American Water Heater 25 Gallon Tiny Titan Electric Water Heater E1E25US015V user manual

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Keep this manual in the pocKet on heater for future reference 
when ever maintenance adjustment or service is required.
all  technical  and  warrant Y questions : SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS 
PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER.
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safe installation, use and service
Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use, and servicing of this water heater.
many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you 
and others of a potential injury hazard.   read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual.   it is very 
important  that  the  meaning  of  each  safety  message  is  understood  by  you  and...

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General safetY 


thank You for purchasing this water heater.  Properly installed and 
maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:
•

  ANSI - American National Standards Institute
•  ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
•  NEC - National Electrical Code
•  NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
•  UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
preparinG for the installation
1. Read  the  “General  Safety”  section  of  this  manual  first  and...

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tYpical installation
miXinG valve usaGe
fiGure  2.
water  (potable)  heating:   All  models  are  considered  suitable  for 
water (potable) heating only.   H O T T E R   WAT E R   C A N   S C A L D : 
Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a 
temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish 
washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure 
you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently 
injured by hot water than others....

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facts to consider  aBout the location
Carefully  choose  an  indoor  location  for  the  new  water  heater, 
because  the  placement  is  a  very  important  consideration  for  the 
safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical 
use of the appliance.
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater 
in  a  new  location,  the  following  critical  points  must  be  observed:
1. 

 Select a location as close as practical or centralized to the point 
of use. The...

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installinG the new water heater
mountinG
mountinG - drYwall (hollow wall)
1.  The selected wall or cabinet must be capable of supporting double 
the weight of the unit when completely full of water (77 Ibs).
2

.   The  installation  area  must  provide  adequate  clearances  for 
removal of the front panel and servicing the unit.
3

.   Locate  the  wall  studs  in  the  area  where  the  unit  is  to  be 
mounted.
4

.   Cut two sections of 1/2 inch plywood or equivalent material 3 
inches in height....

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fiGure 4.
water pipinG pressure test
T h i s   s e c t i o n   i s   o n l y   f o r   t h e   m a n u f a c t u r e r   i n s t a l l i n g   t h e 
w a t e r   h e a t e r   w h e n   t h e   i n s t a l l a t i o n   i s   t o   c o m p l y   w i t h   H . U . D . 
S t a n d a r d s .
W h e n   t e s t i n g   t h e   w a t e r   w a y s ,   H . U . D .   S t a n d a r d s   s t a t e : 
“ Wa t e r   d i s t r i b u t i o n   s y s t e m :   A l l   w a t e r   p i p i n g   i n   t h e   w a t e r...

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This  heater  is  provided  with  a  properly  certified  combination  
temperature - pressure relief valve by the manufacturer.
The valve is certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory 
t h a t   m a i n t a i n s   p e r i o d i c   i n s p e c t i o n   o f   p r o d u c t i o n   o f   l i s t e d 
equipment  of  materials  as  meeting  the  requirements  for  Relief 
Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems, ANSI Z21.22 • CSA 4.4, 
and the code requirements of ASME.
If replaced, the valve...

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wirinG diaGram
fiGure  5.