Everlast Light Duty Commercial Electric Water Heaters Use and Care Manual Installation Start-Up Maintenance Parts Warranty This manual must only be used by a qualified installer / service technician. Read all instructions in this manual before installing. Perform steps in the given order. Failure to do so could result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels or to important product information. DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious personal injury or death. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in personal injury or death.
Part 1 - General Safety Information This water heater is approved for indoor installations only and is not intended for use as a pool heater. Clearance to combustible materials: 0” top, bottom, sides, and back. Heater must have room for service: 24” front, 6” top, and 6” sides are minimum recommended service clearances. (A combustible door or removable panel is acceptable front clearance.) This water heater has been approved for closet installation and installation on combustible flooring.
Part 2 - Prepare the Water Heater Remove all sides of the shipping crate to allow the heater to be moved into its installation location. Incorrect operating conditions can lead to damage to the heating system and put safe operation at risk. Ensure that the installation location adheres to the information included in this manual. Failure to do so could result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death.
Top View LP-379-J 07/13/15 Figure 2 - Dimensional Drawing - Staged Operation Specifications and Dimensions Light Commercial Models Storage Capacity A B C D EVC080C2X*** 80 6 1/2” 60” 69” 23 1/4” EVC100C2X*** 100 52” 61” Water Temperature Ratings E Safety Listing Hot / Cold Inlets Shipping Weight (Lbs. Est.) 8” UL 1453 3/4” NPT 206 151 Min. Delivered Temp. Max. Delivered Temp. High Temp. Limit 120oF (48.8 C) 180oF (82.1 C) 200oF (93.
NOTE: In the State of California, the water heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid moving during an earthquake. Contact local utilities for code requirements in your area. Visit http://www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov or call 1-916-445-8100 and request instructions. However, applicable local codes shall govern installation. For residential water heaters of a capacity of greater than 52 gallons, consult the local building jurisdiction for acceptable bracing procedures. 3. Check area around water heater.
Figure 3 - Installing Cold Inlet and Hot Outlet Fittings CAUTION The Cold Inlet and Hot Outlet Fittings MUST BE INSTALLED according to the steps in Figure 3 for the electric water heater to operate properly. Failure to install these fittings properly will result in improper water heater operation, possible substantial property damage, and increased costs. Service calls to repair the installation and properly install these fittings ARE NOT COVERED by water heater warranty.
expansion. Expansion tanks are designed with an air cushion built in that compresses as system pressure increases, thereby relieving the overpressure condition and eliminating repeated A. Plumbing operation of the relief valve. This expansion tank should be It is mandatory that all plumbing be done in accordance with installed in the cold water line between the water heater and federal, local, and state plumbing codes and practices.
F. Scalding To avoid water damage or scalding due to relief valve operation: • Discharge line must be connected to relief valve outlet and run to a safe place of disposal. Terminate the discharge line in a manner that will prevent possibility of severe burns or property damage should the relief valve discharge. • Discharge line must be as short as possible and the same size as the valve discharge connection throughout its entire length.
When filling the water heater, open a hot water tap to release air in the tank and piping. The tank must be full of water before the heater is turned on. Failure to ensure the water heater is full before turning it on could result in damage to the water heater and other property damages. Such damages ARE NOT covered by water heater warranty. H. Applications Figure 5 - Sealing the Water Heater for Sanitary Applications Part 4 - Wiring Tank must be full of water before the power is turned on.
Part 5 - Installation Checklist Water Heater Location Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Close to area of heated water demand Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures Area free of flammable vapors Provisions made to protect area from water damage and control thermal expansion Sufficient room to service heater Relief Valve Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve properly installed and discharge line run to open drain Discharge line protected from freezing Wiring Power supply voltage agrees with w
temperature at a hot water outlet in the structure. Step #9 - If the water heater is operating properly and the There are two thermostats on dual element heaters. If water temperature is satisfactory, adjustment is complete. temperature adjustment is necessary, TURN OFF POWER TO HEATER, remove black access cover and insulation. The thermostat protective cover SHOULD NOT be removed. Risk of scald injury increases as you increase water Set temperature indicator to desired temperature. Replace temperature.
the heater. This will flush sediment deposits from the bottom of the heater and lengthen the heater’s service life. Turn off power to the heater during flushing operation, so the elements will not be damaged. Failure to shut off the heater when draining may damage the heating elements. Operating a partially filled / empty water heater could lead to damage from “dry-firing”. Failures due to such damage ARE NOT covered by warranty.
The maintenance activities described below are only to be performed by the Installer / Qualified Service Provider. These maintenance items should be performed during recommended annual service and any service calls. 1. Ask the owner / user if there have been any issues with the water heater. Diagnose any heater issues and repair / replace parts as necessary. 2. Check the water heater and related plumbing for leaks. Repair any that are found. 3.
Part 8 - Troubleshooting Problem Reason Remedy Manual disconnect switch turned off No Hot Water Not Enough Hot Water Water Too Hot or Not Hot Enough 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn switch on Blown fuse or circuit breaker tripped Shorted or improper wiring Circuit overloaded Grounded element or thermostat 1. 2. 3. 4. Replace fuse or reset breaker *Replace, repair, or rewire per detail *Provide adequate circuit to reduce load *Replace Manual Reset High Limit (ECO) open 1.
Everlast Light Duty Commercial Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Limited Warranty HTP warrants each light duty commercial stainless steel electric water heater to be free from defects in materials and workmanship according to the following terms, conditions, and time periods. The number of replacement water heaters is limited to one (1) per original unit purchased. Replacement parts will be warranted for 90 days. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED THESE WARRANTIES COMMENCE ON THE DATE OF INSTALLATION.
– Sodium less than 20mGL. Water pH between 6.0 and 8.0. Hardness less than 12 grains. Chlorine concentration less than 100 ppm. 15. Any damages, malfunctions, or failures resulting from the use of dielectric unions. 16. Production of noise, taste, odors, discoloration, or rusty water. 17. Damages, malfunctions, or failures caused by subjecting the tank to pressures greater than those on the rating label. 18. Water heaters moved from the original installation location. 19.
Customer Installation Record Form The following form should be completed by the installer for you to keep as a record of the installation in case of a warranty claim. After reading the important notes at the bottom of the page, please also sign this document.
