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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ................................ 2
Installation Instructions .......................... 3
Location ...................................... 3
Water Piping .................................. 4
Temperature & Pressure-Relief Valve ........... 4
Pressure Build-up in a Water System............ 5
Filling the Water Heater ........................ 5
Electrical Connections.......................... 8
Voltage ........................................ 9
Conversion Instructions ......................... 23
Field Conversions ............................ 23
Phase Conversions ............................23
Surface mount Thermostat .....................23
Wattage & Voltage Conversion for 208V,
240V, 277V & 480V Models ..................24
Wattage & Voltage Conversion for 600V Models..24
Operating Instructions .......................... 25
Installation Checklist .......................... 25
Starting the Water Heater ..................... 25
Start-up Procedure.............................26
Safety Controls ................................26
To reset the high limit switch....................26
Water Temperature Regulation ................ 26
To adjust the temperature on the thermostat .....26
General Maintenance ............................ 27
Water Heater Tank............................ 27
Clean Out Access .............................27
Element and Thermostat Replacement ..........27
Temperature and Pressure-Relief Valve ........ 27
Anodes ...................................... 27
Draining the Water Heater .................... 28
Vacation ..................................... 28
Getting Service for your Water Heater .......... 28
Replacement Parts............................... 29
Troubleshooting Guide .......................... 34
Warranty ........................................ 36
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important during the installation, operation, and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-
related messages have been provided in this manual and on your water heater. Always read and abide by all safety messages. These mes-
sages will point out the potential hazard, tell you how to reduce the risk of injury, and tell you what will happen if the instructions are not followed.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety
messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”.
Serious injury or death can occur if you do not
follow the instructions immediately.
Serious injury or death can occur if you do not
follow the instructions.
Before proceeding with the installation instructions:
1)
Inspect the water heater and its component parts for possible damage. Do not install or attempt to repair any damaged component
parts. If you detect any damage, contact the dealer where the water heater was purchased or the manufacturer listed on the war-
ranty card.
2)
Verify that the voltage being supplied corresponds to that which is marked on the water heater rating plate.
IMPORTANT
These instructions have been written as a guide for the proper installation and operation of your water heater, and the manufacturer
of this water heater will not accept any liability where these instructions have not been followed. However, for your safety and to avoid
damage caused by improper installation, this water heater must be installed by a Certified Licensed Professional, and meet all local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, in Canada, and/or the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70, in the United States.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
AVERTISSEMENT
ATTENTION
DO NOT use this water heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the water heater and to replace
any part of the control system which has been under water. Failure to follow this instruction can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.