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GSW SpaceSaver series Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

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Installa on Instruc ons and
Use & Care Guide
Residen al Electric
DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE STORE
Read this manual and the labels on the water heater before you install,
operate, or service it. If you have diffi culty following the direc ons, or
aren't sure you can safely and properly do any of this work yourself:
• Schedule an appointment with a qualified person to install your water heater.
• Call our Technical Assistance Hotline at 1-888-479-8324 or visit
http:// www.hotwatercanada.ca. We can help you with installation, operations,
troubleshooting, or maintenance. Before you call, write down the model and
serial number from the water heater's data plate.
Incorrect installa on, opera on, or service can damage the water heater, your house
and other property, and present risks including fi re, scalding, electric shock, and
explosion, causing serious injury or death.

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................. 3
GETTING STARTED ............................................................ 6
INSTALLATION ................................................................... 7
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 16
MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 19
REPAIR PARTS ..........................................................22
WIRE DIAGRAM .............................................................. 23
Keep this manual in the pocket on heater for future reference whenever maintenance, adjustment or service is required.
July 2017
Water Heater
Retain your original receipt as proof of purchase.
Page
100291161 (REV A)/2000547142

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Installa on Instruc ons and Use & Care Guide Residen al Electric Water Heater DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE STORE Read this manual and the labels on the water heater before you install, operate, or service it. If you have diffi culty following the direc ons, or aren’t sure you can safely and properly do any of this work yourself: •...
  • Page 2 COMPLETED INSTALLATION TYPICAL NOTE: 6 Gallon (22.7 liters) models are hard wired and do not have a cord. See “Step 8” on page 13 for instruc ons on making electrical connec ons. Electrical Service Hot Outlet Cold Inlet Electrical Ground Service Ground Temperature &...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read and follow all safety messages and instruc ons in Important informa on to keep this manual. Fill out this sec on and keep this manual in the pocket of the water This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to heater for reference.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION o reduce the risk of property damage, RISKS DURING OPERATION For informa on about changing the serious injury or death, read and factory thermostat se ng(s), refer to the Scalding Risk follow the precau ons below, all labels on “Adjus ng Temperature”...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION According to a na onal standard: • Keep the water heater from becoming Maintain the T&P Relief Valve properly. wet. Immediately shut the water heater Follow the maintenance instructions American Society of Sanitary Engineering off and have it inspected by a qualified provided by the manufacturer of the T&P (ASSE 1070) and most local plumbing codes, person if you find that the wiring,...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Review all of the instruc ons • For homes with copper pipes, you may purchase connector kits with before you begin work. compression fittings that don’t require If you aren’t sure that you can soldering (Figure 1). Compression safely and properly do this work yourself, fittings are easier to install than call your local plumbing supplier to...

  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION ✓ Completely read all instruc ons before Water pressure BACKGROUND: Over the years, many beginning. If you are not sure if you u li es have increased water supply We recommend checking your can complete the installa on, DO NOT pressures so they can serve more homes.
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION ✓ HOW: Connect the Thermal Expansion Water pipe and tank leaks Water temperature Tank (available at your local plumbing regula on Leaks from plumbing pipes or from the supplier ) to the cold water supply line water heater itself can damage property near the water heater.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Step 2: Step 3: The loca on is not prone to physical damage by vehicles, fl ooding, or other risks. Verify that the loca on is Moun ng - Drywall appropriate (Hollow Wall): The selected wall or cabinet must Placement of water heater is very be capable of suppor ng double important to consider, for the safety and...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION Moun ng - Masonry Wall helps avoid property damage which may Step 4: occur from condensa on or leaks in the (Solid Wall): piping connec ons or tank. The drain pan Connect the Temperature must be at least 2" (5cm) wider than the The selected wall or cabinet must and Pressure (T&P) Relief diameter of the water heater.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION • Terminate the discharge pipe a Step 5: For water heaters that are fed by maximum of 6" (15.2cm) above a a solar water hea ng system (or Install shutoff and fl oor drain or outside the building. Do any other pre-hea ng system), not drain the discharge pipe into the always install a Thermosta c Mixing Valve...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION NOTICE: Most water heater models IF YOU HAVE COPPER PIPES: contain energy saving heat traps in the inlet and outlet connec ons. Do not If your home has copper water pipes, you remove the heat traps. can solder the water pipe connec ons or use compression fi...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Step 8: (6 Gal. Models) Make electrical connec ons (2.5 & 4 gal./9.5 & 15 liter models have a power cord, plug into an outlet) WARNING! Working on an energized NOTICE: The tank must be completely circuit can result in severe injury or death empty of air and full of water before from electrical shock.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Step 9: To adjust the water heater’s thermostat: • Turn the water temperature dial Adjus ng the clockwise () to increase the temperature, or counter clockwise Temperature () to decrease the temperature. With the installa on steps completed, you •...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Step 10: Opera on The water heater is now ready for normal opera on. To keep your water heater working safely and effi ciently and extend its life, perform maintenance according to the “Rou ne Maintenance” schedule on page 19. Vaca on To save energy, lower the temperature se ng on the thermostat(s) if you plan...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Working near an energized • With the electrical power off , remove circuit can result in severe injury or death the two power wires from the hea ng from electrical shock. element. WARNING! When you are fi nished, be Wires are detached sure all covers are secured to reduce the...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING Insuffi cient Hot Water or Undersized water heater. If your water heater runs out of hot water too quickly, it may be Slow Hot Water too small for your needs. If the water heater is Recovery old, consider replacing it with a larger model. If the water heater is in good condi on, you may WARNING! Be sure all covers are secured be able to meet your family’s hot water needs...
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING Temperature Too High Drips from T&P Relief If the water pressure is between 50 & 60 psi (345 & 414 kPa), a Thermal Valve Discharge Pipe If the water temperature is too hot: Expansion Tank is installed and properly pressurized, and the valve has been cleared A small amount of water dripping from •...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Rou ne Maintenance To drain and fl ush the tank: Remove and inspect the anode rod. For 6 gal. (22.7 liter) models, Rou ne maintenance will help your water locate the water heater’s circuit heater last longer and work be er. If you breaker and turn it OFF (or can’t perform these rou ne maintenance remove the circuit’s fuses).
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE Inspect the anode rod more frequently, Open a hot water faucet and let replacing the anode rod as needed. Obtain a the hot water run un l it is cool new anode rod by contac ng our Technical then siphon water from tank. Assistance Hotline (reference contact WARNING! Be sure the water runs cool informa on on cover).
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE Check the newly installed element WARNING! Hot water will be released. for leaks. If a leak is present, Before opera ng the T&P relief valve ghten the element un l the leak manually, check that it will discharge in a stops.

  • Page 22: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS Key No. Part Descrip on THERMOSTAT (3) Element Gasket ELEMENT ELEMENT GASKET TEMPERATURE & PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ANODE ROD LEGEND Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve is required, but may not be factory installed. Specifiy thermostat type when ordering. Repair parts may be ordered through your plumber, local distributor or by calling 1-888-479-8324.

  • Page 23: Wire Diagram

    WIRE DIAGRAM Capacity 2.5 Gal./9.5 liter 4 Gal./15.1 liter 6 Gal./22.7 liter 14 1/2in./36.8cm. 19 1/4in./48.9cm. A (inch/cm) 20 in./50.8cm. 11 3/4in./29.8cm. 11 3/4in./29.8cm. 13 3/4 in./34.9cm B (inch/cm) C (inch/cm) 10 3/8in./26.4cm. 10 3/8in./26.4cm. 12 1/2 in./32.4cm. Electric Mini Tank Water Heater • 23...
  • Page 24 ®Tefl on is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company Limited Warranty provided by Manufacturer.
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