Eccotemp SHLX - Cleaning the Filter; Extended Shut-Down; Draining

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Maintenance
HOUSEKEEPING CONT.
HOT TO CLEAN THE WATER FILTER:
1. Make sure the water heater is OFF and the electrical power supply has been disconnected.
2. Turn OFF the water supply to the heater.
3. Disconnect the water source from the water inlet.
4. Use a screw driver and gently remove the lter from inside the water inlet.
5. To remove severe dust, use a soft brush and wash with running water.
6. Return the lter to the water heater inlet pipe and reconnect your water supply.
7. Turn the electrical power supply and cold water supply ON to the water heater.
VACATION AND EXTENDED SHUT-DOWN
If the water heater is to remain idle for an extended period of time, the power and water to the appliance should
be turned o. If there is no power to the water heater, freeze protection does NOT work.
The water heater and piping should be drained if they might be subjected to freezing temperatures. When
freezing temperatures persist consult with a licensed installation professional for winterization of your product.
During power outages built in freeze protection will not be activated. Take proper steps to ensure your water
heater doesn’t freeze.
After a long shut-down period, the water heater’s operation and controls should be checked by a qualied
service personnel.
ANTI-FREEZING
While the anti-freezers will help to protect from cold temperatures, they will in no way guarantee
protection from freeze damage. Freezing temperatures occur at 32°F (0°C). DO NOT rely on the
anti-freezers to fully protect the water heater from freezing, take all precautions to prevent cold damage.
*Freezing anywhere in the plumbing system can result in damage to
the water heater, such as a rupture in your heat exchanger. All pipes
must be adequately protected from freezing.
Water heaters with anti-freezers have an automatic heating device and will
help to avoid freeze damage, but the power must be kept on. Freezing will
occur with no power. In very cold areas and when the temperature is under 32°F, or in event of an ice storm,
freezing will occur as the heating power limit is exceeded. If these conditions take place, please follow the
procedures explained below.
When the temperature falls below 32°F, water in your plumbing system or water heater can turn to ice and then
expand causing damage to the water heater. This damage is not covered under your manufacturer’s warranty.
If these conditions are anticipated, please drain the water heater as follows to help but not guarantee from
freezing:
1. Shut-o the main gas valve and power.
2. Shut-o the inlet water valve.
3. Open all faucets.
4. Take o the drain valve, and allow water to drain for 3 minutes or until the water heater is empty.
5. Making sure all water is out, replace the drain valve, and shut-o the faucets.
NOTICE! The anti-freezing
device works for the water heater
only, and not for the inlet and
outlet water pipes.
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NOTICE! When freezing
temps persists consult with a
license installation professional
for winterization of your
product.
NOTICE! During power
outages built in freeze
protection will not be activated.
Take proper steps to ensure
your water heater doesn’t
freeze.
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NOTICE! Eccotemp recommends
all termination hoods have a backow
preventer to assist with freezing
air. Consult with an installation
professional for proper installation.