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Safety Information
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . 3, 4
Write the model and serial numbers here:
#
Installation Instructions #
Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 You can find them on a label on the appliance.
Water Connections . . . . . . . . . 6 Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Relief Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
Electrical Connections. . . . . . 8
Pipe Insulation. . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Condensate Drain . . . . . . . . 10
Installation Checklist. . . . . . . 11 READ THIS MANUAL
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your water heater properly. Just a little preventive
care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money
Operating Instructions over the life of your water heater.
Safety Controls . . . . . . . . . . 12 You’ll find many answers to common problems in the Before
Water Temperature . . . . . . . . 12
You Call For Service section. If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service
Sequence of Operations. 14-16 at all.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and
either the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, “CAUTION” or
Troubleshooting Tips “NOTICE”.
Before You Call These words mean:
For Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
! DANGER An imminently hazardous situation
that will result in death or serious
injury.
! WARNING A potentially hazardous situation that
could result in death or serious injury
and/or damage to property.
! CAUTION potentially hazardous situation that
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Customer Service may result in minor or moderate
injury.
Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . 22 Notice: Attention is called to observe a
specified procedure or maintain a
If You Need specific condition.
Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
DANGER!
water temperature setting
Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water
temperature setting of water heater. Water temperatures above 125°F can cause severe
burns or death from scalding. Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlined on the
label pictured below. This label is also located on the water heater near the thermistor
access panel.
DANGER
Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn
! 120°F (49°C) More than 5 minutes
125°F (52°C) 1½ to 2 minutes
130°F (54°C) About 30 seconds
135°F (57°C) About 10 seconds
140°F (60°C) Less than 5 seconds
145°F (63°C) Less than 3 seconds
150°F (65°C) About 1½ seconds
155°F (68°C) About 1 second
Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute
Refer to the
manual for optimal performance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of
fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of
life.
Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting
to install or operate this water heater. It may save you time and cost. Pay particular
attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in
serious bodily injury or death. Should you have problems understanding the instructions
in this manual, or have any questions, STOP, and get help from a qualified service
technician, or the local electric utility.
caution: Do not to “crush” or otherwise impair the removal of the “plastic” front
(side) panel.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker and how to shut it off if
necessary. Turn off the circuit breaker if the water heater has been subjected to overheating,
fire, flood, physical damage or if the ECO (temperature limiting control) fails to shut off.
● Read this manual entirely before installing ● Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
or operating the water heater. of your water heater unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
● Use this appliance only for its intended servicing should be referred to a qualified
purpose as described in this Use and Care technician.
Manual.
● Be sure your appliance is properly installed
in accordance with local codes and the
provided installation instructions.
WARNING!
Disconnect all power to unit before starting maintenance. Failure to do so can cause
electrical shock resulting in severe personal injury or death.
Inspect Shipment
Inspect the water heater for possible damage. Check the markings on the rating
plate of the water heater to be certain the power supply corresponds to the water
heater requirements. Rating plate is located on front of water heater.
Refrigerant
This heat pump water heater is factory charged with an environmentally
friendly, non-chlorinated refrigerant, R410A. This refrigerant has zero ozone
depletion potential.
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Installing the water heater.
Thermal Expansion
Determine if a check valve exists in the piping. This rapid pressure increase can
inlet water line. Check with your local quickly reach the safety setting of the
water utility. It may have been installed in relief valve, causing it to operate during
the cold water line as a separate back flow each heating cycle. Thermal expansion,
preventer, or it may be part of a pressure and the resulting rapid and repeated
reducing valve, water meter or water
expansion and contraction of components
softener. A check valve located in the cold
water inlet line can cause what is referred in the water heater and piping system can
to as a “closed water system”. A cold cause premature failure of the relief valve,
water inlet line with no check valve or back and possibly the heater itself. Replacing
flow prevention device is referred to as an the relief valve will not correct the
“open” water system. problem!
As water is heated, it expands in volume The suggested method of controlling
and creates an increase in the pressure thermal expansion is to install an expansion
within the water system. This action is tank in the cold water line between the
referred to as “thermal expansion”. In water heater and the check valve (refer
an “open” water system, expanding water to the illustration on the next page). The
which exceeds the capacity of the water expansion tank is designed with an air
heater flows back into the city main where cushion built in that compresses as the
the pressure is easily dissipated. system pressure increases, thereby relieving
A “closed water system”, however, the over pressure condition and eliminating
prevents the expanding water from the repeated operation of the relief valve.
flowing back into the main supply line, Other methods of controlling thermal
and the result of “thermal expansion” expansion are also available. Contact
your installing contractor, water supplier
can create a rapid and dangerous pressure
or plumbing inspector for additional
increase in the water heater and system information regarding this subject.
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Typical Installation
Ceiling in Alcove
Union
Electrical Access for
Hook-up
Hot water outlet to fixtures
A new combination temperature and pressure relief valve, complying with the Standard for Relief Valves and
Automatic Gas Shut-Off Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22/CSA 4.4, is installed in the
opening provided. No valve of any type should be installed between the relief valve and the tank. Local codes
shall govern the installation of relief valves.
Relief Valve
The BTUH rating of the relief valve approved for hot water distribution.
must not be less than the input rating The discharge line must be no smaller
of the water heater as indicated on the than the outlet of the valve and must
rating label located on the front of the pitch downward from the valve to
heater (1 watt=3.412 BTUH). allow complete drainage (by gravity)
of the relief valve and discharge line.
! WARNING: The pressure Connect the outlet of the relief valve The end of the discharge line should
rating of the relief valve must to a suitable open drain so that the not be threaded or concealed and
not exceed 150 PSI, the discharge water cannot contact live should be protected from freezing.
maximum working pressure of electrical parts or persons and to
the water heater as marked on No valve of any type, restriction or
eliminate potential water damage. reducer coupling should be installed in
the rating plate.
Piping used should be of a type the discharge line.
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Installing the water heater.
! WARNING: The tank must To Fill the Water Heater
be full of water before heater Make certain the drain valve is allow the air to vent from the water
is turned on. The water heater completely closed. heater and piping.
warranty does not cover
damage or failure resulting Open the shut-off valve in the cold A steady flow of water from the hot
from operation with an empty water supply line. water faucet(s) indicates a full water
or partially empty tank. heater.
Open each hot water faucet slowly to
Electrical Connections
Disconnect all power to unit before starting
! WARNING! maintenance. Failure to do so can cause
Turn off electric power at the fuse box or electrical shock resulting in severe personal
service panel before making any electrical injury or death
connections.
The unit must be grounded. Failure to do so
Also, the ground connection must be can cause electrical shock resulting in severe
completed before making line voltage personal injury or death.
connections. Failure to do so can result in
electrical shock, severe personal injury or
death.
Electrical Power
Hookup Terminals
Ground Screw
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Electrical Connections continued.
A separate branch circuit with copper The branch circuit wiring should include
conductors, over current protective either:
device and suitable disconnecting Metallic conduit or metallic sheathed
means must be provided by a qualified cable approved for use as a
electrician. grounding conductor and installed
All wiring must conform to local with fittings approved for the
codes or latest edition of National purpose.
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70. on-metallic sheathed cable, metallic
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! CAUTION: The presence The water heater is completely wired conduit or metallic sheathed cable
to the Electrical Power Hookup not approved for use as a ground
of water in the piping and
Terminals inside the jacket at the top conductor shall include a separate
water heater does not provide conductor for grounding. It should be
front of the water heater. An opening
sufficient conduction for a attached to the ground terminals of
for 1/2″ or 3/4″ electrical fitting is
ground. Non-metallic piping, the water heater and the electrical
provided for field wiring connections.
dielectric unions, flexible distribution box.
connectors etc. can cause the The voltage requirements and wattage
water heater to be electrically load for the water heater are specified • 240V 1PH
isolated. on the rating plate on the front of the • 21.5 Max. AMP draw
water heater.
• 10 gauge wire
• Minimum 30 AMP circuit
Insulation Blankets
! WARNING: If local Insulation blankets, available to ! CAUTION: If local codes require the
codes require external
the general public, for external application of an external insulation
application of insulation use on electric water heaters are blanket to this water heater, pay careful
blanket kits the not necessary. The purpose of an attention to the following so as not to
manufacturer’s instructions insulation blanket is to reduce the restrict the proper function and
included with the kit must standby heat loss encountered with operation of the water heater:
be carefully followed. storage tank heaters. This water Do not cover the operating or
heater meets or exceeds the National warning labels attached to the water
Appliance Energy Conservation Act heater or attempt to relocate them
standards with respect to insulation on the exterior of insulation blanket.
and standby loss requirements making
an insulation blanket unnecessary. Do not apply insulation to the top of
the heat pump.
The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover any damage or defect caused by Filter Top of Heat Pump
installation, attachment or use of
any type of energy saving or other
unapproved devices (other than those Coils
authorized by the manufacturer) into,
onto or in conjunction with the water
heater. The use of unauthorized energy
saving devices may shorten the life of
the water heater and may endanger life
and property.
Do not cover the coils around the
The manufacturer disclaims any sides of the heat pump.
responsibility for such loss or injury
resulting from the use of such Do not cover the access door to
unauthorized devices. temperature control, temperature and
pressure relief valve or drain valve.
Inspect the insulation blanket
frequently.
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Installing the water heater.
Relief and DrainValve Insulation Installation
! CAUTION: Ensure the For increased energy efficiency,
T&P Valve opening is not this water heater has been supplied
obstructed by the insulation. with two 2-3/8” sections of pipe
insulation.
Please install the insulation, according
to the illustration at left.
Slip the insulation cover over the
T&P Valve through the center hole
and align the hole in the side with the
opening of the T&P Valve.
Slip the insulation cover over the
drain valve through the center hole.
Hot Water
Outlet
Hot and Cold Pipe Insulation Installation
Please install the insulation on the cold
water supply inlet and the hot water
outlet as shown in the illustration.
Relief
Valve
Cold Water
Inlet
Drain Valve
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Installation Checklist
A. Water Heater Location
❑ Close to area of heated water demand. ❑ Provisions made to protect area from
water damage.
❑ Indoors and protected from moisture,
wet conditions and freezing ❑ Sufficient room to service heater.
temperatures.
❑ Eight inches (8") of clearance from
❑ Area free of flammable vapors. ceiling to top of heat pump water heater
to allow for air circulation.
❑ 1,000 cu. ft unconditioned indoor space. ❑ Access to condensate disposal.
B. Water Supply
❑ Water heater completely filled with ❑ Water connections tight and free of
water. leaks.
❑ Air purged from water heater and piping.
C. Relief Valve
❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve ❑ Discharge line protected from freezing.
properly installed and discharge line run
to open drain.
D. Wiring
❑ Power Supply voltage agrees with water
heater rating plate. ❑ Electrical connections tight and unit
properly grounded.
❑ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit
breaker of proper size. (Minimum 30 ❑ 10 gauge wire.
amp breaker)
E. Condensate Lines
❑ Condensate lines from heat pump
installed correctly.
❑ Condensate lines from heat pump run to
a suitable drain location.
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Operating the water heater.
CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this water heater that has not been used for a
long period of time (generally two weeks or more). HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! To dissipate such
gas and to reduce risk of injury, it is recommended that the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink
before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present, there will be an unusual sound
such as air escaping through the pipe as the water begins to flow. Do not smoke or use an open flame near the faucet at the
time it is open.
Safety Precautions
o turn off power to water heater
D there is any difficulty in
If
if it has been subjected to over understanding or following the
heating, fire, flood, physical Operating Instructions or the
damage. Care and Cleaning section, it is
o Not turn on water heater
D recommended that a qualified
unless it is filled with water. person or serviceman perform the
work.
o Not turn on water heater if
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cold water supply shut-off valve
is closed.
Safety Controls
The water heater is equipped with a To reset the temperature limiting control:
temperature limiting control (ECO) (Refer to Illustration on page 21):
that is located above the upper heating urn off the power to the water
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element in contact with the tank heater.
surface. If for any reason the water
WARNING: If the water temperature becomes excessively Remove the plastic housing.
heater has been subjected to high, the temperature limiting control emove the jacket access top
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flood, fire, or physical damage, (ECO) breaks the power circuit to panel and insulation.
turn off power and water to the heating element. Once the control
the water heater. opens, it must be reset manually. Press the red RESET button.
Do not operate the water CAUTION: The cause of the high eplace the insulation and jacket
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heater again until it has temperature condition must be investigated access panel before turning on
been thoroughly checked by qualified service technician and the power to the water heater.
by qualified service corrective action must be taken before
personnel. placing the water heater in service again.
If electric heat only is desired, press To turn the water heater "OFF", press
the "Electric Heat Only" option in the the "OFF" key in the bottom left corner
bottom right corner of the control. of the control pad.
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Vacation and Extended Shut-Down
NOTICE: Refer to the If the water heater is to remain idle for freezing temperatures.
Hydrogen Gas Caution in the an extended period of time, the power
Operating Instructions. After a long shut-down period, the
and water to the appliance should
water heater’s operation and controls
be turned off to conserve energy
should be checked by qualified service
and prevent a build-up of dangerous
personnel. Make certain the water
hydrogen gas.
heater is completely filled again before
The water heater and piping should be placing it in operation.
drained if they might be subjected to
Anode Rod
NOTICE: Do not remove This water heater is equipped with a Water sometimes contains a high
the anode rod from the water non-removable anode rod designed to sulfate and/or mineral content and
heater’s tank. Operation prolong the life of the glass lined tank. together with cathodic protection
with the anode rod removed process can produce a hydrogen
The anode rod is slowly consumed,
will greatly shorten the life of
the glass lined tank and will
thereby eliminating or minimizing sulfide, or rotten egg odor in the
exclude warranty coverage. corrosion of the glass lined tank. heated water. Chlorination of the water
supply should minimize the problem.
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Before You Call For Service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first
and you may not need to call for service.
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Replacement Parts.
For 50 gallon Heat Pump Water Heaters.
Instructions For Placing a Parts Order
Address parts orders to the distributor
or store where the heater was art description (as noted below)
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purchased. and number of parts desired.
! CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT
All parts orders should include: attempt repair of electrical wiring, heating
he model and serial number of
T elements, heat pump or electronic controls.
the water heater from the rating Refer repairs to qualified service personnel.
plate.
pecify voltage and wattage as
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marked on the rating plate.
Air Filter
90
140
100
130 C
110
120 - O - DIS
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Plastic Housing
(Removed for
Clarification of
Element Replacement Parts.)
Cavity covers
Lower
Thermistor
Drain Valve
Element
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Cavity Insert Instructions
The following instructions are intended for qualified
service personnel ONLY, and should only be done
when necessary.
In order to replace the ECO,thermistor or heating element,
remove the cavity insert crossbar by following the
instructions below:
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Wiring Diagram
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE
head
1. Should you have any questions about your new water heater, or if it
requires adjustment, repair, or routine maintenance, it is suggested that you
first contact your installer, plumbing contractor or previously agreed upon
service agency. In the event the firm has moved, or is unavailable, refer
to the telephone directory, commercial listings or local utility for qualified
service assistance.
2. Should your problem not be solved to your complete satisfaction, you
should then contact the Manufacturer’s National Service Department at
the following address:
1241 Carwood Court
Montgomery, Alabama 36117
Phone: 1-800-995-0982.
When contacting the manufacturer, the following information will be
requested:
a. Model and serial number of the water heater as shown on the rating label
located on front of the water heater.
b. Address where the water heater is located and physical location.
c. Name and address of installer and any service agency who performed
service on the water heater.
d. Date of original installation and dates any service work was performed.
e. Details of the problems as you can best describe them.
f. List of people, with dates, who have been contacted regarding your
problem.
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