Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ...............................................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................3
Customer
lZesponsibilities .......................................................................................................................4
Product
bpecltmatlons ..................................................................................................................................4
Preparing for the New Installation .............................................................................................4
Materials and Basic Tools Needed ...............................................................................................5
Materials Needed ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Basic Tools ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................................6-15
Removing the Old Water Heater ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Facts to Consider About the Location ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Facts to Consider About the Convertible Element .................................................................................................................... 7
Water Piping ......................................................................................................................................... i................................... 8
Temperature-Pressure RAief Valve............................................................................................................................................. 9
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve - Optional Location ........................................................................................................... 10
Filling the Water Heater .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Converting the Lower Element .......................................................................................................................................... 10-12
Wiring Diagrams .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Wiring .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Installation Checklist .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Service and
Adjustment ......................................................................................................................16-21
Temperature Regulation .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Thermostats ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Thermostat Settings ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Thermostat Adjustments ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Temperature-Pressure RAief Valve Operation ............................................................................................. 18
Draining ................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Hement Cleaning and Replacement .................................................................................................................................. 19-21
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Service .................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................22-25
Start Up Conditions ............................................................................................................................................................... 22 "
Thermal Expansion ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
Strange Sounds ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................... 23-24
Smelly Water ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Air in Hot Water Faucets ....................................................................................................................................................... 23
Rumbling Noise .................................................................................................................................................................... 23
High Temperature Shut OffSystem ................................................................................................................................. 23-24
Not Enough Hot Water ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Water is Too Hot ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Leakage Checkpoints .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Parts Order List ...............................................................................................................................................26-29
Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................................31-32