PV 500-6 09/07
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PVI DURAWATT
®
ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified service installer, service agency or utility supplier.
IMPORTANT: THIS MANUAL CONTAINS INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT. READ AND FOLLOW THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL AND ALL
OTHER PROVIDED INSTRUCTIONS, LABELS AND MARKINGS BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR
SERVICING THIS UNIT.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage,
personal injury, exposure to hazardous materials or loss of life. Refer to the information contained in this
manual. A qualified installer, service agency or the utility supplier, who must read and follow the supplied
instructions before installing, servicing or removing this appliance, must perform installation and service.
WARNING: Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the unit and to replace any part of the control system, and any other items affecting safe
appliance operation. Failure to follow these instructions can cause property damage, personal injury, or loss of
life.
TO THE INSTALLER:
After installation, these instructions must be given to the equipment user or left near the appliance.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OWNER:
Retain this manual for future reference. These instructions contain
important information that will help you in maintaining and operating this appliance.
CONTENTS
TOPIC
PAGE
Typical Construction
2
Important Safety Notice
3
Location and Installation
4
Clearances and Electrical Connections
5
Start-up Procedures and Operation
6
Maintenance
7
Replacing Electric Elements
8
Cleaning Electric Elements
9
Element Continuity Checks
10
Contactor to Element Wiring
11
Typical Current Measurement
12
Bolted Head Removal
13
Troubleshooting
14
