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TORRID MARINE 

YACHT QUALITY

 

Since 1979 

 

 

 

 

 

www.torridmarine.com |8895 Three Tree Lane NE, Suite 8, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 | 800-722-5123 

 
 

  

  

   

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Marine Water Heaters 

Owner’s Manual

 

 

    

           

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for IX Series

Page 1: ...TORRID MARINE YACHT QUALITY Since 1979 www torridmarine com 8895 Three Tree Lane NE Suite 8 Bainbridge Island WA 98110 800 722 5123 Rev 319 Marine Water Heaters Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...and Pressure relief valve Plumb the T P with an open unobstructed drain line only Water expands in the tank as it heats If it does not have a place to expand the pressure may rise causing the T P valve to momentarily open and discharge a small amount of water This is not uncommon We recommend installing the water heater in a manner that allows water to expand into a dedicated expansion tank and po...

Page 3: ...andard 1500 watt 120 volt elements Note Circuit protection should be provided according to the requirements for a particular installation For technical support please contact Torrid Marine 6 Properly connect power to the Water Heater at the gray conduit box on the face of the Water Heater with an appropriately sized 3 wire connection making certain that the green ground wire is connected to an act...

Page 4: ...o smoking or open flame near the faucet at the time it is open When operating this Water Heater water temperatures may exceed 170 degrees Fahrenheit This is hot enough to scald or burn on contact and may pose a health hazard especially to children or persons sensitive to heat including the risk of death We recommend the use of an external thermostatic mixing valve to reduce this risk Do not operat...

Page 5: ...einstall securely Leave black cover off See Image 1 3 5 Once tank refills and power is restored check for leakage by placing a dry tissue just under the anode and allow the Water Heater to operate through several heating cycles Remove tissue and inspect for dampness If damp tighten anode and repeat If dry discard tissue and replace black cover Failure to inspect and replace anodes may significantl...

Page 6: ...mit switch should activate and will need to be reset 1 Turn off the electrical power for the unit at the breaker panel 2 Remove the electrical access panel door See fig 2 1 3 Locate the red high limit button located on the top of the thermostat See fig 2 2 4 Push or depress the red button NOTE You may not feel it resetting this is not uncommon 5 Replace and secure the acccess door 6 Restore power ...

Page 7: ...2 or TA16 30 Gallon TA12 or TA16 40 Gallon TA18 Anodes should be inspected and possibly replaced every year as part of routine maintenance This is particularly important if the fresh water in the water heater was produced by an onboard R O fresh water maker For non water maker applications every other year may be fine depending on circumstances However if you have never changed the anodes and it h...

Page 8: ...m loss of use of the heater related equipment inconvenience or other consequential cost or damage Conditions and Exceptions This warranty may be enforced only if the water heater remains in its original installation The Company will not be responsible for leakage or malfunctions arising from a Defective installation and specifically any installation made contrary to the written instructions furnis...

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