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GENERAL SAFETY

The “Eemax Home Advantage” heater is specifically designed to take in hot or cold water and 
heat it to temperatures suitable for normal domestic usage up to a maximum of 140 F(60 C). 
To obtain optimum performance and energy savings, the unit should be located as
near as possible to the point of use. “Thermostatic” models indicated by the letters TC after 
the model number, these models and only these, can be fed with pre-heated water and be 
used to boost temperature

The unit is supplied with ¾’’ quick connect/disconnect  type fittings.   Follow the instructions 
supplied by the manufacturer of the fittings that are supplied with this manual.

When removing and re-installing the cover make sure to use the ground screw provided.  There 
are a total of 5 screws that affix the cover to the unit.  If you are missing any call technical 
support at 1-800-543-6163.

Also, ensure that the pipes are clear of installation debris before fitting the heater.

THIS HEATER MUST HAVE

TWO DEDICATED INDEPENDENT 240V, 220V 

or 208V 

CIRCUITS, USING CORRECTLY RATED WIRES AND CIRCUIT 

BREAKERS. PER UL 499, 18.4 THE RATING OF THE BRANCH-CIRCUIT 

OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE SHALL BE 150% OF THE RATING 

OF THE PRODUCT.  

DO NOT USE SPACE SAVING BREAKERS

.

WARNING

IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
CAN CAUSE

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE

. REFER TO 

THIS MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR CONSULT THE LOCAL ELECTRIC UTILITY FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION.

FAILURE TO 

GROUND

THE SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

WARNING

WARNING

WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE ONLY:  

THIS WATER HEATER MAY BE

EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE TYPE ONLY: CHECK THE RATING PLATE ON THE FRONT 
COVER OF UNIT FOR THE CORRECT VOLTAGE. DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH
ANY OTHER VOLTAGE OTHER THAN THE ONE SHOWN ON THE MODEL RATING PLATE.
FAILURE TO USE THE CORRECT VOLTAGE CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS WHICH CAN RESULT 
IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. IF YOU HAVE ANY 
QUESTIONS OR DOUBTS CONSULT EEMAX OR YOUR ELECTRIC COMPANY.

WARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! BEFORE REMOVING THE COVER OR SERVICING THE 
WATER HEATER, MAKE SURE THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE WATER HEATER IS 
TURNED “OFF”. FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,

OR PROPERTY DAMAGE

NOTE: UNIT HAS MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.

2

THIS UNIT HAS MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES.  ENSURE TO DISCONNECT ALL POWER 

SUPPLIES BEFORE SERVICING 

Summary of Contents for SS015240TC

Page 1: ...ULD CAUSE DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE READ ALSO THE ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD WARRANTY OF THIS WATER HEATER WILL DEPEND ON PROPER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION THE WARRANTY SHALL BE VOID IF THE DESIGN HAS BEEN ALTERED IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS HEATER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTION...

Page 2: ...F THE BRANCH CIRCUIT OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE SHALL BE 150 OF THE RATING OF THE PRODUCT DO NOT USE SPACE SAVING BREAKERS WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT ALTERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE REFER TO THIS MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR CONSULT THE LOCAL ELECTRIC UTILITY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION FAILURE TO GROUND THE SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN D...

Page 3: ...fixed to the wall using all four mounting holes of the backplate Unit weight is approximately 12lbs Use an appropriate fastener for this weight For the unit to be mounted against hollow walls suggest using steel wall anchors with the correct grip range and 10 32 screw size minimum NOTE The heater should be installed below the level of all hot water outlets serviced by this heater Otherwise install...

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Page 5: ...UNTING HOLES To 2 Independent circuit breakers properly rated per UL499 18 4 150 of the products rating serial LUG TERMINALS AT RELAYS ELECTRICAL HOOK UP 240 208 V L1 L2 C B 3 L1 L2 C B 4 GROUND LUGS Use pre install quick connect water connections ...

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Page 7: ...all debris from the pipe before connecting the heater Failure to do so could cause damage to the flow switch 3 Install isolating valves full flow ball valve type on both inlet and outlet pipes This allows unit to be isolated for maintenance purposes Fig 1B 4 When all plumbing is complete fully check the system for water leaks at all the plumbing connections If a leak is present take corrective act...

Page 8: ...in the flange on the backplate Ensure to check national and local building codes The Rating of the branch circuit overcurrent protective device shall be 150 of the rating of the unit see chart above per UL 499 18 4 The live wires should be connected to the slots in the terminal block marked L1 and L2 The ground lead must be connected to the slot marked GND GROUND MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE GROUND AT T...

Page 9: ... heater units will be pressurized at the supply pressure This will prevent the elements free from air pockets while energized 4 At this point you may energize the hot water heater Unit has 2 separate circuit breakers Once energized the Thermostatic control touch pad display on the front cover will illuminate This is where and when you will program your desired temperature Note Control boards have ...

Page 10: ...the heating element across the two threaded termination rods on top of the element The resistance reading should be roughly 5 0 ohms If the resistance is much greater than this value call Eemax for a replacement element 5 ECO TRIPPED High Limit Thermostat TURN OFF THE TWO MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKERS Reset by pushing in red button on each heater module If the Eco was tripped it will re engage SYMPTOM B N...

Page 11: ...EX1049 1 TRIAC EX1050 1 EX278C ECO ...

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