EcoSmart ECOS 12 User manual

Brand: EcoSmart

Model: ECOS 12

Category: Water heaters & boilers

Type: User manual

USE & CARE MANUAL

MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO

Do not destroy this manual. Please read carefully and keep in a safe place for future reference.

No destruya este manual. Por favor, léalo atentamente y guárdelo en un lugar seguro para futuras consultas.

Note: This Use & Care Manual covers EcoSmart® branded tankless electric water heaters.

Nota: Este Manual de Uso y Cuidado cubre los calentadores de agua eléctricos sin tanque de las marcas EcoSmart®.

TANKLESS ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS

CALENTADOR DE AGUA ELÉCTRICO SIN TANQUE

12KW 18KW 27KW

ECOS 12 ECOS 18 ECOS 27

When installing or using any high voltage electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should

always be followed. Under no circumstance should you attempt to clean, install, inspect, repair,

disassemble or otherwise service this water heater, without rst shutting off all power to the

unit directly at the circuit breaker box. SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR

IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING.

THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND A

QUALIFIED PLUMBER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL NATIONAL, STATE, PROVINCIAL

AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING CODES.

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY AND COMPLETELY PRIOR TO

INSTALLATION & USE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE,

SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH.

This manual should be given to the homeowner after installation and should be retained for

future reference.

Tested and Certied by the Water Quality

Association against NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 for

lead free compliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

Product Registration is required to obtain warranty service. Incomplete Warranty Registrations will not be

accepted. Product Warranties are void without receipt of Warranty Registration information within 30 days of

receipt and installation of Product

HOW TO REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT

Warranty requires product registration. To register, complete the registration form by

scanning the QR Code. For additional support contact:

EcoSmart 877-474-6473

cETLus (Intertek) certied to UL499

CONTENTS

SIZING GUIDE ........................................................................ 3

SAFETY ................................................................................... 4

BEFORE INSTALLATION ........................................................ 5

SELECTING AN INSTALL LOCATION .................................... 6

MOUNTING YOUR WATER HEATER ..................................... 6

PLUMBING INSTALLATION.................................................... 7

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 8

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ................................................. 9

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 10

USER INTERFACE ................................................................... 10-11

MAINTENANCE .................................................................... 12-13

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................ 14-15

SPARE PARTS ......................................................................... 15

WARRANTY ........................................................................... 16-17

SIZING GUIDE

Please use the chart below to see how many gallons per minute your tankless water heater can

produce with your incoming water temperature. The gallons per minute is calculated assuming

105°F outlet temperature.

To ensure the optimal temperature output and overall performance of your tankless water heater

you may require a ow regulator. These ow regulators are installed on the outlet connection of

your tankless water heater and limit the maximum volume coming out of your unit to a specied

ow rate to prevent the exit temperature from becoming too cool. To learn more about ow

regulators or nd out how to purchase one for your tankless water heater visit

parts.eemax.com, use the ow regulator part number from the table below.

FLOW REGULATOR – OPTIONAL

INLET WATER TEMPERATURE — F°

37° 42° 47° 52° 57° 62° 67° 72° 77°

kW Region A Region B Region C Region D Region E Region F Region G Region H Region I

12 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.9

18 1.8 2.0 2.1 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.7 4.4

27 2.7 2.9 3.2 3.5 3.8 4.3 4.9 5.6 6.6

Gallons Per Minute To Achieve 105°F Outlet temp

INLET WATER TEMPERATURE

A B C D E F G H I

12 kW IFR 1-2

Silver IFR 1-2

Dark Green IFR 1-2

Purple IFR 1-2

Purple

18 kW IFR 3-4

Purple IFR 3-4

Red

27 kW IFR 3-4

Purple IFR 3-4

Light Green IFR 3-4

Black IFR 3-4

Black

Steps for Choosing a Flow Regulator

1. Find your model in the chart on the right.

2. Choose the column with the inlet water

temperature closest to your geographical

location.

3. Take the letter matching your zone and model

number and match it with the corresponding

ow regulator on the right.

*Selection based on inlet temperature above and outlet temperature of 105°F

37°FA 42°FB47°FC 52°FD 57°FE

62°F

F67°F

G72°F

H77°F

37°FA 42°FB47°FC 52°FD 57°FE

62°F

F67°F

G72°F

H77°F

Average Ground Water Temperatures

of the United States*

*Source: US Environmental Protection Agency

!DANGER!

WATER TEMPERATURE SAFETY SETTING

Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered

when selecting the water temperature setting of water heater’s

thermostat. Water temperatures above the 125°F can cause

severe burns or death from scalding. Be sure to read and follow

the warnings outlined on the label pictured below. This label

is also located on the water heater near the thermostat access

panel.

Water temperature over 125 °F

can cause severe burns instantly

or death from scalds.

Children, disabled and elderly are

at highest risk of being scalded.

See instruction manual before set-

ting temperature at water heater.

Feel water before bathing or

showering.

Temperature limiting valves are

available, see manual.

Notice: To protect against injury, you

should install a mixing valve in the water

system. This valve will reduce point of

discharge temperature by mixing cold

and hot water in branch supply lines.

Such valves are available from your local

plumbing supplier.

DANGER: Households with small

children, disabled, or elderly persons may

require a 120°F or lower thermostat setting to

prevent contact with “HOT” water. The tem-

perature of the water in the heater is regulated

by the electronic control on the front of the

water heater. To comply with safety regulations,

the thermostat was set at 120°F/49°C before the

water heater was shipped from the factory.

Temperature Time to Produce a Serious Burn

120 °F More than 5 minutes

125 °F 1 ½ to 2 minutes

130 °F About 30 seconds

135 °F About 10 seconds

140 °F Less than 5 seconds

145 °F Less than 3 seconds

150 °F About 1½ seconds

155 °F About 1 second

The chart shown above may be used as a guide in de-

termining the proper water temperature for your home.

Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute

SAFETY

BEFORE INSTALLATION

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY AND COMPLETELY PRIOR TO

INSTALLATION & USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD CAUSE PROPERTY

DAMAGE, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

By installing this product, you acknowledge the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty. Once the

heater is installed, do not return product to the place of purchase. If you have any questions

regarding the warranty or product return policies, please contact:

Electric drill for

pre-drilling holes

Phillips and Flat head

screwdrivers

Tape measure/ruler

½” dielectric unions - 12 kW

¾” dielectric unions - 18/27 kW

½” shut off valves - 12 kW

¾” shut off valves - 18/27 kW

Adjustable wrench

Pipe cutter

(may be benecial)

Pencil

Level

12 kW 18 kW 27 kW

REQUIRED TOOL LIST:

12 kW 18 kW 27 kW

ELECTRICAL

Power (kW) 12 kW 18 kW 27 kW

Voltage (V) 240V 240V 240V

Total Current (Amps) 50 75 112.5

Required Wire Size

(CU) 75ºC (AWG) 8 8 8

Required minimum breaker size

(per NEC-Intermittent Duty) 1x50 2x40 3x40

TEMPERATURE

Temperature Adjustment Range (F) 60-140 60-140 60-140

PLUMBING

Turn-On Flow Rate (GPM) 0.3 0.3 0.3

Inlet & Outlet Fittings ½” NPT ¾” NPT ¾” NPT

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product Height (in) 16.25 19 19

Product Width (in) 7.25 9.25 9.25

Product Depth (in) 3.5 4.25 4.25

Product weight (lb) 5 9.3 10.9

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

Manual Warranty Card

(inside manual)

Inspect all components.

The contents of your box should include one of the following units:

BRAND CALL EMAIL

EcoSmart®877-474-6473 [email protected]

SELECTING AN INSTALL LOCATION

MOUNTING YOUR WATER HEATER

This product is designed to be installed indoors only. You may install your unit in an outdoor lo-

cation so long as it is mounted in a suitable enclosure that protects it from rain, splashed water,

direct sunlight, debris, and insects.

DO NOT install this product in a location where it may be subjected to freezing

temperatures. If the water inside your tankless water heater freezes, it can cause

severe and permanent damage that is not covered under your warranty.

DO NOT locate the water heater in a location that is difcult to access.

Make sure that the water heater and hot water outlet pipe are out of reach of children, so they

are unable to tamper with the temperature controls or injure themselves by touching the hot

water outlet pipe. The outlet water pipe can get very hot.

This product does NOT require venting.

Avoid installing your tankless water heater in a location prone to excessive humidity, moisture, or

dust, or in an area where it may be splashed with water or other liquids.

DO NOT install under water pipes or air conditioning lines that might leak or

condense moisture that could then drip onto the heater.

DO NOT install above electrical boxes or junctions.

CAUTION: The water heater should not be located in an area where leakage will result

in damage to the area adjacent to it or to lower oors of the structure. Where such areas

cannot be avoided, it is recommended that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained, be

installed under the water heater.

Your tankless water heater should be secured to the mounting surface with 4 screws (minimum

1-inch long) using the built-in mounting brackets on each side of the heater. Make sure that

the mounting surface is solid and secure and ensure that the unit is level prior to securing the

screws. For ease of installation and servicing, we recommend that this product be installed in an

upright position with the inlet and outlet water connections at the bottom of the unit.

18 i n

15 i n

9. 4 in

6. 9 in

1 .9 in

15 i n

10 .4 in

7. 1 in

5. 1 in

3. 6 in

4 in

0. 9 in

0. 2 in

18 i n

15 i n

9. 4 in

6. 9 in

1 .9 in

15 i n

10 .4 in

7. 1 in

5. 1 in

3. 6 in

4 in

0. 9 in

0. 2 in

Required Clearances:

12kW - 7 inches top and

bottom

18kW - 12 inches top only

27kW - 14 inches top only

CAUTION: Combustible

materials should be kept

at least 24 inches away

from your water heater

and the hot water outlet

pipe.

18/27kW

12kW

Please follow all plumbing instructions carefully. We recommend that this product be installed by

a licensed and qualied plumber in accordance with all applicable national, state, provincial, and

local plumbing codes.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Make sure the inlet lter screen is present in the inlet tting and the inlet and outlet

pipes are correctly aligned with the heater connections to minimize stress on the heater.

STEP 2: Connect the plumbing to your water heater. The rule of thumb for installing tapered

threaded ttings is nger tight plus ½ to 1 turn with a wrench. Do not tighten more than 2 turns

past nger tight. Use 1 ½ turns of Teon tape going clockwise around the thread, leaving the

rst 2 threads un-covered to avoid contaminating the water ow into the heater.

STEP 3: Fully open the inlet and outlet ball valves. Test with ow and without. Check the system

for water leaks at all plumbing connections. If a leak is present at the NPT threads, slowly tighten

the female NPT tting up to 2 turns past nger tight. If still leaking, remove female NPT to check

for damage or contamination. Replace Teon tape before threading NPT back on.

1. Do not solder any pipes with unit connected to pipes – heat from soldering may

damage the ow sensor. Doing so will void the warranty.

2. This automatic tankless water heater is equipped with both computer-controlled and

electro- mechanical auto resetting thermostat switches for high-limited temperature

protection. Since this product does not use a storage tank, the use of a temperature

pressure relief valve (T&P) is not required for most installations. UL Standard 499

does NOT require that a pressure relief valve be used. However, a T&P valve may be

required to meet installation codes in your area. If one is required, install the pressure

relief valve in accordance with local codes and ensure that it operates correctly and

that air is purged from the valve prior to installing the water heater. When connecting

to Flex or High Temperature CPVC pipe, we recommend that a T&P valve be used

for added safety. Please note: Installations in the Commonwealth of Massachu-

setts and State of Kentucky require a pressure relief valve. Please check your

local installation codes for any special requirements.

3. The maximum operating water pressure is 150 PSI. If the water pressure is higher, a

pressure reducing valve must be installed on the main incoming water supply line

prior to installing the electric tankless water heater.

4. Flexible water heater hoses are recommended to be used with your water heater as

part of the installation. When connecting the inlet water pipe to the unit, make sure

to use a wrench to hold the unit’s connection, and another wrench to tighten, so

that the ow sensor on the unit will not be loosened or damaged. Serious internal

damage to the water heater can occur if the inlet or outlet connections are over

tightened or if solder connections were made.

5. We recommend that a manual shut-off valve (ball valve) is installed on the inlet and

outlet of the water heater so that there is a convenient shut-off point available in the

event that future maintenance or servicing is required. It is extremely important to

ush the lines to eliminate all plumbing paste or residue in the lines caused by any

welding or soldering before connecting pipes to the water heater.

PLUMBING INSTALLATION

PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS: INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum turn on ow rate 0.3 GPM Use ½” and ¾” NPT ttings for install

Minimum working pressure 30-150 PSI 12kW units have ½” ttings

Optimal operating pressure 35-80 PSI 18kW & 27kW units have ¾” ttings

Boiler drains (may be benecial)

CAUTION: Do not over-tighten plastic ttings.

Model Voltage kW Total

Amps Required Wire Size

(CU) 75° C Required minimum breaker

size (per NEC - Intermittent Duty)

12 kW 240 12 50 8 AWG 1x50

18 kW 240 18 75 8 AWG 2x40

27 kW 240 27 112.5 8 AWG 3x40

A ground terminal (or a wire connector marked “G”, “GR”, “Ground”, or “GROUNDING”)

is provided within the enclosure. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect this terminal or

connector to the grounding terminal of the electric service or supply panel with a continuous

copper wire in accordance with your local electrical code.

12 kW requires 1 double pole

breaker and 1 set of wires

18 kW requires 2 sets of double pole breakers and wires

27 kW requires 3 sets of double pole breakers and wires

WIRING DIAGRAM

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

(Black) L1

(Black)

(Red) L2

(Red)

Manufacturer recommends that this product

be installed by a licensed and qualied electri-

cian in accordance with all applicable national,

state, provincial, and local electrical codes. As

with all electrical appliances, under no circum-

stances should you attempt to install, repair

or disassemble this water heater without rst

shutting off all power to the unit directly at the

fuse or breaker box. Make sure to shut off

all breakers. SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR

DEATH COULD OCCUR IF YOU IGNORE

THIS WARNING.

All wiring (wire gauge) and circuit protection

(breakers) must comply with the U.S. National

Electrical Code (NEC) in the USA, or the

Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) in Canada.

Failure to do so could result in property

damage and/or personal injury, and void

your warranty. Note: The Canadian Electrical

Code generally requires that all supply wires

and corresponding circuit protection used

for domestic hot water heating and hydronic

heating applications be sized to a minimum

of 125% of the maximum current rating of the

heater (see model specications below for

details).

Before installing this product, ensure that the

home has sufcient electrical power available

to handle the maximum amperage load of the

applicable model.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Please see electrical specications by model and wiring diagram on the next page for additional

electrical information.

Each set of wires must be connected to its own individual double pole breaker.

STEP 1: Take each wire pair and connect them

to one breaker (see wiring diagram). Make

sure that each breaker is connected with one

black wire and one red wire

STEP 2: Using a suitable wire gauge that

meets all applicable electrical codes for the

size of the breakers used, run the correct sets

of wire from the home’s main breaker panel to

the tankless water heater.

STEP 3: A separate ground conductor for

each incoming circuit is required.

STEP 4: DOUBLE CHECK the electrical

connections to make sure they are correct and

that all wire connections are tight and secure.

Also conrm that the correct breaker size and

wire gauge has been used and conrm that

the unit has been connected to a ground in

accordance with applicable codes.

STEP 5: Conrm that all the air has been

purged from the water lines prior to turning

on power to the unit. Refer to STEP 2 in the

plumbing installation section.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Ensure that you have made the correct connections. You must follow the wire

connection as shown to ensure proper operation of the unit. If you mix up one set of wires

with another, the unit will not operate correctly even though it turns on and otherwise

appears to function properly.

The water heater is now installed and ready to use! Follow the General Operating

Instructions to complete the setup. We highly recommend that this is done with the homeowner

present.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Model 12 kW requires 1 set of wire and ground (see wiring diagram)

Model 18 kW requires 2 sets of wire and ground (see wiring diagram)

Model 27 kW require 3 sets of wire and ground (see wiring diagram)

CAUTION: Removing the cover to change the temperature set point exposes

electrical shock and burn hazards, which can cause INJURY or DEATH.

Adjustment should only be done by a licensed plumber or electrician.

DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for Hot Water SCALDS.

*CAUTION* BEFORE SWITCHING THE ELECTRICAL BREAKER “ON”, VERIFY

THE INLET AND OUTLET BALL VALVES ARE FULLY OPEN AND WATER IS

FLOWING THROUGH THE HOT WATER FAUCET FOR A MINUTE OR TWO

UNTIL THE FLOW IS CONTINUOUS AND FREE FROM AIR POCKETS. DO

NOT SWITCH THE BREAKER “ON” IF THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THE WATER

IN THE HEATER IS FROZEN.

COMMISSION HEATER

Upon power on, the software revision screen is displayed,

then the power selection screen (12, 18, 27 kW).

The next screen represents the SAFE title, then “-1.5”G is

displayed. This is a counter that represents the volume of

water in gallons remaining to pass through the unit before

the unit is considered commissioned.

At this point, water needs to be turned on.

After the counter reaches “0.0”, the temperature setpoint

screen is displayed. At this point, the unit is commissioned

and will heat water upon demand.

Temperature adjustable range: 60 °F – 140 °F

(Continued on next page)

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

USER INTERFACE

SELECT BUTTON

INCREASE

TEMPERATURE

BUTTON

DECREASE

TEMPERATURE

BUTTON

Operating your new tankless water heater is similar to using any

traditional water heating system. However, it is very important that you

carefully read all of the setup procedures and operating instructions and

tips to ensure the maximum performance and energy savings from your

new water heater. We recommend that all members of the household

read these General Operating Instructions.

How your new water heater works: Your tankless water heater does

not store hot water like a traditional tank-type water heater. It contains

high powered heating elements that are capable of heating water

on-demand. As soon as you turn on a hot water faucet, a sophisticated

ow sensor recognizes that you have turned on the water. This sensor

measures ow rate while another sensor measures the incoming water

temperature. This information is transmitted continually to the computer

logic controls which decide how much power to send to the heating

elements to heat the water to your desired temperature. Once the water

faucet is turned off your water heater will turn off as well.

OUTLET INLET

— BUTTON + BUTTON

CHANGING SETPOINT TEMPERATURE

To INCREASE temperature, tap the “ ” button repeatedly, or hold the “ ” down

to INCREASE the temperature quickly.

To DECREASE temperature, tap the “ ” button repeatedly, or hold the “ ” down

to DECREASE the temperature quickly.

Hold “ ” pressed for 3 seconds to access the Settings menu.

To return to home screen press “ ” and hold for 3 seconds (will automatically return to home

screen after 60 seconds of inactivity).

USER INTERFACE CONT.

INITIAL STARTUP SCREEN FLOW

Software revision Flow rate in GPM

or LPM

Water temperature

leaving unit

Water temperature

entering unit

Power factor/demand

(F) Or (C)

Rated power displayed,

for 18kW unit. Could

be P012 or P027 based

on unit

Software revision

Unit beyond heating

capacity and ≥ 5°F

below set point

Software version

Rated power for 18kW

unit. Could be P012 or

P027 based on unit

Safestart™ initiated

Safestart™ ow volume

countdown to 0

Home screen: Default

temperature setting

Hold 3 seconds

Use the + or — to set unit

Power Selector 1 or 2

Hold 3 seconds

Use the + or — to set Power Method

— BUTTON + BUTTON

MAINTENANCE

FLUSHING THE WATER HEATER

Flushing the heat exchanger is a complicated procedure that should only be performed by a

qualied service technician.

NOTE:

Improper maintenance WILL VOID water heater warranty.

1. Disconnect electrical power to the water heater.

2. Close the shutoff valves on both hot water outlet and cold water inlet lines (V1 and V2).

See Figure 1.

3. Connect one hose (D1, Figure 1) to the valve (V3) and place the free end in a bucket.

Connect one of the hoses (D3) to the circulation pump outlet and the cold water inlet

line to valve V4. Connect the other hose (D2) to the circulation pump inlet and place the

free end in the bucket.

To ensure maximum performance of your water heater and to reduce the risk of a water

leak, we recommend the following maintenance:

Inspect the connections on the inlet and outlet of the water heater at least on an annual basis

for any signs of damage or failure. Any signs of damage, cracks, leakage or weakness should be

addressed. Take care not to over tighten the connections. Serious internal damage to your water

heater can occur if you over tighten the water heater connections at the unit.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

As with all electrical appliances, under no circumstances should you attempt to install, repair or disas-

semble this water heater without rst shutting off all power to the unit directly at the fuse or breaker box.

SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING.

When any maintenance is performed on the water heater or the home’s plumbing system that may

introduce air into the plumbing pipes, it is important to turn the power off to the water heater and purge

the air out of the lines before allowing the unit to power up. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE PER-

MANENT DAMAGE TO THE HEATING ELEMENT AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

If you have a water supply with a high level of mineralization (hard water), you should increase the

frequency of your maintenance.

V3 V4

Figure 1 – Flushing the Water Heater

4. Pour tankless water heater cleaning solution into the bucket. Ensure the cleaning

solution is approved for potable water systems. Place the drain hose (D1) and hose D2

to the pump inlet in the cleaning solution.

5. Open service valves (V3 and V4) on the hot water outlet and cold water inlet lines.

6. Turn on the circulation pump. Operate the pump and allow the cleaning solution to

circulate through the water heater for at least 1 hour at a rate of 4 gallons per minute.

This will remove any possible harmful scale deposits.

7. Rinse the cleaning solution from the combination water heater as follows:

a. Remove the free end of drain hose D1 from the bucket.

b. Close service valve V4 and open shutoff valve V2.

c. Do not open shutoff valve V1.

d. Allow water to ow through the water heater for 5 minutes.

e. Close shutoff valve V2.

8. Disconnect all hoses.

9. Remove the cold water inlet lter from the water heater and clean out any residues.

10. Reinsert the lter and ensure the lter cap is securely tightened.

11. Open a hot water faucet. Run the water heater continuously for ve minutes to ensure all

cleaning solution is purged from the system. Check for leaks and ensure the water heater

is operating properly.

12. Connect electrical power to the water heater.

PROBLEM

Water heater is not heating

at all (water is owing but

the unit is not heating - the

outgoing water temperature

is the same as the cold water

supply) - the digital display

does NOT light up.

Water heater is not heating

at all (water is owing but

the unit is not heating - the

outgoing water temperature

is the same as the cold water

supply) The digital display

DOES light up.

Water heater is

heating, but the water tem-

perature is not hot enough.

The water temperature

at the faucet is less than the

temperature setting

of my water heater

POSSIBLE CAUSE

No power or incor-

rect wiring.

Flow rate is too low

/ water pressure is

too low.

Internal part failure.

User temperature

setting too low.

Flow rate is too high

Crossed wires.

Voltage less than

240 volts.

Mixing too much

cold water.

Voltage less than

208 volts.

Anti-Scald pressure/

balancing valve or

tempering valve.

Thermal loss due to

long pipe run

SOLUTIONS

Make sure the breakers at main electrical panel are ON. You may have a

faulty breaker or unit may be wired incorrectly.

Your water heater has an activation ow rate of approximately 0.3 GPM.

If your water ow rate is less than this level, your unit will not activate.

Increase the ow rate.

Please call us for technical assistance.

Turn up the temperature setting on the unit.

Depending on your incoming water temperature and the power output of

your model, your water ow rate may exceed the physical heating capacity

of your water heater. Reduce the ow rate by installing an EcoSmart Flow

Regulator. Use the chart in section 6 to nd out which ow regulator

works best for your particular model.

If it’s a new installation, have your electrician double check the wiring. Is

possible that the wiring is incorrect.

The heating elements on your water heater are design for 240 volts. When

used with a lower voltage, they produce less heating power. You may

need to upgrade to a larger model.

You do not need to mix as much cold water with your tankless water

heater compared to when you use a conventional water heater. You may

also have an anti-scald feature on your faucet that is mixing cold water.

These types of faucets can usually be adjusted to reduce the amount of

cold water mixed.

The computer chips in your tankless water heater are programmed with

the expectation that your incoming line voltage is 240 volts. If you have

less than 240 volts, it may affect the reading on your water heater’s digital

display and cause it to read slightly higher than the actual output tempera-

ture. To compensate for this, increase the setting on your water heater if

you need / want hotter water.

Your faucet may have an anti-scald feature or a tempering valve that automat-

ically mixes cold water even when you turn your control lever or handle to

full hot. These devices are usually adjustable so you can turn off the cold mix

completely. You can compensate for this by increasing the setting on your

water heater if you need/want hotter water.

As the hot water from the heater runs through the hot water delivery system

to your faucet, some heat will be lost especially if it has long distance to

travel or the pipes are cold. This is normal. You can compensate for this by

increasing the setting on your water heater if you need/want hotter water.

The following table represents some of the most common technical support questions.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Please call or email our customer experience and technical support team for any help you may need.

BRAND CALL EMAIL

EcoSmart®877-474-6473 [email protected]

DISPLAYED

NOTIFICATION

MESSAGE DESCRIPTION CAUSE UNIT BEHAVIOR

A70 Outlet Temperature

too high

Outlet temperature is >

(setpoint + 20°F)

Unit turns off power to the heating element until outlet

temperature is less than setpoint. This notication is

disabled if c05 or b10 notications are present

A74 Intel or outlet tempera-

ture below freezing

Inlet or outlet temperature

< 35°F

Unit turns off power to the heating element until both

inlet and outlet temperature > 35°F

b00 Inlet thermistor

disconnected Inlet temperature < 0°F Unit keeps heating with assumed 65°F inlet temperature

b10 Both thermistors

disconnected

Inlet and outlet

temperature < 0°F

Unit keeps heating with assumed 65°F inlet

temperature, ow and latest self-calibration

c05 Outlet thermistor

Disconnected Outlet temperature < 0°FUnit keeps heating with assumed 65°F inlet

temperature, ow and latest self-calibration

d85 Flow too high, inlet

temperature too low

Power demand > 100%

or unit capacity

Unit continues to operate, however set temperature

will not be reached

ITEM NO. PART NAME (TOP LEVEL) EEMAX PART NUMBER

1Inlet manifold sub-assembly 12kw EX78033-00

2Outlet manifold sub-assembly for 12kW EX78034-00

3Inlet manifold w/ sensors & owmeter sub-assembly for 18/27kW EX78033-01

4Outlet manifold w/ sensors sub-assembly for 18/27kW EX78034-01

5Gaskets pack for 12kW EX78035-00

6Gaskets pack for 18/27 kW EX78035-01

7Heat Element replacement kit for 12kW EX78038-00

8Heat Element replacement kit for 18kW EX78038-01

9Heat Element replacement kit for 27kW EX78038-02

10 Thermistors kit for 12kW EX78039-00

11 Thermistors kit for 18/27kW EX78039-01

12 Flowmeter & sensor replacement kit for 12kW EX78040-00

13 Flowmeter & sensor replacement kit for 18/27kW EX78040-01

14 Kit for 12kW EX78041-00

15 Kit for 18kW EX78041-01

16 Kit for 27kW EX78041-02

17 Triac Kit with yellow plug wiring for 12kW EX08001-03A

18 Triac Kit with red plug wiring for 12kW EX08001-03B

19 Triac kit with yellow plug & wiring for 18kW EX08001-04A

20 Triac kit with red plug & wiring for 18kW EX08001-04B

21 Triac kit with yellow plug & wiring for 27kW EX08001-05A

22 Triac kit with red plug & wiring for 27kW EX08001-05B

23 Triac kit with blue plug & wiring for 27kW EX08001-05C

24 Spare PCBA for 12kW EX09100-350

25 Spare PCBA for 18kW EX09100-356

26 Spare PCBA for 27kW EX09100-357

27 Transformer for 12 kW EX08209-03

28 Transformer for 18/27kW EX08209-04

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CONT.

SPARE PARTS

ERROR CODES

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in

this limited warranty, each Tankless Water Heater is

warranted to the original owner (“Owner”) against

(i) mechanical or electrical failure of any component

solely due to defects in materials or Manufacturer’s

workmanship for a period of one year from the

date of original purchase and (ii) leaks solely

due to defects in materials or Manufacturer’s

workmanship for the later of (x) ve years from the

date of original purchase or (y) the date of Owner’s

occupancy of a new dwelling in which the Tankless

Water Heater is installed. However, if Owner

cannot document the original date of purchase

with the original sales receipt, then the limited

warranty period begins on the date the Tankless

Water Heater was manufactured. As Owner’s

sole and exclusive remedy, Manufacturer shall,

at Manufacturer’s sole election, either repair or

replace the Tankless Water Heater or the defective

portion of such product. Manufacturer is not liable

for any costs incurred by Owner, including, without

limitation, the cost of any labor. Manufacturer’s

maximum liability is limited to the value of the

water heater. This limited warranty shall be

governed by the laws of the United States.

THE LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE

THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY MADE BY

MANUFACTURER AND IS MADE IN LIEU

OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, STATUTORY,

EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED (WHETHER WRITTEN

OR ORAL), INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED

TO, WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITIES

AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS THE

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,

AS WELL AS ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

WARRANTIES NOT EXPRESSLY PROVIDED

HEREIN. OWNER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE

REMEDY IS PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACED,

AS PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY,

AND ALL OTHER CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES ARE

EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.

THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED

WARRANTY ARE THE ONLY REMEDIES

AVAILABLE TO OWNER OR ANY PERSON

FOR BREACH OF ANY COVENANT,

DUTY OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF

MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURER IS NOT

LIABLE TO OWNER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR

ANY LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ARISING

FROM THE TANKLESS WATER HEATER. UNDER

NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS MANUFACTURER

LIABLE TO OWNER OR ANY THIRD PARTY

FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL,

CONTINGENT, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY

DESCRIPTION, WHETHER ANY SUCH CLAIM

BE BASED UPON WARRANTY, CONTRACT,

NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHER

TORT, OR OTHERWISE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation

of incidental or consequential damages, so the

above limitation or exclusion may not apply to

Owner. In such cases, the warranty shall be limited

to one year from the original date of purchase or

date of manufacture, as provided in this limited

warranty, or the shortest period allowed by law.

This warranty gives Owner specic legal rights and

Owner may also have other rights which may vary

from state to state.

EXCLUSIONS OF COVERAGE FROM THIS

LIMITED WARRANTY

1) Manufacturer is not liable for any water

damage or other damages arising, directly

or indirectly, from any defect in the Tankless

Water Heater component part(s) or from its

use.

2) Manufacturer is not liable under this limited

warranty or otherwise if:

(a) | The water heater or any of its component

parts have been subject to misuse, abuse,

alteration, neglect or accident; or

LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION -

TANKLESS ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS

For EcoSmart® Tankless Electric Water Heaters

(b) The rating plate(s) or serial number(s) are

altered or removed; or

in accordance with the applicable local

plumbing and/or building code(s) and/or

regulation(s); or

(d) The water heater has not been installed

or maintained in accordance with

Manufacturer’s printed instructions,

or installed with improper orientation,

improper fastening, improper use of pipe

dope/ plumbers putty or with the use of

any non-Manufacturer-approved sealant;

(e) The water heater has not been

continuously supplied with potable water

or the water’s inlet temperature is above

Manufacturer’s recommended maximum

temperature; or

(f) The water heater experiences any water

pressure or ow interruptions, normal inlet

water pressure is outside of the published

specication for the heater; is exposed to

any condition that causes the heater to

turn on before the air is purged from the

heater, also known as a dry re; or

(g) The water heater has been exposed

to conditions resulting from oods,

earthquakes, winds, re, freezing,

lightning, or circumstances beyond the

Manufacturer’s control; or

(h) The water heater has been removed from

its original installation location; or

(i) The water heater has been used for other

than the intended purpose.

3) Owner, and not Manufacturer or its agent/

representative, is liable for and shall pay for

all eld charges for labor or other expenses

incurred in the removal and/or repair of the

water heater or any expense incurred by

Owner in order to repair the water heater.

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth

in this limited warranty, if the Tankless Water

Heater fails or leaks because of defects in

materials or Manufacturer’s workmanship during

the applicable warranty period set forth above,

Owner should contact Manufacturer for a

Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA). No

returns will be accepted by Manufacturer without

an RMA number and Manufacturer assumes

no responsibility for a water heater returned

without an RMA number. Water heaters should

be wrapped and packaged securely to avoid

shipping damage. All shipments of parts from the

Manufacturer to the Owner to replace defective

components shall be made via normal ground

transportation. If expedited shipment is required,

it will be provided at Owner’s additional cost.

Manufacturer’s National Service Department | 400 Captain Neville Dr. Waterbury, CT 06705

EcoSmart 877-474-6473

Cuando se instala o usa un artefacto eléctrico de alto voltaje, siempre se deben tener en cuenta

precauciones de seguridad básicas. Bajo ninguna circunstancia debe intentar limpiar, instalar,

inspeccionar, reparar, desmontar o realizar cualquier otro tipo de mantenimiento de este

calentador de agua, sin cortar primero todo el suministro eléctrico de la unidad directamente

en la caja del disyuntor. SI SE IGNORA ESTA ADVERTENCIA PUEDEN PRODUCIRSE

LESIONES CORPORALES GRAVES O LA MUERTE.

ESTE PRODUCTO DEBE SER INSTALADO POR UN ELECTRICISTA Y UN PLOMERO

CALIFICADOS DE ACUERDO CON TODOS LOS CÓDIGOS ELÉCTRICOS

Y DE FONTANERÍA NACIONALES, ESTATALES, PROVINCIALES Y LOCALES.

LEA ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES METICULOSAMENTE Y EN SU TOTALIDAD ANTES DE

LA INSTALACIÓN Y EL USO. DE NO HACERLO, SE PODRÍAN PRODUCIR DAÑOS

MATERIALES, LESIONES GRAVES O LA MUERTE.

Este manual se debe entregar al propietario después de la instalación y se debe conservar para

futuras consultas.

Probado y certicado por Water Quality Association

según la norma NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 para el

cumplimiento de la ausencia de plomo.

INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD

LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR

El registro del producto es necesario para obtener el servicio de garantía. No se aceptarán registros de

garantía incompletos. Las garantías de los productos son nulas si no se recibe la información de registro de

la garantía en los 30 días siguientes a la recepción e instalación del producto

CÓMO REGISTRAR SU PRODUCTO

La garantía requiere el registro del producto. Para inscribirse, complete el formulario de

inscripción escaneando el código QR. Para soporte adicional contacte:

EcoSmart 877-474-6473

cETLus (Intertek) con

certicación UL499

CONTENIDO

GUÍA DE TAMAÑOS .............................................................. 19

SEGURIDAD ........................................................................... 20

ANTES DE LA INSTALACIÓN ................................................ 21

SELECCIÓN DEL LUGAR PARA LA INSTALACIÓN ................ 22

MONTAJE DEL CALENTADOR DE AGUA ............................ 22

INSTALACIÓN DE PLOMERÍA .............................................. 23

REQUISITOS ELÉCTRICOS ..................................................... 24

INSTALACIÓN ELÉCTRICA .................................................... 25

INSTRUCCIONES GENERALES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO ...... 26

INTERFAZ DEL USUARIO ....................................................... 26-27

MANTENIMIENTO ................................................................ 28-29

GUÍA PARA LA RESOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS .................... 30-31

PIEZAS DE REPUESTO .......................................................... 31

GARANTÍA ............................................................................ 32-33

GUÍA DE TAMAÑOS

Por favor, utilice la siguiente tabla para ver cuántos litros por minuto puede producir su

calentador de agua sin tanque con la temperatura del agua entrante. Los litros por minuto se

calculan suponiendo una temperatura de salida de 40°C.

Para garantizar la salida de temperatura óptima y el rendimiento general de su calentador de agua sin

tanque puede necesitar un regulador de caudal. Estos reguladores de caudal se instalan en la conexión

de salida de su calentador de agua sin tanque y limitan el volumen máximo que sale de su unidad

a una velocidad de caudal determinada para evitar que la temperatura de salida sea demasiado

fría. Para obtener más información sobre los reguladores de caudal o saber cómo adquirir uno

para su calentador de agua sin tanque, visite parts.eemax.com, utilice el número de pieza del

regulador de caudal de la tabla siguiente.

REGULADOR DE CAUDAL - OPCIONAL

A B C D E F G H I

12kW IFR 1-2

Plateado IFR 1-2

Verde Oscuro IFR 1-2

Morado IFR 1-2

Morado

18kW IFR 3-4

Morado IFR 3-4

Rojo

27kW IFR 3-4

Morado IFR 3-4

Verde Claro IFR 3-4

Negro IFR 3-4

Negro

Pasos para elegir un regulador de caudal

1. Encuentre su modelo en la tabla de la derecha.

2. Elija la columna con la temperatura del agua de

entrada más cercana a su ubicación geográca.

3. Tome la letra que coincida con su zona y número

de modelo y únala con el correspondiente regu-

lador de caudal a la derecha

TEMPERATURA DEL AGUA DE ENTRADA

*Selección basada en la temperatura de entrada de arriba y la temperatura de salida de 40 °C

37°FA 42°FB47°FC 52°FD 57°FE

62°F

F67°F

G72°F

H77°F

37°F

42°F

47°F

52°F

57°F

62°F

67°F

72°F

77°F

3°C 6°C 8°C 11°C 14°C

17°C 19°C 22°C 25°CI

Temperaturas medias de las aguas subterráneas

de Estados Unidos*

*Fuente: Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos

TEMPERATURA DEL AGUA DE ENTRADA — C°

3° 6° 8° 11° 14° 17° 19° 22° 25°

kW Región A Región B Región C Región D Región E Región F Región G Región H Región I

12 4.5 4.9 5.3 5.7 6.4 7.2 8.3 9.5 11.0

18 6.8 7.6 8.0 8.7 9.8 11.0 12.1 14.0 16.7

27 10.2 11.0 12.1 13.2 14.4 16.3 18.5 21.2 22.7

Litros por minuto para lograr una temperatura de salida de 40°C

cETLus (Intertek) con

certicación UL499

¡PELIGRO!

AJUSTE DE SEGURIDAD DE LA TEMPERATURA DEL AGUA

La seguridad y el ahorro de energía son factores a tener en

cuenta a la hora de seleccionar el ajuste de la temperatura del

agua del termostato del calentador de agua. La temperatura

del agua por encima de 52 °C puede causar quemaduras graves

o la muerte por quemaduras. Asegúrese de leer y observar las

advertencias indicadas en la etiqueta que se ve en la imagen de

abajo. Esta etiqueta también se encuentra en el calentador de

agua, cerca del panel de acceso al termostato.

La temperatura del agua por encima

de 52 °C puede causar quemaduras

graves al instante o la muerte por

quemaduras.

Los niños, las personas con

discapacidades y los ancianos tienen

alto riesgo de sufrir quemaduras.

Consulte el manual de instrucciones

antes de ajustar la temperatura en el

calentador de agua.

Toque el agua antes de bañarse o

ducharse.

Existen válvulas limitadoras de

temperatura, vea el manual.

Aviso: Para evitar lesiones, debe instalar

una válvula mezcladora en el sistema de

agua. Esta válvula reducirá la temperatura

del punto de descarga mezclando el agua

fría y caliente en las líneas de suministro

de los ramales. Este tipo de válvulas están

disponibles en su proveedor local de

plomería.

PELIGRO: Los hogares con niños

pequeños, discapacitados o personas mayores

pueden requerir un ajuste de termostato de

49 °C o inferior para evitar el contacto con el

agua "CALIENTE". La temperatura del agua

en el calentador se regula mediante el control

electrónico situado en la parte delantera del

calentador de agua. Para cumplir con las normas

de seguridad, el termostato fue ajustado a

120 °F/49 °C antes de que el calentador de agua

fuera enviado desde la fábrica.

Temperatura Hora de producir una

quemadura grave

49 °C Más de 5 minutos

52 °C 1 ½ a 2 minutos

54 °C Alrededor de 30 segundos

57 °C Alrededor de 10 segundos

60 °C Menos de 5 segundos

63 °C Menos de 3 segundos

65 °C Alrededor de 1½ segundos

68 °C Alrededor de 1 segundo

El cuadro que aparece arriba se puede usar como guía

para determinar la temperatura del agua adecuada

para su hogar.

Tabla cortesía de Shriners Burn Institute

SEGURIDAD

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