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Instruction Manual
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC
WATER HEATERS
MODELS 6-120
FOR POTABLE WATER
HEATING ONLY
NOT SUITABLE FOR
SPACE HEATING
LISTED
GAMA certification applies to all
residential electric water heaters with
capacities of 20 to 120 gallons. Input
rating of 12 Kw or less.
ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS
PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER.
KEEP
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SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use, and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install
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GENERAL SAFETY 3
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INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing this water heater. Properly installed and 2. The installation must conform with these instructions and the maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. local code authority having jurisdiction and the requirements of the power company. In the absence of local code requirements Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual: follow NFPA-70, the National Electrical Code (current edition), • ANSI - American National Standards Institute which m
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TYPICAL INSTALLATION UPRIGHTS/LOWBOYS COMPACTS †ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MAY BE LOCATED ON THE TOP OR SIDE, REFER TO YOUR UNIT. ACTUAL MODEL AND ILLUSTRATION MAY VARY DEPENDENT ON MODEL CAPACITY AND TYPE. SOME MODELS HAVE ALTERNATE INLET, OUTLET AND T&P VALVE LOCATIONS. THESE ALTERNATE LOCATIONS ARE IDENTIFIED BY THE LABELING ON THE UNIT. TABLE TOPS INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK OR DEVICE IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM. INSTALL SUITABLE DRAIN PANS UNDER HEATERS TO PREVENT I
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MIXING VALVE USAGE FIGURE 2. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water (Potable) Heating: All models are considered suitable for water (potable) heating only. Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm,
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3. The water heater should be located so it is not subject to physical • Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the damage by moving vehicles or area flooding. water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to the water heater. Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow will not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not INSULATION BLANKETS advisabl
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NOTE: To protect against untimely corrosion of hot and cold WATER PIPING PRESSURE TEST water fittings, it is strongly recommended that di-electric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected This section is only for the manufacturer installing the water to copper pipe. heater when the installation is to comply with H.U.D. Standards. When testing the water ways, H.U.D. Standards state: “Water distribution system: All water piping in the water distribution system shall be
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The Discharge Pipe: TEMPERATURE- PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE • Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve, or have any reducing couplings or other restrictions. • Shall not be plugged or blocked. • Shall be of material listed for hot water distribution. • Shall be installed so as to allow complete drainage of both the temperature-pressure relief valve, and the discharge pipe. • Shall terminate at an adequate drain. • Shall not have any shut-off valve between the relief valve a
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If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and T&P VALVE and PIPE INSULATION (On Selected Models) continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one. FILLING THE WATER HEATER Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of Remove insulation for T&P Valve and pipe connections from carton. water. To prevent damage to the tank a
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR ACTUAL WIRING CIRCUIT OF UNIT - REFERENCE CIRCUIT TYPE LISTED ON RATING PLATE. FIGURE 6. 11
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WIRING 1. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric 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: Never use water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent A. Th
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TEMPERATURE REGULATION TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT To change the temperature setting: NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the upper thermostat. However, if it is adjusted above the factory set point (120°F (49°C)) it is HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended recommended that it not be set higher than the lower thermostat setting. to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which 1. Turn off the heater electrical supply. Do not attempt to adjust will satisfy space heating, clothes
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION Do not remove the anode leaving the tank unprotected. By doing THERMAL EXPANSION so, all warranty on the water heater tank is voided. “AIR” IN HOT WATER FAUCETS Water supply systems may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc. to control these types of problems. When these devices are not equipped with an interna
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and ANODE ROD INSPECTION continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one. If the temperature-pressure relief valve on the appliance weeps or discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion. You may have a check valve installed in the water line or a water m
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1. Turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater. 4. Disconnect wires from thermostat and slide out of the bracket. 2. Remove the outer door. Remove or fold up the insulation pad. 5. Remove the thermostat from behind the thermostat bracket. 3. A. Models with lower thermostat without high limit: Lift 6. Place the new lower thermostat in the bracket making sure it fits out the tab as shown below to unclip the terminal cover firmly against the tank. from the thermostat. The terminal cove
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The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To B. Models with Upper or Lower Thermostat with High avoid being scald, make sure all connections are tight and that the Limit: Lift out the tab as shown below to unclip the terminal water flow is directed away from any person. cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat. 4. Remove the screw(s) securing the outer door, and remove door. FIGURE 14.
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11.Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater. 12.Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater. NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use. 13.To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the water heater and the piping.
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LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater make sure the electrical power supply has been turned “OFF” before checking the tank for leakage. *A. Condensation and dripping may be seen on pipes if the water temperature is low in humid weather or pipe connections may be leaking. *B. The anode rod fitting may be leaking. C. Small amounts of water from temperature-pressure relief valve may be due to thermal expansion or high water pressure in your area. If the
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES These guidelines should be utilized by a qualified service agent. Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply Tighten threaded connections. WATER LEAKS connection, relief valve or drain valve. (See Leakage Checkpoints on 19) Leakage from other appliances or water lines. Inspect other appliances near water heater. No power to heater. Turn on electrical switch. Check for blown NO HOT WATER fuses or tripped breaker. Reset. Check for s
