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Table Of Contents

Water Heater Safety .....................................................................
Installing Your Electric Water Heater ........................................

Unpacking Instructions ................................................
Location Requirements ................................................
Electrical Requirements ...............................................
Water System Piping ...................................................
Installation Checklist ....................................................

Operating Your Water Heater .......................................................

Water Temperature Regulation ....................................
Adjusting the Thermostat .....................................................
Operational Conditions ........................................................

Maintenance of Your Water Heater .................................................
Trouble Shooting Chart .............................................................
Repair Parts Illustration .............................................................

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To obtain technical, warranty or service assistance during or

after the installation of this water heater, call toll free 1-800-

999-9515
When calling for assistance, please have the following

information ready:

1. Model number

2. 7 Digit product number

3. Serial number

4. Date of installation

5. Place of Purchase

Solar Storage Tank

Water Heater

Installation

Instructions and

Use & Care Guide

6510237

November 2001

Supercedes 6510165

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Page 1: ...r Trouble Shooting Chart Repair Parts Illustration PAGE 2 3 8 3 4 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 To obtain technical warranty or service assistance during or after the installation of this water heater call toll free 1 800 999 9515 When calling for assistance please have the following information ready 1 Model number 2 7 Digit product number 3 Serial number 4 Date of installation 5 Place of ...

Page 2: ...ish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances Warning This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm This appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed incl...

Page 3: ...ing instructions outlined in this manual If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install this water heater or you have difficulty following the directions you should not proceed but have a qualified person perform the installation of this water heater Massachusetts code requires this water heater to be installed in accordance with Massachusetts Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code 248 CMR sect...

Page 4: ...The water heater should be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure Due to the normal corrosive action of water the tank will begin to leak after an extended period of time It is recommended that a suitable drain pan be installed under the water heater as shown below This pan i...

Page 5: ...ubmerged in water will destroy them The manufacturer will not warranty any elements damaged in this manner FIGURE 2 HEATING ELEMENT 2 Shut off the power to the unit 3 Loosen the screw holding the junction box cover to the top of the water heater Set the cover aside 4 Connect the electrical supply to the water heater in accordance with local utility requirements and codes A standard 1 2 inch openin...

Page 6: ...e of the water heater The working pressure is stated on the water heater s data plate If water supply pressure does exceed 80 of the working pressure a pressure limiting valve with a bypass may need to be installed in the cold water supply line This should be placed on the supply to the entire house in order to maintain equal hot and cold water pressures Important Heat cannot be applied to the wat...

Page 7: ...with piping that has been treated with chromate s boiler seal or other chemicals DO NOT add any chemicals to the system piping which will contaminate the potable water supply 8 Install a temperature and pressure relief valve and discharge line in the opening marked T P RELIEF VALVE Install as specified under Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve 9 After piping has been properly connected to the wa...

Page 8: ...st not allow temperatures in the tank to exceed 180 F and must protect the system from freeze damage when the temperatures approach freezing This solar storage tank does not contain a heat exchanger therefore only potable drinkable water may be allowed to enter the tank If this solar storage tank is installed in a system using any heat transfer fluid other than potable water a seperate heat exchan...

Page 9: ...o the building Must be capable of withstanding 250 F 121 C without distortion Must be installed to allow complete drainage of both the valve and discharge line Installation Check List Water Heater Location Centrally located with the water piping system Located indoors and in a vertical position Protected from freezing temperatures Provisions made to protect the area from water damage Drain pan ins...

Page 10: ...at past 120 F on the thermostat will increase the risk of scald injury Hot water can produce first degree burns within 120 F 49 C more than 5 minutes 130 F 54 C at 20 seconds 140 F 60 C at 3 seconds 150 F 66 C at 1 1 2 seconds 160 F 71 C at less than 1 second During low demand periods when hot water is not being used a lower thermostat setting will reduce energy losses and may satisfy your normal ...

Page 11: ...nts must be made by qualified service personnel 1 Shut off the power to the water heater 2 Remove the access cover and fold the insulation outward and away from the thermostat Do not remove the plastic cover 3 Using a screwdriver to adjust the thermostat pointer set the thermostat to the desired water temperature Be sure the RED reset button High Limit Control is properly set push in firmly to res...

Page 12: ...r Sounds During the normal operation of the water heater sounds or noises may be heard These noises are common and may result from the following 1 Normal expansion and contraction of metal parts during periods of heat up and cool down 2 Sediment buildup in the tank bottom will create varying amounts of noise and may cause premature tank failure Drain and flush the tank as directed under Draining a...

Page 13: ...esently in the water heater This information can be found on the flange or terminal block of the element or on the water heater data plate 1 Shut off the electric power to the water heater 2 Drain the water heater as directed under Draining and Flushing FIGURE 14 SCREWS WIRES ELEMENT Heating Element Replacement 7 Close the drain valve Open the nearest hot water faucet and allow the tank to fill co...

Page 14: ...ong piping connections 6 Leaking faucets 7 Wasted hot water 8 Long runs of exposed piping 9 Hot water piping in exposed wall 1 Defective element 1 Excessive water pressure 2 Closed system CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Turn on electrical switch Check for blown fuses or tripped breaker 2 Reset Check for source of trouble and correct 3 Replace thermostat 1 Replace thermostat 2 Replace element 3 Replace thermos...

Page 15: ...l serial and product number 2 Item number 3 Parts description LEGEND Not supplied on some models Electrical Assisted only REPAIR PARTS LIST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 COLD INLET NIPPLE DIPTUBE SOLAR INLET OUTLET DIPTUBE ANODE ROD 80 GALLON 1 ANODE ANODE ROD 120 GALLON 2 ANODES NIPPLE T P VALVE JUNCTION BOX COVER ELEMENT GASKET ELEMENT PLUG ELEMENT THERMOSTAT THERMOSTAT COVER ELECTRICAL...

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