING drawings for the 208/240V 2-WIRE MODELS ONLY. TO THE WATER HEATER Always reference the wiring diagram on the water heater for the correct electrical connections. 1. BE SURE TANK IS COMPLETELY FILLED WITH WATER before making any electrical connections.
WATER HEATER OPERATION START-UP AND OPERATION 1. When there is a demand for hot water, cold water (from WARNING the water supply), enters the tank, travels down the dip tube, and is delivered to the bottom of the tank. DO NOT attempt to operate or repair this water heater if the thermostat or surrounding insulation has been 2.
During low demand periods when hot water is not being • Normal expansion/contraction of metal parts during used, a lower thermostat setting will reduce energy loss heat-up and cool-down. and may satisfy your hot water needs. If hot water use is •...
1. Disconnect power to the unit. WATTER$AVER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 2. Close the cold water inlet valve and open a nearby UNIT DOES NOT TURN ON hot water faucet. AFTER WIRING IS COMPLETE 3. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate it Insufficient Power From Breaker.
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EVAPORATOR FROSTING OR ICING (continued) INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER (continued) Loss Of Refrigerant Charge/Leak In Heat Pump Sys- Long Runs Of Exposed Piping Or Hot Water Piping In tem. Repair leak and reprocess heat pump system with 16 Exposed Wall. Insulate piping. oz.
5. Clean the area where the gasket fits to the tank. If HEATING ELEMENT REPLACEMENT you are replacing the bottom element, remove the accumulated sediment on the bottom of the tank. WARNING 6. Make sure the replacement element has the correct Heating element removal and replacement involves the voltage and wattage rating.
WATTER$AVER COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS W ATTER$AVER COMM ON REPLACEMENT PARTS Part Num ber Description 240-0817 24" Fan Cord 240-3192 230V H PWH Fan 240-3653 High Tem perature Cutout Switch 240-3289 Control Board Support (Not Show n) 240-4177 Control Board (60 H z) 240-4248 Control Board (50 H z) 240-3665...