INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

PVI DURAWATT® ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified service installer, service agency or utility supplier.

IMPORTANT: THIS MANUAL CONTAINS INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT. READ AND FOLLOW THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL AND ALL OTHER PROVIDED INSTRUCTIONS, LABELS AND MARKINGS BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS UNIT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTENTS

 

 

 

TOPIC

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Typical Construction

 

 

2

Important Safety Notice

 

 

3

Location and Installation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Clearances and Electrical

Connections

 

 

5

Start-up Procedures and Operation

 

 

 

6

Maintenance

 

 

 

 

7

Replacing Electric Elements

 

 

8

Cleaning Electric Elements

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

Element Continuity Checks

 

 

 

 

10

Contactor to Element Wiring

 

 

 

 

11

Typical Current Measurement

 

 

 

12

Bolted Head Removal

 

 

13

Troubleshooting

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury, exposure to hazardous materials or loss of life. Refer to the information contained in this manual. A qualified installer, service agency or the utility supplier, who must read and follow the supplied instructions before installing, servicing or removing this appliance, must perform installation and service.

WARNING: Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the unit and to replace any part of the control system, and any other items affecting safe appliance operation. Failure to follow these instructions can cause property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

TO THE INSTALLER: After installation, these instructions must be given to the equipment user or left near the appliance.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference. These instructions contain important information that will help you in maintaining and operating this appliance.

PV 500-6 09/07