STIEBEL ELTRON Accelera 300 - Manual (Page 2)

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GENERAL INFORMATION
QUICK START-UP GUIDE
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Read these instructions carefully and retain them for
future reference. If the water heater is passed on to
a third party please hand these instructions to the
new user.
This manual includes important information regarding the safe
and efficient handling of the water heater. Keep this manual with
the water heater at all times.
Work must only be carried out by a licensed installer who has read
and understands these instructions. All federal, state, and local
codes must be followed. Failure to do so may result in equipment
failure, serious injury, or death.
While working on the water heater, disconnect the power supply.
Illustrations in these instructions are designed to aid a general
understanding and may deviate from the actual water heater
version. No claims can be derived from such illustrations.
Limited liability:
We have collated all details and information in this manual in due
consideration of applicable standards and regulations, the state of
the art and our long-term know-how and experience.
Losses due to the following are excluded from our liability:
- Non-observance of these instructions
- Incorrect use
- Installation of the water heater by unqualified personnel
- Unauthorized modifications
- Technical modifications
- Use of unauthorized spare parts
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17 West Street | West Hatfield MA 01088
Tel. 413-247-3380 | Fax 413-247-3369
Email [email protected]
www.stiebel-eltron-usa.com
Should you have any question regarding the installation or
operation of the water heater, please contact our customer service.
Tel. (USA) 800-582-8423 or 413-247-3380
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Accelera ® 300 Quick Start-up Guide
A. OVERVIEW: This water heater hooks up like any other electric water heater, with a few minor exceptions. Be sure to follow
all state and local codes during installation. This page is not intended to be a substitute for the installation manual. Be
sure to follow all safety precautions.
B. UNPACKING: DO NOT unpack water heater unit until it is located at the point of installation. Follow all instructions in the
manual and be sure to use caution, as this unit is top heavy. DO NOT lay the unit down and DO NOT jar or tip the unit past
45 degrees on the hand truck. See: 10.6
C. INSTALLATION / WATER:
a. Location: Find a suitable location according to the manual. Minimum area is 10’ x 10’ x 8’. Be sure vents are parallel to
the wall with the fan facing the most open area along that wall. Please note: a drain pan is recommended. See: 10.6
b. 3/4” Inlet from union provided. For hook-up, follow all state and local codes for check valves, expansion tanks, shut off
valves, gauges, etc. Install a 70 psi pressure reduction valve.
Please note: water pressure should not exceed 0.48 MPa (70 psi). See: 10.7
c. 3/4” Outlet from union to hot water line.
d. Install T&P Relief valve (supplied). Please note: 0.69 MPa / 99 °C (100 psi / 210 °F).
D. CONDENSATE DRAIN: Goes directly into a drain or use a condensate pump to drain into a suitable location. See: 10.6.1
E. FILL & FLUSH TANK: Run water and be sure tank is full prior to turning on the electricity.
F. INSTALLATION / ELECTRICAL: Use a 240 Volt / 15 Amp double pole breaker and connect to water heater L1, L2, and
Ground. See: 16.2
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WITHIN ABOUT 5 HOURS OF START-UP TIME, EXHAUST
AIR FLOW SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY -14,4 °C (6 °F)
LESS THAN THE INLET SIDE.
CAUTION: RISK OF SCALDING.
THERE IS A RISK OF SCALDING AT OUTLET
TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING 43 °C (110 °F) RISK OF
SCALDING