Eccotemp EM-2.5, Use & Care Manual

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Page 2: ...__________ 9 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve __________________________________________ 9 10 Filling The Water Heater ____________________________________________________ 11 Electrical Connections _...

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Page 4: ...it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 8 Only qualified service personnel should service this water heater Contact nearest authorized service facility when questions arise or...

Page 5: ...EL Capacity Voltage Power 120 VAC Max Water Pressure Weight empty Amperage Phases Gallons VAC Watts psi lbs Amps EM 2 5 2 5 110 120 1440 150 20 12 1 EM 4 0 4 0 110 120 1440 150 25 12 1 EM 7 0 7 0 110...

Page 6: ...in 13 6 15 2 17 2 B in 13 6 15 2 17 2 C in 11 12 2 14 2 A B C EM 2 5 EM 4 0 EM 7 0 Power Light Thermostat Indicate Light Overheat Limiter Heating Element Power Plug Thermal Cutout Thermostat Power Lam...

Page 7: ...ctions before connecting to electrical outlet CAUTION The thermostat has been pre set at the factory to 51 7 C 125 F or lower to reduce the risk of the scald injury CAUTION Hydrogen gas can be produce...

Page 8: ...ions or because of improper installation performed by an unqualified installer CHOOSE A LOCATION that allows ease of access for maintenance ideally with at least 9 clearance at the top from the ceilin...

Page 9: ...ve equipment required by local codes and no less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of...

Page 10: ...lure of the element gasket may be due to thermal expansion in a closed water supply system The water utility supply meter may contain a check valve backflow preventer or water pressure reducing valve...

Page 11: ...m If air remains in the tank the element will be damaged when the electric cord is plugged in Connect the water heater to a GROUNDED OUTLET The water heater is fitted with a power cord that is intende...

Page 12: ...inated while the water is being heated If the water in the tank is at the desired temperature the lamp will NOT be illuminated The temperature adjusting knob will increase the temperature by turning t...

Page 13: ...before draining you must unplug the power cord DRAINING AND REMOVING THE WATER HEATER 1 Unplug the water heater 2 Open a hot water faucet to let hot water run out Allow water to flow until water is n...

Page 14: ...ons to their original locations REPLACING THE ANODE ROD The anode rod helps protect the tank against corrosion Depending on the water condition the magnesium anode rod may need to be changed every yea...

Page 15: ...the high temperature water inside the heater WARNING Do not tamper with the reset button to override overheating shut down 1 Unplug the water heater from the electric outlet 2 Drain and remove the wat...

Page 16: ...OBLEM Indicator light not on 1 If the light does not come on but water gets hot check for faulty bulb 2 Check reset button follow steps from previous section PROBLEM Brown water 1 Brown or rusty water...

Page 17: ...lock down cable clamp 1 ABSFR500 17 screw 3 ST3 5x18 18 screw 2 M4x10 19 thermostat 1 CQ C VDE CE UL certificate 60 C 20A RHOS No Name of parts Qty Materials Size certificate approved 20 temperature...

Page 18: ...warranty if a The water heater or any of its component parts has been subject to misuse alteration neglect or accident or b The water heater has not been installed in accordance with the applicable l...

Page 19: ...ons in warmer climates ie18 INDOOR ONLY 3 5 Gallons Per Minute 240 24kw 100 8 Automatic 90 140 2 5 GPM 58 3 5 GPM 45 4 5 GPM 32 2 year limited 13 x 5 x 21 26 lbs whole home up to 3 applications ie24 I...