Safety Precautions
...............................................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................4
Product Specifications ..................................................................................................................................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.............................................................................................................................................................................8
T&P Valve and Pipe Insulation ...............................................................................................................................................8
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve.............................................................................................................................................9
Filling the Water Heater..........................................................................................................................................................10
Converting the Lower Element..........................................................................................................................................10-12
Wiring Diagrams ....................................................................................................................................................................13
Wiring ....................................................................................................................................................................................14
Installation Checklist ..............................................................................................................................................................15
Service and Adjustment
......................................................................................................................16-20
Temperature Regulation..........................................................................................................................................................16
Thermostats............................................................................................................................................................................16
Thermostat Settings................................................................................................................................................................16
Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustment..............................................................................................................................17
Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation..........................................................................................................................17
Draining .................................................................................................................................................................................17
Element Cleaning and Replacement ..................................................................................................................................18-20
Anode Rod Inspection ............................................................................................................................................................20
Drain Valve Washer Replacement ...........................................................................................................................................20
Service ....................................................................................................................................................................................20
Troubleshooting Guide........................................................................................................................21-24
Start Up Conditions ...............................................................................................................................................................21
Thermal Expansion...............................................................................................................................................................21
Strange Sounds .....................................................................................................................................................................21
Operational Conditions..........................................................................................................................................................22
Smelly Water.........................................................................................................................................................................22
“Air” in Hot Water Faucets ...................................................................................................................................................22
Rumbling Noise....................................................................................................................................................................22
High Temperature Shut Off System.................................................................................................................................22,23
Not Enough or No Hot Water..............................................................................................................................................23
Water is Too Hot ..................................................................................................................................................................23
Leakage Checkpoints ..............................................................................................................................................................24
Parts Order List...............................................................................................................................................26-31
Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................32
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