Table Of Contents; Introduction; Preparing For The Installation - State Water Heaters 100 Series Instruction Manual

safe InstallatIon, use, and serVIce ..................................... 2
Important Definitions ..................................................................... 2
General safety InforMatIon ................................................... 2
precautions ..................................................................................... 2
hydrogen Gas (flammable) ........................................................... 3
IntroductIon .................................................................................. 4
preparing for the Installation ........................................................ 4
dIMensIons and capacItIes data ............................................. 5
Model and ratInG ......................................................................... 6
locatInG the new water heater ............................................ 7
facts to consider about the location ......................................... 7
user care ........................................................................................ 7
draining the water heater ............................................................. 7
filling the water heater ................................................................. 7
user's InforMatIon ...................................................................... 8
electronIc control Models operatIon ........................ 8-18
INSTALLATION .................................................................................. 19
Required Ability .............................................................................. 19
General ........................................................................................... 19
Contaminated Water ....................................................................... 19
Circulating Pump ............................................................................ 19
Insulation Blankets ......................................................................... 19
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ................................................ 19
Water Line Connections ................................................................. 20
Closed Water Systems ................................................................... 20
Thermal Expansion ........................................................................ 20
note:
user/owner (Bold text)
QUALIFIED INSTALLER/SERVICE AGENCY ONLY (STANDARD TExT).
Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed
and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.
Installation and service of this water heater requires ability equivalent
to that of a licensed tradesman or qualified agency (page 2) in the
field involved. Plumbing and electrical work are required.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:
• ANSI - American National Standards Institute
• ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturer's Association
• NEC - National Electrical Code
• NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
• UL - Underwriters Laboratory

preparInG for the InstallatIon

1. Read the "General Safety Information" section of this manual first
and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow the safety
rules, the water heater may not operate safely. It could cause
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of the electric water heater. It also contains
warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be
aware of. All warnings and all instructions are essential to the
proper operation of the water heater and your safety. READ THE
ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR
OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
Detailed installation diagrams are provided for the Qualified

taBle of contents

ELECTRICAL ..................................................................................... 21
Amperage Table/Overcurrent Protection ........................................ 22
Heater Circuits - Electronic Control Models ................................... 22
Control Circuit - Electronic Control Models .................................... 22
WIRING DIAGRAMS .......................................................................... 23
OPERATION ....................................................................................... 32
General ........................................................................................... 32
Filling the Water Heater .................................................................. 32
Initial Start Up ................................................................................. 32
Draining the Water Heater .............................................................. 32
TEMPERATURE REGULATION ........................................................ 33
High Temperature Limit Controls (ECO) ......................................... 33
Thermostat Controls ....................................................................... 33
Thermostat Settings - Surface Mount Control ............................... 33
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................. 34
General ........................................................................................... 34
Anode Inspection and Replacement .............................................. 34
Flushing .......................................................................................... 34
Sediment Removal ......................................................................... 34
Lime Scale Removal ...................................................................... 34
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST .................................................. 35
Checklist ......................................................................................... 35
Leakage Checkpoints ..................................................................... 36
FEATURES AND COMPONENTS ..................................................... 37
PIPING DIAGRAMS ........................................................................... 39
NOTES ............................................................................................... 48

IntroductIon

Installer in this manual. These diagrams will serve to provide the
installer with a reference for the materials and method of piping
suggested. IT IS NECESSARY THAT ALL WATER PIPING AND
THE ELECTRICAL WIRING BE INSTALLED AND CONNECTED
AS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAMS.
The model and rating plate on page 6 certain markings into
useful information. These references should be used to identify
the heater.
2. The installation must conform with these instructions and
the Local/National code authority having jurisdiction and the
requirements of the power company. In the absence of Local/
National codes, the installation must comply with the latest
editions of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 or the Canadian
Electrical Code CSA C22.1. The National Electrical Code may
be ordered from: National Fire Protection Association, 1
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. The Canadian Electrical
Code is available from the Canadian Standards Association,
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH 44131.
3. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not
understand any portion of the instructions, call the toll free
number listed on the back cover of this manual for technical
assistance.
A sample rating plate is shown on page 6 of this manual. In
order to expedite your request, please have full model and serial
number available for the technician.
4. Carefully plan your intended placement of the water heater.
Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with
the "Locating the New Water Heater" section in this manual.
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