Specifications
TM013 Vulcan Electric Service Instructions REV: D 
D.O.I.: 05/09 
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Contents 
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 3 
Safety Warning .................................................................................................................... 3 
Heater Model Identification .................................................................................................. 4 
Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 5 
Preventative Maintenance ................................................................................................... 5 
Operation ............................................................................................................................. 6 
Single Element Models ..................................................................................................... 6 
Twin Element Non-Simultaneous Models ......................................................................... 6 
Components and their Function ........................................................................................... 7 
Wiring Diagrams .................................................................................................................. 8 
Product Changes ................................................................................................................. 9 
Common Faults ................................................................................................................. 11 
Fault Finding Chart Index ................................................................................................... 12 
General Fault Finding Chart ............................................................................................... 13 
No Hot Water – Power Supply ........................................................................................... 14 
Single Element ................................................................................................................... 15 
Twin Element – Upper Element ......................................................................................... 16 
Twin Element – Lower Element ......................................................................................... 17 
Insufficient Hot Water......................................................................................................... 18 
Leaking Water Heater ........................................................................................................ 20 
Water Too Hot ................................................................................................................... 21 
Noisy Water Heater ........................................................................................................... 22 
Electrical Insulation Testing ............................................................................................... 23 
Component Tests .............................................................................................................. 24 
Component Replacement .................................................................................................. 27 
Exploded View Single Element Models.............................................................................. 31 
Exploded View Twin Element Models ................................................................................ 32 
Replacement Parts List - 50L & 80L ............................................................................... 33 
Replacement Parts List - 125L & 160L ........................................................................... 34 
Replacement Parts List - 250L, 315L & 400L ................................................................. 35 
Vulcan Water Heater Warranty .......................................................................................... 36 
Document Revision History ................................................................................................ 37 










