State Water Heaters 184748-001, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...RECTEDTOTHELOCALDEALERFROMWHOMTHEWATERHEATERWAS PURCHASED IFYOUAREUNSUCCESSFUL PLEASEWRITETOTHECOMPANYLISTEDONTHERATINGPLATEONTHEWATERHEATER GAMA certification applies to all residential electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 gallons Input rating of 12 Kw or less Instruction Manual RESIDENTIAL HUD SIDE PLUMBING ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY NOT SUITABLE FOR SPA...

Page 2: ...al Code and applicable local electrical and plumbing codes and tools necessary to confirm proper installation and operation of the water heater as they relate to the installation of electric water heaters The qualified installer must have a thorough understanding of the water heater Instruction Manual Service Agency A service agency also must have ability equivalent to a licensed tradesman in the ...

Page 3: ...3 GENERAL SAFETY ...

Page 4: ...r whose name appears on the rating plate 4 Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater INSTALLATIONORSERVICEOFTHISWATERHEATERREQUIRES ABILITYEQUIVALENTTOTHATOFALICENSEDTRADESMAN IN THEFIELDINVOLVED PLUMBINGANDELECTRICALWORKARE REQUIRED Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the Facts to ConsiderAbout the Location section in this manual 5 For Californ...

Page 5: ... COLD WATER INLET LINE AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES INSTALL SUITABLE DRAIN PANS UNDER HEATERS TO PREVENT DAMAGE DUE TO LEAKAGE REFER TO WATER HEATER LOCATION ON PAGE 8 INSTALLTHERMALEXPANSIONTANK OR DEVICE IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM ...

Page 6: ...xing valves are available local plumbing contractor Consult a Qualified Installer or Service Agency Follow mixing valve manufacturer s instructions for installation of the valves Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat read the Temperature Regulation section in this manual LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER FACTS TO CONSIDERABOUT THE LOCATION Carefully choose an indoor location for the ne...

Page 7: ...n blanket unnecessary Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to this heater you should follow these instructions below Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire serious personal injury or death Do not cover the temperature and pressure relief T P valve with an insulation blanket Do not cover the instruction manual Keep it on the side of the water heater or nearby for future...

Page 8: ...e water heater The water heater is equipped with 3 4 inch NPT water connections NOTE If using copper tubing solder tubing to an adapter before attaching the adapter to the cold water inlet connection Do not solder the cold water supply line directly to the cold water inlet it will harm the dip tube and damage the tank FIGURE 3 WATER PIPING PRESSURE TEST This section is only for the manufacturer in...

Page 9: ...lief valve and the tank Do not connect tubing directly to discharge drain unless a 6 inch air gap is provided To prevent bodily injury hazard to life or property damage the relief valve must be allowed to discharge water in quantities should circumstances demand If the discharge pipe is not connected to a drain or other suitable means the water flow may cause property damage The Discharge Pipe Sha...

Page 10: ...ucet Allow water to run until a constant flow is obtained This will let air out of the water heater and the piping 4 Check all water piping and connections for leaks Repair as needed T P VALVE and PIPE INSULATION On Selected Models Remove insulation for T P Valve and pipe connections from carton Fit pipe insulation over the incoming cold water line and the hot water line Make sure that the insulat...

Page 11: ...11 WIRING DIAGRAMS TURN OFF THE HEATER ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FIGURE 7 ...

Page 12: ...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 b...

Page 13: ...ople are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others These include the elderly children the infirm or physically mentally handicapped If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap then you must take special precautions In addition to using the lowest possibl...

Page 14: ...armless bacteria is nontoxic to humans D An excess of active hydrogen in the tank This is caused by the corrosion protective action of the anode Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater models by replacing the anode s with one of less active material and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water lines Contact the local water heater supplier or service agency f...

Page 15: ...terminate to an adequate drain 6 Close the drain valve 7 Follow the instructions in the Filling the Water Heater section THERMOSTAT REMOVAL REPLACEMENT ANODE ROD INSPECTION The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion Most hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod The submerged rod sacrifices itself to protect the tank Instead of corroding the tank water ions attack and eat away t...

Page 16: ...against the tank 8 Attach the wires to the new thermostat NOTE Some of the terminals may require straight in wiring through an eye opening If wires are now looped recut and strip wire 3 8 to a straight length and insert 9 Put plastic terminal cover back in place 10 Replace the insulation block and pad to cover the thermostat 11 Replace outer door then turn the electric power ON ELEMENT CLEANING RE...

Page 17: ... terminal cover from the thermostat The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat FIGURE 18 7 Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from the tank FIGURE 19 8 Clean the area around the element opening Remove any sediment from or around the element opening and inside the tank 9 If you are cleaning the element you have removed do so by scraping or soaking in ...

Page 18: ...re the thermostat remains firmly against the surface of the tank FIGURE 21 16 Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place 17 Replacetheinsulationblockandpadsothatitcoversthethermostat and element see Figure 21 18 Replace outer door 19 Turn ON electric power to water heater FIGURE 22 DRAIN VALVE WASHER REPLACEMENT See Figure 23 1 Follow Drain...

Page 19: ...ions and remove element Reposition or replace gasket on element Place element into opening and tighten securely Then follow Filling the Water Heater instructions in the Installing the New Water Heater section F Water from a drain valve may be due to the valve being slightly opened G The drain valve may be leaking at the tank fitting H Water in the water heater bottom or on the floor may be from co...

Page 20: ...iances near water heater Install thermal expansion tank DO NOT plug T P valve Check relief valve for proper operation DO NOT plug T P valve Drain and flush heater thoroughly then refill Chlorinate water supply Turn disconnect switch on or contact electrician Refer to temperature regulation Reduce hot water use Allow more time for heater to reheat water Have plumber check and repair leaks Contact d...

Page 21: ...ed accordingly The model number of your Water Heater will be found on the rating plate located above or adjacent to outer door Key No Part Description 1 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve 2 Outlet Nipple Assembly 3 Inlet Nipple 4 Conduit Bracket 5 Junction Box Cover 6 Upper and Lower Element 7 Element Gasket 8 Thermostat Bracket ea 9 Lower Thermostat 2 Pole 10 Terminal Cover 11 Lower Thermostat w H...

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