State Water Heaters 184735-000 - Manual

6 FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, becausethe placement is a very important consideration for the safety of theoccupants in the building and for the most economical use of theappliance. Whether replacing an old water heater or putting...

7 FIGURE 5. 3. Determine the location on the wall, and then the height above the floor which the wall securing bracket will be placed. Using adequatescrews, or nuts, and bolts (not supplied) fasten the wall securingbracket to the wall. FIGURE 6. WATER PIPING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:Water heaters are ...

8 Figure 7 shows the typical attachment of the water piping to the waterheater. The water heater is equipped with 3/4 inch NPT waterconnections. NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter before attaching the adapter to the cold water inlet connection.Do not solder the cold water supp...

9 The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated atleast once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that (1) no one isin front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valvedischarge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will not causeany bodily injury or...

10 WIRING DIAGRAMS TURN OFF THE HEATER ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. FIGURE 9. OPTIONAL CORD SET WIRING (120 Volt and 240 Volt) There may be a cord set supplied with the water heaterat the time of manufacture. If not one can be orderedthrough the Parts Department; see...

11 WIRING Never use water heater unless it is completely full of water. To preventdamage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled withwater. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning onpower. You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the waterheater. Yo...

12 TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT To change the temperature setting: NOTE: 1. Turn off the heater electrical supply. Do not attempt to adjust thermostat with power on. 2. Remove the thermostat outer door and fold away the insulation from the thermostat. Do not remove the plastic personnel protectorcovering ...

13 THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of such events as high linepressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammer amongothers, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, checkvalves, back flow preventers, etc. to control these types of problems.When these devic...

14 The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezingtemperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of sediment fromthe tank may be necessary. 1. Turn electrical supply “OFF”. 2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater. 3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave o...

15 4. Remove the two wires attached to the thermostat. 5. Remove the thermostat from behind the thermostat bracket. 6. Disconnect wires from thermostat and slide out of the bracket. 7. Place the new lower thermostat in the bracket making sure it fits firmly against the tank. 8. Attach the wires to t...

17 LEAKAGE CHECKPOINTS Read this manual first. Then before checking the water heater makesure the electrical power supply has been turned “OFF” before checkingthe tank for leakage. *A. Condensation and dripping may be seen on pipes if the water temperature is low in humid weather or pipe connections...

18 These guidelines should be utilized by a qualified service agent. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES Improperly sealed, hot or cold supply connection,relief valve or drain valve. Leakage from other appliances or water lines. Thermal expansion in closed water system. Improperly seated valve. High sulfate ...

19 REPAIR PARTS LIST POINT OF USE ELECTRIC MODELS Key No. Part Description 1 Cord Set 120 Volt for use w/1440W element 2 Cord Set 240 Volt for use w/1500W element 3 Thermostat w/Hi-Limit* 4 Access Panel 5 T h e r m o s t a t C o v e r 6 Drain Valve 7 Junction Box Cover 8 Temperature -Pressure Relief...