The flow rate through the
4.0GPM, at a 77° F rise above the inlet temperature. Refer to the following chart of typical household flow rates to determine what the
Household Flow Rates
Appliance / Use | Flow Rate | |
(GPM) | ||
| ||
Lavatory Faucet | 1.0 | |
Bath Tub | 4.0 | |
Shower | 2.0 | |
Kitchen Sink | 1.5 | |
Dishwasher | 1.5 | |
Washing Machine | 2.0 |
Taken from UPC 1997
Freeze Prevention
This unit comes equipped with heaters that discourage the unit from freezing. For this freeze prevention system to operate there has to be electrical power to the unit.
The freeze prevention devices will not work if the electrical power source is disconnected. The unit has been rated for temperatures down to 5º F
USA Inc. will not be responsible for any damage that occurs.
WARNING: The pipe heaters are located on the Flash Water Heater only. Any hot or cold water pipes located outside of the unit will not be protected. Properly protect and insulate these pipes from freezing.
If the heater will not be in use for a long period of time or if the temperatures will drop below 5º F
Follow these instructions carefully:
1.Turn off the power supply to the Flash Water Heater.
2.Close manual gas control valve.
3.Close manual water shut off valve.
4.Open all hot water taps in the house. (Bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, etc.). When the water flow has ceased, close all hot water taps.
5.Have a bucket or pan ready to catch the water from the unit’s drain plugs. Remove the drain plugs to drain the water out of the unit.
6.Let drain for 5 minutes.
7.Securely screw the drain plugs back into place.
Follow these steps when it is again safe to use the water heater:
1.Make sure all hot water taps are closed and the drain plugs are securely attached.
2.Purge the water line of debris.
3.Open manual water control valve located on the water supply line.
4.Open all the hot water taps to verify water flows to the taps. Close hot water taps.
5.Open manual gas control valve located on the gas supply line.
6.Turn on the power supply to the Flash Water Heater.