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Instruction Manual
RESIDENTIAL HUD SIDE PLUMBING ELECTRIC
WATER HEATERS
FOR POTABLE WATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACE HEATING
LISTED
GAMA certification applies to all
residential electric water heaters
with capacities of 20 to 120 gallons.
Input rating of 12 Kw or less.
ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS
PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER.
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SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install,
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GENERAL SAFETY 3
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INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and 2. The installation must conform with these instructions and the local maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. code authority having jurisdiction and the requirements of the power company. In the absence of code requirements follow the current edition of the NEC, National Electrical Code, NFPA-70 which may be Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual: ordered from: National Fire Protection
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TYPICAL INSTALLATION INSTALL SUITABLE DRAIN PANS INSTALL VACUUM RELIEF IN COLD INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK UNDER HEATERS TO PREVENT WATER INLET LINE AS REQUIRED OR DEVICE IF WATER HEATER IS DAMAGE DUE TO LEAKAGE. REFER BY LOCAL CODES. INSTALLED IN A CLOSED WATER TO WATER HEATER LOCATION ON SYSTEM. PAGE 8. FIGURE 1. 5
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MIXING VALVE USAGE FIGURE 2. Water (Potable) Heating: All models are considered suitable for HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: water (potable) heating only. Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infir
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LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER • Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater while Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow will not cause at the same time shutting off its water supply. damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to install the Also, the water heater must be located and/or protected so it is not water heater in an attic or upper floor. When such locatio
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The water within the water heater tank expands as it is heated and When testing the water ways, H.U.D. Standards state: “Water increases the pressure of the water system. If the relieving point of distribution system: All water piping in the water distribution system the water heater’s temperature-pressure relief valve is reached, the shall be subjected to a pressure test. The test shall be made by valve will relieve the excess pressure. The temperature-pressure subjecting the system to air or
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The valve is certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment of materials as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shut-off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22 • CSA 4.4, and the code requirements of ASME. If replaced, the valve must meet the requirements of local codes, but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified as indicated in the above paragrap
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To fill the water heater with water: Secure all insulation using tape. 1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater. 2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use. 3. To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until a constant flo
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WIRING DIAGRAMS TURN OFF THE HEATER ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. FIGURE 7. 11
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WIRING 1. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when working on the water heater. This could be with a circuit breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate disconnect switch. 2. Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit breaker box. This circuit must be the right size and have its own fuse or circuit breaker. 3. If metal conduit is used for the grounding conductor: A. The grounding electrode conductor shall be of copper, aluminum, Never use w
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TEMPERATURE REGULATION Due to the nature of the typical water heater, the water temperature in TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT certain situations may vary up to 30°F (16.7 °C) higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. Any water heater’s intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water is needed for cleansing, cleaning, and sanitizing (bodies, dishes, clothing). Untempered hot water can present a scald hazard. Depending on the time element, and the people involved (adults, c
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION THERMAL EXPANSION “AIR” IN HOT WATER FAUCETS Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc. to control these types of problems. HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water When these devices are not equipped with an internal by-pass, and no system that has not been used for a long
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and ANODE ROD INSPECTION continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one. If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion. You may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water m
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1. Turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater. 4. Remove the two wires attached to the thermostat. 2. Remove the outer door, insulation block and pad in the order they 5. Remove the thermostat from behind the thermostat bracket. are installed. 6. Disconnect wires from thermostat and slide out of the bracket. 3. A. Models with lower thermostat without high limit: Lift 7. Place the new lower thermostat in the bracket making sure it fits out the tab as shown below to unclip the termin
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The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To B. Models with Upper or Lower Thermostat with High avoid scalding, make sure all connections are tight and that the water Limit: Lift out the tab as shown below to unclip the terminal flow is directed away from any person. cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat. 4. Remove the two screws securing the outer door, and remove door. FIGURE 15.
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11. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater. 12. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use. 13. To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air
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LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater make sure the electrical power supply has been turned “OFF” before checking the tank for leakage. *A. Condensation and dripping may be seen on pipes if the water temperature is low in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking. *B. The anode rod fitting may be leaking. C. Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area. If the
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES These guidelines should be utilized by a qualified service agent. Problem Cause Solution Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection, Tighten threaded connections. WATER LEAKS relief valve or drain valve. (See Leakage Checkpoints on 19) Leakage from other appliances or water lines. Inspect other appliances near water heater. Thermal expansion in closed water system. Instal
