Eccotemp EM-2.5 Installation And Operating Instruction Manual

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Summary of EM-2.5

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    Product support eccotemp.Com/help-desk shop online eccotemp.Com/products store locator eccotemp.Com/locator 866-356-1992 support@eccotemp.Com 315-a industrial road, summerville, sc 29483 eccotemp em-2.5 / em-4.0 / em-6.0 electric mini tank water heaters installation and operating instruction manual.

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Important safety instructions 2 technical data 3-4 general information 5 technical description 6 installation instructions 6-10 plumbing connections 7 temperature & pressure relief valve 7-8 filling the water heater 9 electrical connections 9 instructions for use 10 maintenance instructions 11-13 tr...

  • Page 4: Save These Instructions

    Important safety instructions warning: when using electrical appliances, safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons should be followed, including: 1. Read all instructions before using this water heater. 2. This water heater must be grounded. Connect only to p...

  • Page 5: Model

    Model em-2.5 em-4.0 em-6.0 capacity (gallons) 2.5 4.0 6.0 voltage (vac) 110-120 110-120 110-120 power at 120 vac (watts) 1440 1440 1440 max. Water pressure (psi) 150 150 150 weight (empty) (lbs.) 20 24 26 amperage (amps) 12 12 12 phases 1 1 1 technical data 3.

  • Page 6: Dimensions

    Dimensions model em-2.5 em-4.0 em-6.0 a 14 ¾” 14 ½” 17 ¾” b 11 ¾” 14 ½” 17 ¾” c 10 ¼” 13” 14 ⁵⁄₈” 4 em-2.5/em-4.0 em-6.0

  • Page 7: General Information

    General information the eccotemp mini tank water heaters can be used in most under the counter, point of use applications. Em models are designed to supply hot water for all hand wash and kitchen sinks in a residential, commercial or industrial environment. Em models can replace traditional central ...

  • Page 8: Technical Description

    Technical description there are three eccotemp mini tank models, a 2.5 gallon model, a 4 gallon model & a 6 gallon model. The pressure vessel (water tank) is welded, glass lined steel and is equipped with an anode rod. The water heater is equipped with a thermostat and a high limit temperature switc...

  • Page 9: Plumbing Connections

    Plumbing connections connect the cold water inlet pipe to the inlet nipple (marked with a blue ring) and the hot water outlet pipe to the outlet nipple (marked with a red ring). Important: if water pipes are copper or bronze, use dielectric connections to prevent corrosion. Failure to provide dielec...

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    T/p valve discharge pipe: 1. Must not be smaller in diameter than the outlet diameter of the valve, or have any reducing couplings. 2. Must not be plugged or blocked. 3. Must be made of suitable material for hot water. 4. Must not be over 15’ in length. 5. Must not have more than two elbows. 6. Must...

  • Page 11: Filling The Water Heater

    Filling the water heater caution!: before plugging the water heater electric cord into an outlet, be sure that the system is completely charged with water and all air is removed. Before connecting the power, fill the tank and system with water and check for leaks. To be sure that all air is out of t...

  • Page 12: Instructions For Use

    Instructions for use congratulations! You are now ready to use your water heater. Run the hot water at a nearby sink and evaluate the hot water temperature. Make any temperature adjustment using the section below: setting the thermostat: the water heater is equipped with an adjustable thermostat tha...

  • Page 13: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions do not attempt to repair this water heater yourself. Call a service person (plumber or electrician) for service assistance. Always unplug the power supply cord when the water is turned off or when servicing or draining the water heater. Before calling for service, first conf...

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    Descaling the heating element: scale deposits can affect the heating capability of the element. Heavy scale can even cause the element to burn out. The element can be descaled chemically or manually. 1. Remove the heating element (see page 11). 2. To descale chemically, soak the heating element in w...

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    Resetting the high limit switch: for various reasons the high limit safety shut off switch will occasionally shut the water heater down. This shut down will occur when water temperatures exceed 190°f. Power is automatically turned off to the heating element. The shut off device may activate as a res...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting problem: water does not get hot 1. Make sure the power supply is on and working. 2. If light does not come on, check that the reset button is pushed in; follow steps from previous section. 3. If the indicator light is illuminated, but water temperature does not get hot at the sink, t...

  • Page 17: Schematic & Parts Em-2.5

    Schematic & parts em-2.5 no. Name of part qty. 1 thermostat button 1 2 indicate cover light 1 3 cross self-tapping screw - 2.9x16 2 4 cross recessed countersunk screw - m4x6 2 5 button base 1 6 thermostat porcelain base 1 7 front shell 1 8 heating element seal circle 1 9 t shape screw - m6x20 5 10 h...

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    Schematic & parts em-4.0 & 6.0 no. Name of part qty. 1 panel cover 1 2 indicate cover light 1 3 panel 1 4 pan head self-tapping screw - 2.9x18 2 5 electric box 1 6 thermal cut-off 1 7 thermal cut-off nut 1 8 front shell 1 9 terminal cover 2 10 hexagon flange nut 5 11 t-shape screw 5 12 heating eleme...

  • Page 19: Em-2.5, Em-4.0 and Em-6.0

    Eccotemp mini tank water heaters em-2.5, em-4.0 and em-6.0 limited warranty subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this limited warranty, each eccotemp mini-tank water heater is warranted to the original owner (“owner”) against (i) mechanical or electrical failure of any component solely d...

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    These warranties shall be void and have no effect: • if the eccotemp heater is not used for its intended application; • if the design or structure of the eccotemp heater is modified or altered in any way; • if appliances or equipment not approved by eccotemp are attached to the water heater; • if th...

  • Page 21: Or Make A Warranty Claim

    How the owner can secure service assistance or make a warranty claim 1. Owner should contact the dealer who sold the water heater covered by this warranty or 2. Owner should submit the warranty claim directly to eccotemp at the address listed below, and they will arrange for the handling of the clai...

  • Page 22: Eccotemp

    Product support eccotemp.Com/help-desk shop online eccotemp.Com/products store locator eccotemp.Com/locator 866-356-1992 support@eccotemp.Com 315-a industrial road, summerville, sc 29483 eccotemp em-2.5 / em-4.0 / em-6.0 electric mini tank water heaters installation and operating instruction manual.