EemaX tankbuddy User Manual

Rev E 3/4/2016
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS & HOME OWNERS MANUAL
TANKBUDDY™
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
When installing or using any high voltage electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be
followed. Under no circumstance should you attempt to clean, install, inspect, repair, disassemble or
otherwise service this water heater, without first shutting off all power to the unit directly at the breaker
box. SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING.
WE RECOMMEND THAT THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED HOMEOWNER. IF FURTHER
ASSITANCE IS NEEDED, A LICENSED AND QUALIFIED PLUMBER AND ELECTRICIAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ALL APPLICABLE NATIONAL, STATE, PROVINCIAL, AND LOCAL PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CODES
SHOULD BE HIRED.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY AND COMPLETELY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION & USE.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH.
This manual should be shown to all members of the household who plan to use this unit, and be retained for
future reference.
Tested and certified by the Water Quality Association against NSF/ANSI 372 for lead free
compliance.

EemaX tankbuddy Specifications

General

Brand	EemaX
Model	tankbuddy
Category	Plumbing Product
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Information

Before Installation

Selecting Installation Location

Setting Up for Installation

Recommended Clearances

Specifies required space around the TankBuddy for service maintenance.

Plumbing Installation

Plumbing Installation Important Notes

Critical notes on soldering, water pressure, shut-off valves, and pipe ratings for plumbing installation.

Electrical Installation

Electrical Installation Instructions

Step-by-step guide for connecting the TankBuddy to the home's electrical system.

Connection Reference 1

Details on connecting the main power lines (L1, L2, Ground) to the TankBuddy terminal block.

Connection Reference 2

Details on connecting the unit's pigtail cord to the internal terminal block.

General Operating Instructions

Maintenance

Maintenance Notes

Important notes regarding regular checks for leaks and potential issues with hard water.

Trouble Shooting Guide

User Interface

TankBuddy Features Overview

Lists menu options like temperature, operation status, flow rate, and clock settings.

TankBuddy Set Up Menu Screens

Explains how to adjust activation and maximum temperature settings via the control knob.