HTP EVC115 - Manual (Page 9)

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LP-379 REV. 3.25.14
PART 3 – HEATER PIPING
A. INSTALLING ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
This water heater DOES NOT ship with installed heating elements. A separate element kit must be acquired (see Table 2 for a list of
element kits). NOTE: Piping and filling this water heater WITHOUT installing an element kit will result in a leakage of water, property
damage, and possible personal injury. Damages due to such a condition WILL VOID the warranty. HTP, Inc. is not liable for any
damages caused by such a condition.
Carefully review Table 2 and ensure the heating element kit is compatible with your water heater. Failure to ensure element to water
heater compatibility could result in operation issues, and/or premature element or water heater failure. Such failures ARE NOT
COVERED by warranty.
DO NOT install generic heating elements in this water heater. Only HTP heating elements are approved for use with this water heater.
Failure to follow this warning will result in premature product failure and VOID the warranty.
STEP #1
– Ensure the water heater is not powered when installing electric elements.
Failure to ensure the water heater is not powered before attempting to install heating elements will result in property damage, severe
personal injury, or death due to electric shock.
STEP #2
– Ensure the thread and
opening are completely free of
debris. Use a nylon brush to clear
away any debris.
STEP #3
– Put a small amount of
NSF approved lubricant and
sealant on the O-Ring.
STEP #4
– Screw the element
clockwise into tank, and tighten
with a
1 ½” socket wrench or
specialized electric element tool.
Be sure O-ring seats properly.
NOTE: REPEAT STEPS 2 – 4 FOR MULTIPLE ELEMENTS
STEP #5
– After piping and plumbing the water heater, fill the tank with cold water.
STEP #6
– Pressure check the tank for leaks around the elements. If no leaks are found, connect wires from the element to the
thermostat. See Part 4, Heater Wiring, for wiring diagrams.
STEP #7
– Element installations are complete.
B. PLUMBING
It is mandatory that all plumbing be done in accordance with federal, local, and state plumbing codes and practices. Failure to properly
install the water heater WILL VOID the warranty. It is also necessary to use both thread tape and pipe dope on all mechanical plumbing
connections.
Use unions on the hot and cold water connections, so that the heater may be easily disconnected for servicing when necessary.
Dielectric unions or galvanized steel fittings must not be used in a system with this water heater. Doing so WILL VOID the warranty.
Use only copper, brass, or stainless steel fittings. Teflon thread sealant must be used on all connections.
Figure 3 – Heating Element Detail