Adjusting the Energy Smart® Module/Operational Modes

Water Temperature Adjustment

IMPORTANT: Before attempting to adjust the thermostat, read the “Water Temperature Regulation” section on page 10. If the instructions are not clear, contact a qualified person.

The water temperature can be adjusted from 80° F to 150° F. Use the Up and Down Buttons

to set the

desired temperature.

 

Operating Mode Descriptions

The operating modes can be changed by touching the desired mode icon on the Energy Smart® Module (See Figure 10). NOTE: All buttons on the Energy Smart® Module are touch sensitive and require only a light touch to actuate.

Figure 10: Energy Smart® Module (ESM)

Operational

Mode Buttons

ENERGY SMART® - This mode is used to save energy by monitoring usage and adjusting the set point to match the water draw usage pat- tern (Temperature set point can be changed).

STANDARD - Pressing this button will allow the temperature set point to be set directly.

Element

Functioning

Icon

ENERGY

STANDARD VACATION

GRID

SMART

 

ENABLED

F

ELEMENT ALERT GRID LOCK

Water

Temperature

Set Point

VACATION MODE - The control- ler adjusts the water temperature to approximately 600F. This mode is recommended when the water heater is not in use for a long period of time. This mode minimizes en- ergy consumption and prevents the water heater from freezing during cold weather.

GRID ENABLED - Pressing this button will enable or disable a re- quest for grid control (see page 13).

Temperature

Up (Increase)

Button

Fahrenheit/ Celsius Temper- ature Display Button

°F/°C

Control Panel

Lock Icon

Temperature

Down (Decrease)

Button

LCD Display Panel Lock Button

°F/°C

ELEMENT

CONTROL PANEL LOCK - Holding this button for more than 3 seconds switches the lock mode on or off.

When the User Module is locked, a symbol and “Lock” text will be visible on the display.

0F/0C - This button switches the display to show the set temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

Fault condition will display an “E” followed by two digit fault code with Alert Icon flashing. (see diagnostic code chart page 17).

Element Functioning Icon - indicates power is on at either upper or lower element circuits and both are work- ing properly.

Energy Smart®

Module (ESM)

Electronic Thermostat (ET)

NOTE: The Electronic Thermostat (ET) is designed so that it may control the water heater without the Energy Smart® Module (ESM) being operated, see page 12.

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