Thermostat & ECO Test

OPERATION & SERVICE

Thermostat & ECO Test

1Secure power to the water heater at the main breaker or disconnect switch.

2Ensure tank temperature is less than 100°F/38°C - dump water to lower tank temperature if necessary.

3Press the red reset button firmly on all thermostat/ECO controls.

4Raise the temperature setting on all thermostat/ECO controls to 140°F or higher.

5Restore power to the water heater.

6With an AC volt meter check for voltage between the L1 and L3 terminals on the control - see illustrations below. Measured voltage should match the power supply to the water heater.

Service Note: If the measured voltage is zero volts or not the correct voltage ensure heating element power circuit wiring is correct (see wiring diagram on water heater) check fuses (page 17) and/or restore power to the water heater - see pages 12 - 14.

7With an AC volt meter check for voltage between the L4 and T2 terminals on the control - see illustrations below - if the measured voltage matches the power supply to the water heater the ECO is resetting properly. If the measured voltage between L4 and T2 is low or not present the control is defective - replace the control.

Service Note: Grounded heating elements, defective thermostats and/or a defective ECOs can all cause frequent ECO activation. If an ECO is being frequently reset on any of the thermostat/ECO controls check all heating elements to ensure they are not grounded (see page 26) first. Replace any grounded elements. If no elements are grounded replace the thermostat/ECO control(s) that require frequent resetting.

STEP 6 CHECKING POWER TO THE CONTROL

STEP 7 CHECKING POWER TO THE HEATING ELEMENT

L1

L3

L1

L3

L4

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T2

T2

Servicing should only be performed by a Qualified Service Agent

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American Water Heater STCE3-52/80/119, ITCE3-52/80/119 manual Thermostat & ECO Test, Operation & Service