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Vaughn Featherweight Series - User Manual

Vaughn Featherweight Series
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Operation and Installation Manual
Featherweight Electric and
V-Grid Water Heater
Thermoplastic Tank
Domestic Usage with Electronic Temperature Control
Limited Warranty and Tank
Replacement

Questions and Answers

Summary

General Information

Important Owners Responsibility

Outlines the owner's crucial role in ensuring proper installation, use, and maintenance of the water heater for warranty validity.

Installation Guidelines

Inspecting and Preparing the Heater

Details checks for heater components and preparation before installation, including contents of the packaging.

Location

Provides guidance on selecting a suitable location for the water heater, considering safety, environment, and serviceability.

Protection From Water Damage

Emphasizes the customer's responsibility to prevent property damage from potential water leaks.

Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve

Details the critical safety requirement for installing an approved temperature and pressure relief valve correctly.

Water Supply Connections

Covers essential steps for connecting water supply lines, including fittings, shut-off valves, and thermal expansion considerations.

Filling the Heater

Explains the mandatory procedure for filling the water heater with water before applying electrical power.

Wiring Controls

Outlines requirements for electrical connections, including branch circuits, grounding, and qualified electricians.

Supplemental Heat Warnings

Provides warnings and instructions regarding the use of supplemental heat sources to avoid voiding the warranty.

Insulation Installation

Details the process of installing fiberglass insulation around electrical components and pipes for efficiency.

Installation Checklist

Inspecting and Preparing the Heater

Ensures all heater components are present and the unit is ready for installation.

Location

Confirms the chosen location meets safety and operational requirements.

Protection From Water Damage

Verifies provisions are made to protect surrounding areas from potential water leaks.

Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve

Checks for correct installation and requirements of the T&P relief valve.

Water Supply Connections

Confirms correct water supply connections and fittings are used.

Filling the Heater

Ensures the heater is completely filled with water before powering on.

Wiring

Verifies correct electrical connections, grounding, and voltage compatibility.

Installation Completed and Checklist Filled Out

Final check for completion and proper documentation.

Service Information

Water Temperature Regulation

Explains how water temperature is controlled and the importance of periodic testing to prevent scalding.

Safety Control

Describes the high-limit control function designed to prevent dangerously high temperatures.

Temperature Control

Details how to adjust the water temperature setpoint using the electronic controller.

Optional V-Grid Control

Explains the functionality and connection of the optional V-Grid Activation Unit for utility programs.

Installing the Removable Element Assembly

Provides instructions for installing or servicing the element assembly, including proper clamp and O-ring placement.

Maintenance

Controls

Recommends periodic inspection of controls, heating elements, and wiring by qualified personnel.

Long Term Shut Down

Provides guidance on preparing the water heater for extended periods of inactivity to conserve energy.

Draining the Heater

Details the procedure for safely draining the water heater tank.

Emergency

Instructs on actions to take in case of emergencies like flood or fire, and post-event inspection requirements.

Wiring Diagram 1

Figure 1

Figure 2

Vaughn Electronic Temperature Controller Operation

About the Controller

Introduces the electronic controller's capabilities for customizing water heater operation and displaying information.

Powering Up Your Water Heater for the First Time

Explains the initial power-up sequence and the default home screen display.

The Home Screen

Describes the home screen's function for quick status checks of water heater temperatures and power indicators.

Button Overlay

Details the function of each button on the controller for navigating menus and adjusting settings.

Vacation Override

Explains how to activate vacation mode to save energy, maintaining a minimum temperature to prevent freezing.

Child Lock

Describes the child lock feature to prevent unauthorized changes to settings and how to activate/deactivate it.

Temperature Setpoint

Guides users on adjusting the desired water temperature and understanding pre-defined limits.

Diagnostics

Explains how to enable diagnostics to check element operation and view error codes or software versions.

Top Differential and Bottom Differential

Defines temperature differentials and how they affect the water heater's calling for heat.

Buzzer

Details the buzzer setting, which alerts users to detected errors, and how to turn it on or off.

Display

Explains options for the display setting, allowing selection between setpoint temperature and measured water temperature.

Defaults

Describes how to reconfigure the controller to factory default settings and lists the default parameters.

Degrees

Explains how to switch temperature readings between Fahrenheit and Celsius units.

Disable Errors

Allows disabling specific error notifications, useful when using external timer controllers.

Troubleshooting

Error Codes

Lists common error codes detected by the controller, their possible causes, and required service actions.

Nature of Trouble

Provides a table correlating common operational problems with their potential causes and necessary service.

Parts List

Replacement Parts

How to Obtain Service Assistance

Residential Usage Electric Water Heater Ten Year Limited Tank Replacement Policy and One Year Limited Parts Warranty

Limited Warranty

Details the terms, coverage, duration, and limitations of the one-year limited warranty for water heater components.

Tank Replacement Policy

Outlines the ten-year policy for tank replacement due to leaks, including coverage, exclusions, and limitations.

Exclusions and Limitations

Specifies conditions and limitations that may void the warranty and replacement policy.

Optional Lifetime Warranty Registration Card

Vaughn Featherweight Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVaughn
CategoryWater Heater
SeriesFeatherweight
CapacityNot Applicable
WeightVaries by model
Material316L Stainless Steel
DimensionsVaries by model
VoltageN/A (Indirect water heater, no electrical components for heating)
WattageN/A (Indirect water heater, no electrical components for heating)

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