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P/N# 240-3554, Rev. 2.1 [07/04]

ECR International
P.O. Box 4729, 2201 Dwyer Avenue
Utica, New Youk 1354-4729
Phone: 1-800-228-9364
Fax: 1-800-232-9364
info@ecrinternational.com

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An ISO 9001-2000 Certified Company

HPWH HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER

60 HZ - Model HPWH500AAOC
50 HZ - Model HPWH500BAOC

Summary of Contents for HPWH500AAOC

Page 1: ...01 DwyerAvenue Utica New Youk 1354 4729 Phone 1 800 228 9364 Fax 1 800 232 9364 info ecrinternational com INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL An ISO 9001 2000 Certified Company HPWH HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER 60 HZ Model HPWH500AAOC 50 HZ Model HPWH500BAOC ...

Page 2: ...s intended purpose may result in fire electrical shock scald injury explosion property damage personal injury or death TO THE INSTALLER 1 Affix these instructions on or adjacent to the water heater 2 Before leaving the premises review this manual to be sure the heater has been installed correctly Start and oper ate the unit for one complete cycle and make sure the water temperature is acceptable t...

Page 3: ...ctions outlined in this manual If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install this water heater or you have difficulty following the directions you should not proceed but have a qualified person perform the installation of this water heater A rating plate identifying your water heater can be found on the front of the jacket When referring to your water heater always have the informa...

Page 4: ...oor installation only Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire property damage personal injury or death The Watter aver should be located in an area not subject to physical damage by moving vehicles or area flooding Figure 1 Water heaters located in unconditioned spaces attics base ments etc may require the water piping and drain piping to be insulated to protect against freezing ...

Page 5: ...ondensate drain lines to the evaporator pan and route to an adequate drain If a drain is not accessible the installer can use a condensate pump sold separately or install ECR s Watter aver Condensate Management System Contact the factory for more informa tion CAUTION Do not apply power to an empty or partially filled water heater This can result in serious damage to the tank and destroy the heatin...

Page 6: ...o the tank and will destroy the heating elements TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE T P VALVE WARNING Do not attempt to operate the Watter aver without a properly installed temperature and pressure relief valve Operating the Watter aver without a T P valve will void the warranty and can result in property damage per sonal injury or death For protection against excessive pressure and temperature...

Page 7: ...n drain and protected from freezing IMPORTANT Contact a local water supplier or plumbing inspector for information on how to control this situation Do not plug the T P valve PIPING INSTALLATION Piping fittings and valves should be installed according to the installation drawing shown in Figure 3 If the indoor installation area is sub ject to freezing temperatures the water piping must be protected...

Page 8: ... the Watter aver Heat Pump Water Heater 1 Install the water piping and fittings as shown in Figure 3 by connecting the cold water supply to the fitting marked C and the hot water piping to H 2 The installation of unions and water shutoff valves in both the hot and cold water supply lines is recommended for easy removal of the unit if service or replacement is re quired Figure 3 3 ECR International...

Page 9: ...Make the electric connections to the water heater in accordance with local utility requirements and codes A standard 1 27 cm opening has been made in the junction box for conduit connections 5 Ground the water heater by connecting a grounding wire from the electric service ground terminal to the green grounding screw in the junction box of the water heater INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Located indoors in...

Page 10: ...iately replace any thermostat or insulation that has been exposed to water Water heaters subjected to flood condi tions or thermostats that have been submerged in water require replacement of the entire water heater EMERGENCYSHUT OFF A high temperature cutout switch on the Watter aver will automatically shut the unit off in the event that wa ter temperature exceeds 180 F 82 2 C The switch can be r...

Page 11: ...nit s finish DRAINING AND FLUSHING The Watter aver should be drained completely if being shut down in freezing temperatures It is recommended that the water tank be flushed every 6 months to remove sediment that builds up during operation To drain and flush this wa ter heater During low demand periods when hot water is not being used a lower thermostat setting will reduce energy loss and may satis...

Page 12: ...ource with a 30 amp breaker Breaker In OFF Position Turn breaker to ON posi tion Wiring May Be Incorrect Verify wiring with wiring dia gram High Temperature Cutout Switch Is Open Reset high temperature cutout switch by removing top element cover and pushing the red reset button until it clicks Defective Control Board Replace control board Defective High Temperature Cutout Switch Replace high tempe...

Page 13: ...setting Unit Undersized For Application Install adequately sized water heater Defective Upper Element Replace upper element Piping Is Incorrect Refer to Piping Installation on page 6 of this manual INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER continued Long Runs Of Exposed Piping Or Hot Water Piping In Exposed Wall Insulate piping Sediment Or Lime In Tank Flush tank as described on page 11 of this manual Leaking Faucet...

Page 14: ...e 8 and remove the screw in elements by turning the element counterclockwise with a 1 socket wrench Remove the existing gasket Figure 8 Disconnecting Electric Wires From the Heating Element Screws Elements Wires Figure 9 Replacing The Heater Element Spud High Temperature Cutout Switch Screw In Element Gasket Holding Bracket 5 Clean the area where the gasket fits to the tank If you are replacing th...

Page 15: ... kc 152 4 cm 81 65 kg 56 52 cm 189 3 l 5 l 2 4 60 dB R 134A WATTER AVER PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND PERFORMANCE 150 PSIG Volts Hz Phase Breaker MCA 208 240V 60 50 1 30 Amps 22 5A The WatterSaver Heat Pump Water Heater is factory equipped w ith a 4500 w att element that requires a 30 amp circuit breaker For installations that don t have an existing 30 amp circuit for the w ater heater ECR International...

Page 16: ...Relief Valve T P Valve 11 240 3556 Tem perature Controller 12 240 3659 Access Door 13 240 3644 Anode Rod Not Shown 14 240 3229 Evap Tem perature Sensor Not Shown 15 240 3770 Discharge Tem perature Sensor Not Shown 16 240 3771 Upper Tank Tem perature Sensor Not Shown 17 240 3772 Lower Tank Tem perature Sensor Not Shown 240 3650 Drain Valve 240 4670 Drain Valve Brass 19 240 3557 Tem perature Control...

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