State Water Heaters EN6-50-DORT 100 User Manual

January 2015
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Residen al Electric
Water Heater
Installa on Instruc ons and
Use & Care Guide
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operate, or service it. If you have diffi culty following the direc ons, or
aren’t sure you can safely and properly do any of this work yourself:
• Call our Technical Assistance Hotline at 1-800-821-2017 . We can help you with
installation, operations, troubleshooting, or maintenance. Before you call, write
down the model and serial number from the water heater’s data plate.
Incorrect installa on, opera on, or service can damage the water heater, your house
and other property, and present risks including fi re, scalding, electric shock, and
explosion, causing serious injury or death.
Table of Contents Page
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................. 3
GETTING STARTED ............................................................6
INSTALLATION ................................................................... 7
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................17
MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 21
DIAGRAMS .....................................................................25
REPAIR PARTS ..........................................................26

State Water Heaters EN6-50-DORT 100 Specifications

General

Brand	State Water Heaters
Model	EN6-50-DORT 100
Type	Electric
Capacity	50 gallons
Power Source	Electric
Voltage	240 V
Wattage	4500 W
Weight	150 lbs
Warranty	6 years

Summary

Important Safety Information

Safety Alert Symbol and Warning Levels

Describes the safety alert symbol and defines hazard levels (Danger, Warning, Caution, Notice).

California Proposition 65 Warning

Installation and Maintenance Risks

Covers electrical shock, lifting hazards, and safe handling during installation/maintenance.

Operational Risks: Scalding and Temperature

Addresses hazards like scalding from hot water and proper temperature control.

Fire, Explosion, and Gas Hazards

Details risks of fire, explosion due to high pressure, and hydrogen gas buildup.

Getting Started

Installation

Verify Home Readiness: Pressure and Codes

Connecting Safety Valves and Water Supply

Details the critical installation of the T&P relief valve and connecting hot/cold water lines.

Electrical Connections and Temperature Setting

Troubleshooting

No Hot Water Diagnosis

Identifies and resolves common causes for a lack of hot water, such as power or element issues.

Insufficient Hot Water or Slow Recovery

Temperature, Pressure, and Odor Issues

Maintenance

Routine Maintenance and Tank Flushing