Eccotemp ET-14 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual - General Safety
GENERAL SAFETY
Eccotemp residential heaters are designed to take in cold or pre-heated water
and heat it to temperatures suitable for normal domestic usage up to a maximum
of 130°F.
To obtain optimum performance and energy savings, the unit should be located as
near as possible to the point of use.
The unit is supplied with ¾” NPT plumbing connections. Do not use a torch on
any pipe connected to the heater, as serious damage will result. Use Teflon tape,
ensuring no debris enters the heater. Do not use any petroleum based pipe dope or
PVC primers or glue on the unit or any fittings connected to the unit.
Ensure that the plumbing lines are clear of installation debris before connecting
the unit.
VERIFY THAT THE HEATER HAS THE CORRECT NUMBER OF DEDICATED UNIQUE
208/240V CIRCUITS, USING CORRECTLY RATED WIRES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND
THAT CIRCUIT BOARD JUMPERS ARE INSTALLED WHERE NECESSARY. FAILURE TO
GROUND THE SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
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MPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
CAN CAUSE DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS
MANUAL FOR ASSISTANCE OR CONSULT QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! BEFORE REMOVING THE COVER OR SERVICING
THE UNIT, MAKE SURE THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE WATER HEATER IS
DISCONNECTED. FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. DEPENDING ON YOUR INSTALLATION, IT MAY BE
NECESSARY TO TURN OFF MULTIPLE BREAKERS TO COMPLETELY POWER DOWN
YOUR UNIT.
WHEN INSTALLING THE UNIT IN ANY AREA WHERE LEAKS OF ANY NATURE COULD
CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, A DRAIN PAN AND DRAIN LINE SUFFICIENT TO CONTAIN
THE FLOW OF WATER PROVIDED BY THE SUPPLY LINE MUST BE INSTALLED.
WHEN INSTALLING THE UNIT IN ANY AREA WHERE LEAKS OF ANY NATURE COULD
CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE OR ANY OTHER AREAS THAT ARE NOT READILY VISIBLE
OR ROUTINELY MONITORED INCLUDING CLOSETS, CABINETS AND ATTICS: A 150-PSI
MAXIMUM PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WITH DRAIN LINE MUST BE INSTALLED.