THE FUTURE OF EFFICIENCY EL5 Manual PORTABLE TANKLESS WATER HEATER INSTALLATION, USE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS THE FUTURE OF EFFICIENCY 105 F MIN MAX MAX MIN RECREATIONAL USES SHOWER PET BATHING EQUESTRIAN HUNTING RECREATION POOL SIDE FOOD TRUCKS GREEN HOUSES CAMPING TINY HOMES EMERGENCY PREP OFF-GRID
ENGLISH PLEASE RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SAFETY WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD This appliance can produce carbon monoxide which has no odor. Using it in an enclosed space can kill you. Never use this appliance in an enclosed space such as a camper, tent, car or home. CAUTION CAUTION THE FUTURE OF EFFICIENCY THE FUTURE OF EFFICIENCY Vapors from flammable liquids will explode and catch fire causing death or severe burns.
EL5 PORTABLE TANKLESS WATER HEATER ENGLISH Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer APPLICATION Safety Information Safety Precautions 3 Leak Testing 6 Combustion and Ventilation Air 6 Operating Instructions Use and Operation Adjustment Functions and Features Maintenance Rain Cap Inspection Storage Cleaning Water Screen Flushing Water Heater Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Construction and Parts Electrical Wiring Replacement Parts Warranty Warranty 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 13 14
ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING SAFETY Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. It may save you time and money. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death.
DANGER! LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM MODELS ENGLISH SAFETY Liquid propane has an odorant added to aid in detecting a gas leak. Some people may not physically be able to smell or recognize this odorant. If you are unsure or unfamiliar with the smell of liquid propane, ask the gas supplier. Other conditions, such as “odorant fade”, which causes the odorant to diminish in intensity, can also hide or camouflage a gas leak. Always check with commercial leak detector or soapy water.
Leak Testing ENGLISH WARNING: Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks, as property damage, personal injury, or death could result. SAFETY The tankless water heater and its gas connections must be leak tested at normal operating pressures before it is placed in operation. • Turn on the gas to the tankless water heater from the recommended gas cylinder. • Use a commercial leak detector or soapy water solution to test for leaks at all connections and fittings.
The EL5 Portable Tankless Water Heater Rain Cap INSTALLATION The Eccotemp EL5 is a portable liquid propane fired tankless water heater capable of delivering 1 to 1.5 gallons of hot water per minute to almost anywhere. The portable tankless water heater has standard 1/2” NPT pipe fittings and an adapter for using a standard garden hose for inlet water supply. People around the world use similar portable tankless water heaters to heat water for recreational use, safely and reliably.
ENGLISH Getting Started 1. Check box for damage. Damages caused in shipment must be reported immediately. 2. Make sure you have all the parts: INSTALLATION Please note: included parts and accessories may vary depending on country and regulations. qty. 1 - Water Heater qty. 1 - Rain Cap qty. 1 - Gas Hose and Regulator qty. 1 - Hardware Pack qty. 1 - Shower Nozzle and Hose All accessories come with a 30 day manufacturer’s warranty. qty.
Proper Installation 6 THE FUTURE OF EFFICIENCY INSTALLATION 105 F MIN ENGLISH 1 MAX MAX MIN 5 3 4 2 7 Liquid Propane Tank Not Included 1. WARNING: If using with non-potable water, do not heat water for human consumption. Attach the rain cap securely to the top of your portable tankless water heater by sliding the shield into the designated slots. 2. If using a standard garden hose, attach the 1/2” NPT to garden hose adapter to the fitting marked “Water Input”.
Before going to the USE section: ENGLISH Check around area for flammables, especially gasoline or other vapors which may ignite. The exhaust and top of the portable tankless water heater will get HOT! Make sure there are no foreign objects around the portable tankless water heater or that have fallen into the top. Use and Operation OPERATING This water heater is for point of use and is meant for temporary water heating.
Adjustment Make sure showerhead is in the off position. 2. Turn the water knob to max. 3. Turn gas knob to min. 4. Turn on gas. 5. Turn on water. 6. Turn showerhead on. (Or other outlet device) 7. Wait to hear a series of audible clicks. 8. Upon completion turn off showerhead set. 9. Turn off water supply. 10. Turn off gas supply. 11. Disconnect water and gas lines. 12. Drain plug open. See page 9 for location of pressure drain plug. 13. Store in a safe, warm, dry place.
OPERATING ENGLISH Functions and Features • Water controlled automatic ignition: Water pressure between 20-80 PSI and 0.5-2.0 GPM opens the ignition circuit for easy and convenient operation. • Auto cut-off protection: The auto cut-off protection will shut the gas supply off immediately in the event of flameout to reduce the risk of gas leakage. • Remove drain valve to avoid water pipe and regulator damage caused by freezing water.
Rain Cap Inspection When not in use, your portable tankless water heater should be stored away in a climate-controlled area. MAINTENANCE Storage ENGLISH Be sure to turn the unit off and disconnect the water supply before performing any housekeeping tasks to this tankless water heater. Vacuum around the tankless water heater for dust, dirt and lint on a regular basis.
ENGLISH Flushing your Water Heater MAINTENANCE It is highly recommended that you clean your Eccotemp portable tankless water heater after every other use or every 3 months to ensure your water heater is running as efficiently as possible. Exposure to unfiltered water can increase your chances of water scale, lime or rust deposit buildup. To do this we recommend that you use our Eccotemp EZ-Flush Descaler System to flush out any unwanted build-up and sediment.
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE Portable tankless water heater will not start – there are no audible clicks at startup: 1. The first thing to check is to ensure that the incoming water is connected to the “right” connection side of the portable tankless water heater. If the incoming and outgoing connections are reversed, the portable tankless water heater will not work. The incoming is on the far right and the outgoing water connection is in the middle.
Troubleshooting Continued... ENGLISH Portable tankless water heater will not start – but there are audible clicks at startup: TROUBLESHOOTING 1. The portable tankless water heater requires a minimum of about .75 GPM and a minimum of about 25 PSI. Note: water pressure is at the lower end of operating parameters. You will need a sustained water pressure of approximately 25 – 60 PSI for adequate use if you are using a 12/18/120 volt pump. See adjustment in previous section. 2.
Construction and Parts of the EL5 ENGLISH Handle Front panel TROUBLESHOOTING Decoration Board Heat exchanger Guide panel Display Rain cap Display back cover Button panel Knob decoration ring Ignition controller Bracket of ignitor Battery box heat shield O-ring Thermostat Tilt switch heat shield Bracket of burner Burner Tilt switch Knob Gas and water valve Micro Switch Front Outlet water temperature sensor Water outlet bracket Sensor pin Battery box Ignition pin Side 7.12” Top 11.
Electrical Wiring ENGLISH This connection is for low-voltage batteries or direct current only. Do not connect 120 or 240 volts AC. TROUBLESHOOTING Ignition pin Sensor pin Display HV1 HV2 S Temperature sensor Ignition controller On/Off Switch Ground wire Over temp sensor Battery box Solenoid Micro switch CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.
WARRANTY Eccotemp hereby warrants this product to be free of material defects in materials and workmanship when installed and operated according to Eccotemp’s installation and operating instructions. This Limited Warranty extends to the original purchaser and subsequent owners, but only while the product remains as the site of the original installation. This Limited Warranty terminates if moved or reinstalled at a new location.
ENGLISH Exclusions Please refer to the Installation Manual and Use & Care Manual supplied with your new Eccotemp Systems product. This Limited Warranty becomes null and void if any of the following are determined to be a contributing factor by Eccotemp to the failure of the product: WARRANTY 1. Abuse, misuse, alteration, neglect or misapplication. 2. Improper, dangerous, destructive maintenance procedures or inadequate maintenance. 3.
ENGLISH PORTABLE PRODUCT COMPARISONS EL7 COMPARISON EL5 EL10 THE FUTURE OF EFFICIENCY THE FUTURE OF EFFICIENCY THE FUTURE OF EFFICIENCY 105 F 105 F MIN MIN MAX MAX MAX MAX MIN MIN MAX MAX EL5 EL7 EL10 OUTDOOR ONLY OUTDOOR ONLY OUTDOOR ONLY BTU 25,000 - 37,500 47,800 - 52,500 75,000 Flow Rate Rated 1.5 GPM Rated 1.85 GPM Rated 2.
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