STIEBEL ELTRON SHC 4 - Manual (Page 3)

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3 General Description
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DANGER: WATER TEMPERATURES OVER
125 °F CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS
INSTANTLY OR DEATH FROM SCALDING. A
HOT WATER SCALDING POTENTIAL EXISTS IF
THE THERMOSTAT ON THE UNIT IS SET TOO
HIGH. HOUSEHOLDS WITH SMALL CHILDREN,
DISABLED OR ELDERLY PERSONS MAY REQUIRE
THAT THE THERMOSTAT BE SET AT 120 °F OR
LOWER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY FROM
HOT WATER.
These SHC water heaters can be used in most
point-of-use applications. They are designed to
supply hot water for all hand wash and kitchen
sinks in a residential, commercial or industrial
environment.
These water heaters can replace traditional hot
water sys tems which consist of a central hot
water heater with hot water piping going to
several draw-off points .
The SHC water heaters are lightweight
and compact and manufactured for easy
installation. The units are designed to be
mounted on the wall. These units are designed
to operate under normal s treet water pressure.
4 Technical Description
There are two SHC models available, a 2.5
gallon model and a 4 gallon model.
The pressure vessel of the water heater is
welded glass-lined steel and is equipped with
a sacrifi cial anode rod. The thermal insulation
is polystyrene.
The water heater is equipped with both a
thermostat and high limit temperature switch.
A temperature/pressure relief valve is supplied
with the unit.
6 General
Recommendations
The installation must be carried out by licensed
professionals. All state and local Codes must be
adhered to.
The manufacturer will not be liable for any
damages because of failure to comply with
these installation instructions or because
of improper installation performed by an
unqualifi ed installer.
Choose a location that allows easy access for
maintenance or servicing. The water heater
should be installed at least 8 – 9” from the
ceiling or any adjacent walls.
7 Mounting the Unit
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NOTICE: UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED
IN A VERTICAL POSITION WITH THE
WAT ER FIT TINGS POINTING UPWARD.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL UNIT WHERE
IT WOULD ROUTINELY BE SPLASHED WITH
WATER. ELECTRIC SHOCK MAY RESULT.
CAUTION: HOT WATER OUTLET PIPES LEAVING
UNIT CAN BE HOT TO THE TOUCH. INSULATION
MUST BE USED FOR HOT WATER PIPES BELOW
36“ DUE TO BURN RISK TO CHILDREN.
!
NOTICE: THIS UNIT SHOULD NOT
B E I N STA L L E D I N A LO C AT I O N
WHERE IT MAY BE EXPOSED TO FREEZING
TEMPERATURES (LESS THAN 36 °F). IF
THE UNIT MAY BE SUBJECT TO FREEZING
TEMPERATURES ALL WATER MUST BE DRAINED
FROM THE UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THIS INSTRUCTION VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES.
THE UNIT SHOULD BE LOCATED IN AN AREA
WHERE WATER LEAKAGE FROM THE UNIT OR
CONNECTIONS WILL NOT RESULT IN DAMAGE
TO THE AREA ADJACENT TO THE UNIT. IF
SUCH A LOCATION CANNOT BE AVOIDED IT
IT RECOMMENDED THAT A DRAIN PAN BE
INSTALLED UNDER THE UNIT.
1. Drill two (2) 1/4 inch holes in the wall where
the water heater will be mounted
2. Install plastic wall anchors
3. Fasten wall mounting bracket to the wall
4. Hook water heater to the mounting bracket
5. Pull downwards on the water heater to
properly seat it on the bracket
8 Plumbing Connections
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IMPORTANT: IF WATER PIPES
ARE OF COPPER OR BRONZE, USE
DIELECTRIC CONNECTIONS TO PREVENT
HEATER CORROSION. FAILURE TO PROVIDE
DIELECTRIC INSULATION MAY RESULT IN
PREMATURE TANK OR NIPPLE FAILURE AND
MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
5 Technical Data 5 Technical Data ISO 9001
C E R T I F I E D
Model SHC 4
Phase
Voltage
Wattage
Amperage
Nominal Water Volume
Weight Empty
Height
Width
Depth
Recovery Time
Stand by heat loss
Water Connections
Maximum Operating
Pressure
Maximum Adjustable
Temperature
1
110 - 120
V
1200 w
3.96
gal
/ 15
l
18.19
in
/ 46.2
cm
1/2 ˝ NPT
SHC 2.5
110 - 120
V
1
Item no. 229729 229728
1200
W
11
A
2.65
gal
/ 10
l
19.84
lb
/ 9
kg
18.19
in
/ 46.2
cm
11.42
in
/ 29
cm
11.42
in
/ 29
cm
150 psi / 10 bar
20 Minutes
0.84
kWh / day
1/2 ˝ NPT
165 ºF / 74 ºC 165 ºF / 74 ºC
11
A
22
lb
/ 10
kg
12.28
in
/ 31.2
cm
12.28
in
/ 31.2
cm
150 psi / 10 bar
30 Minutes
1.15
kWh / day
The SHC series is tested and certified by WQA
against NSF/ANSI 372 for “lead free” compliance.