Raritan 1700 Series Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual
WARNING:
Raritan Engineering Company, Inc. recommends that a qualified person or electrician install
this product. Equipment damage, injury to personnel or death could result from improper
installation. Raritan Engineering Company, Inc. accepts no responsibility or liability for
damage to equipment, injury to personnel or death that may result from improper installation
or operation of this product.
WARNING:
Hazard of Shock or Fire - Always use recommended fuse/circuit breaker and wire size. Always
make sure that unit is properly grounded to AC grounding conductor (green).
Hazard of Scalding - Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly.
WARNING:
Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this heater that has not been used
for a long period of time (generally 2 weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable.
To reduce the risk of injury under these conditions, it is recommended that a hot water faucet be
opened for several minutes before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water
system. If hydrogen is present, there will probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping
through the pipe as the water begins to flow. There should be no smoking or open flame near
the faucet when it is initially opened.
ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS
With or Without Optional Heat Exchanger
INSTALLATION and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1700 Series Models
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all instructions thoroughly.
2. Ground water heater properly. Connect water
heater to grounded AC system.
3. Install or locate water heater only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
4. Use water heater only for its intended use as
described in this manual.
5. Do not use an extension cord. Contact a qualified
electrician to have wiring properly installed.
6. Supervise children when using hot water.
Temperature limiting valves are recommended
at the point of use (such as shower or sink) to
limit the water temperature. For more
information, see your qualified technician.
7. Do not operate if wiring is damaged, or if the
heater has been damaged or dropped.
8. Only qualified service personnel should service
this water heater. Contact Raritan Technical
Support for repairs.
DESCRIPTION
Raritan Water Heaters are constructed with high
quality components: a glass lined tank, high density
non-CFC foam insulation, noncorrosive polymer
jacket and an adjustable Thermostat. Models with an
internal Heat Exchanger heat water from an external
source. Dockside hot water recovery rate is 13
gallons (49.2 liters) per hour. (18 gallons [68.1 liters]
per hour for model #17120203 or 17200203 with
4500 watt/ 240V heating element). Ground terminal
and replaceable Anode are built-in. Temperature and
Pressure Valve rated at 75 psi (517kPa) 210°F (99°C)
is included for on-board nominal working system
pressure of 50 psi (345kPa) maximum. The water
heater is ignition protected.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: If temperature and pressure relief
valve is leaking it must be replaced.
Inspection of Anode and proper winterization is
required of the Raritan Water Heater. Periodic visual
inspection is recommended to be sure connections
are tight, wires are not frayed and the unit is properly
grounded. Do not use solvents to clean heater jacket.