Vaughn Hydrastone ME Series, Operation And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ld be noted at time of installation and retained for future reference Model No _________________________________________________ Serial No _________________________________________________ Date Installed ______________________________________________ Dealer s Name _____________________________________________ Dealer s Address ___________________________________________ ...

Page 2: ...em The Company cannot supervise the installation and therefore makes it a specific condition of the warranty that the customer will supervise the installation and use of this product to be sure they are performed in accordance with these instructions as well as safe industry guidelines and proper local or national codes Generalized instructions and procedures cannot anticipate all situations For t...

Page 3: ...NG 12 INSTALLATION DIAGRAM PARTS LOCATION 13 PARTS LIST 14 WIRING DIAGRAMS 15 HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE ASSISTANCE 17 TEN YEAR LIMITED TANK REPLACEMENT POLICY 19 To fully understand the purchaser s responsibility in installing the water heater please read the warranty on the back cover P O Box 5431 Salisbury MA 01952 5431 978 462 6683 ...

Page 4: ...n a clean dry location The heater should be protected from freezing and water lines should be insulated to reduce energy and water waste Leave sufficient room to service the heat exchanger and electrical controls Do not install in an area where flammable liquids or combustible vapors are present CAUTION The heater s outer jacket is plastic and can melt Do not install in close proximity to wood bur...

Page 5: ...r heater install temperature and pressure protective equipment required by local codes but not less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment of materials as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff for Hot Water Supply Systems ANSI...

Page 6: ...n line E WATER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS All water supply fittings on this heater are brass Do not over tighten or strip threads The cold water fitting is a combination drain and inlet It is not a shut off valve Provide a shut off valve in the cold water line Mark for future emergency use Do not apply heat directly to the cold water inlet The hot water outlet is a threaded connection to the tank Do not o...

Page 7: ...use Read wiring diagrams before making electrical connections see Table I Field connections with aluminum conductors must use connectors approved for copper to aluminum connection CAUTION There is a risk of electric shock in an ungrounded service it is critical that this unit be wired with a power supply that has a service ground wire available Be sure to connect the ground wire to the green groun...

Page 8: ...RELIEF VALVE WARNING Improper installation will present potential hazard to life and property A T P Relief Valve with an 8 inch stem should be used Check to be sure that proper relief valve requirements are met Opening on top side Valve stem immersed in the water within the top 6 of the tank discharge pipe properly protected from freezing and restrictions No valve between tank and relief valve or ...

Page 9: ...l codes Mark the electrical shut off for future reference Wiring diagram see Table I Aluminum conductors see wiring instructions Check to see that voltage on rating plate and supply agree CAUTION Unit must be properly grounded H INSTALLATION COMPLETED AND CHECKLIST FILLED OUT BY____________________________________________________ DATE ________________________________________________ SPECIAL NOTE T...

Page 10: ...ter temperature of 125 f Although these thermostats are designed to industry standards they can fail to control temperature properly without any notice and therefore should be tested periodically for your protection The test is very simple Turn on the hot water faucet and measure the maximum temperature with an accurate thermometer If the temperature is above the safe limits for your circumstances...

Page 11: ...n of the thermostat will occur if voids are left in the insulation Both upper and lower thermostats should be set at the same temperature under normal residential conditions SAFETY CONTROLS The heater has a combination thermostat and hi limit control that is located above the top heating element This surface mounted hi limit is designed to interrupt the flow of electricity to all elements when it ...

Page 12: ...er heater and piping should be drained if they might be subjected to freezing temperatures After a long shutdown period qualified service personnel should check the heater s operations and controls Make certain the water is filled before placing it in operation DRAINING THE HEATER CAUTION Shut off all power to the heater before draining water To drain the tank a hot water faucet must be opened to ...

Page 13: ...limit open a Thermostat malfunction Adjust setting or replace b Heat build up due to loose Tighten connections wires c Switch malfunctions Replace Not enough Hot 1 Heater undersized Install proper size heater Water 2 Element malfunction Replace element 3 Thermostat malfunction Check wiring replace Water too hot or 1 Thermostat setting too high Change setting as required Not hot enough or low 2 The...

Page 14: ...13 INSTALLATION DIAGRAM PARTS LOCATION Figure I ...

Page 15: ...ith heated water above Tank drain is also a part of the cold water diffuser 7 Hot Water Outlet Nipple with Heat Trap 8 Wiring Connections Located in front of the heater for easy installation and access All wiring is designed for operation up to 6KW 240volts 9 Long Life Heating Elements Waste is reduced with immersed heating elements because all available heat passes directly into the water Low wat...

Page 16: ...15 WIRING DIAGRAMS Table 1 ...

Page 17: ...16 For Use with Energy Controller Equipped Heaters Only FOR CONTROL OF UPPER LOWER ELEMENTS 1 diagram FOR CONTROL OF LOWER ELEMENTS ONLY 5 diagram ...

Page 18: ...on has solved your problem contact Vaughn Thermal Corporation as follows to obtain the number of a qualified service person in your area CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT VAUGHN THERMAL CORPORATION 26 OLD ELM STREET P O BOX 5431 SALISBURY MA 01952 Or call 978 462 6683 When contacting Vaughn the following information should be made available A Model and serial number of the water heater as listed on in...

Page 19: ...18 NOTES ...

Page 20: ... for its intended use COMPANY OBLIGATION Repair of the original tank or replacement of the entire heater with a new comparable model is at the option of the Company and constitutes the fulfillment of all the obligations of the Company hereunder In replacing or repairing the residential water heater the Company reserves the right to make such changes in details of design construction or material as...