American Water Heater 50 Gallon Residential Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater HPSE10250H045DV user manual

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Hybrid Electric
Heat Pump Water Heater
Installation 
Instructions and  Use & Care Guide
To obtain technical, warranty or service assistance during or after 
the installation of this water heater, call toll free 
1-800-999-9515
When calling for assistance, please have the following 
information ready:
1. Model number
2.10 Digit product number
3. Serial number
4. Date of installation
5. Place of Purchase
Water Heater Safety  ........................................................................\...

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Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on you\
r appliance. Always read and obey all 
safety messages.This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you an\
d others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the w\
ord “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t 
immediately follow...

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INSTALLING YOUR WATER HEATER
Consumer Information
This water heater should be installed in accordance with 
the local code authority having jurisdiction, the power 
company or electric utility, and this installation manual. 
In the absence of local code requirements, follow the 
regulations set forth in the latest edition of The National 
Electric Code, NFPA 70. This is available from the 
following:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
American National Standards...

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Figure 3
Residential Garage
Installation
Vehicle
Stop
Drain Drain 
Pan 
NOTE: The water heater shall be located so it is not subject 
to physical damage by moving vehicles or area fl ooding.
State of California
NOTE:  The water heater must be braced, anchored, or 
strapped to avoid moving during an earthquake. Contact 
local utilities for code requirements in your area, visit 
http://www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov, or call 1-916-445-8100 and 
request instructions.
IMPORTANT: The water heater should be located in an...

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Water System Piping
Piping, fi ttings, and valves should be installed according to 
the installation drawing (Figure 4). If the indoor installation 
area is subject to freezing temperatures, the water piping 
must be properly insulated. 
Water supply pressure should be 50-60 PSIG and not 
exceed the maximum 80 PSIG. If the supply line pressure 
exceeds 80 PSIG, a pressure reducing valve (PRV) with 
a bypass should be installed in the cold water supply line. 
This should be placed on the supply to the...

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•  The system should be installed only with piping that is suitable for potable (drinkable) water such as copper, 
CPVC, PEX or polybutylene. This water heater must 
not be installed using iron piping or PVC water piping.
•  Use only pumps, valves, or fittings that are compatible  with potable water.
•  Use only full flow ball or gate valves. The use of valves  that may cause excessive restriction to water flow is 
not recommended.  
•  Use only 95/5 tin-antimony or other...

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IMPORTANT: When making condensation connections 
to the primary connection DO NOT over tighten. 
Overtightening could crack or damage the condensate 
drain pan.
•  Plastic pipe or tubing must be used to connect the 
condensate drain to a suitable drain or condensate 
pump. 
•  Condensate drain lines should be installed in  conditioned areas only. Install approved insulation on 
the condensate drain lines to prevent condensation 
from forming on the outside of the drain lines. 
Condensation drain lines...

8 For protection against excessive pressures and 
temperatures, a temperature and pressure relief valve must 
be installed in the opening marked “T
 & P RELIEF VALVE” 
(Figure 8).
To reduce the risk of excessive pressures and temperatures 
in this water heater, install temperature and pressure relief 
protective equipment required by local codes, but no less 
than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve 
certifi  ed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that 
maintains periodic...

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If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install the 
electrical wiring to this water heater

, do not proceed but have a 
quali fi ed electrician perform the installation.
When making the electrical connections, always make sure:
•  The electrical service provides 240 VAC to the water heater  for proper operation. DO NOT
  use 208 VAC.
•  Wire sizes and connections comply with all applicable  codes or in the absence of local or state codes follow 
NFPA-70, the National Electrical...

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Water Heater Location
 
□ Centrally located with the water piping system.
 
□ The fl  
ooring beneath the water heater must be able to 
support the weight of the water heater when  fi lled with 
water (Table 1).
 
□ Located indoors (such as a basement or garage) 
and in a vertical position. Sheltered from freezing 
temperatures.
 
□ Provisions made to shelter the area from water  

 
damage. Metal drain pan installed and piped to an 
adequate drain.
 
□ Sufficient room to service the water heater.
 
□...