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ECCOTEMP
EM-2.5 / EM-4.0 / EM-6.0
Electric Mini Tank Water Heaters
Installation and Operating Instruction Manual

Important Safety Instructions 2
Technical Data 3-4
General Information 5
Technical Description 6
Installation Instructions 6-10
Plumbing Connections 7
Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve 7-8
Filling The Water Heater 9
Electrical Connections 9
Instructions For Use 10
Maintenance Instructions 11-13
Troubleshooting 14
Schematic Disassembly & Parts List 15-16
Warranty 17-19
Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons should be
followed, including:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS WATER HEATER.
2. This water heater must be grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 10.
3. Install or locate this water heater only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
4. Use this water heater only for its intended use as described in
this manual.
5. Do not use an extension cord set with this water heater. If no
receptacle is available adjacent to the water heater, contact a
qualified electrician to have one properly installed.
6. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used
by children.
7. Do not operate this water heater if it has a damaged cord or plug,
if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
8. This water heater should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The manufacturer and/or distributor is not responsible for damages
caused by improper installation, or by non observance of the
instructions in this manual.
A QUALIFIED, LICENSED TECHNICIAN MUST ALWAYS INSTALL THE
WATER HEATER AND CONDUCT ALL SUBSEQUENT SERVICE WORK
AND/OR MAINTENANCE.
IMPORTANT!!!
FILL THE TANK COMPLETELY FULL WITH WATER AND HAVE WATER
FLOWING FROM THE HOT WATER FAUCET BEFORE ACTIVATING POWER
TO THE HEATER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR DAMAGE WILL RESULT.
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MODEL EM-2.5 EM-4.0 EM-6.0
Capacity (gallons) 2.5 4.0 6.0
Voltage (Vac) 110-120 110-120 110-120
Power at 120 Vac (Watts) 1440 1440 1440
Max. Water Pressure (psi) 150 150 150
Weight (empty) (lbs.) 20 24 26
Amperage (Amps) 12 12 12
Phases 111
Technical Data
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