Emerson insinkerator W152 Owner's Manual

Emerson insinkerator W152 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Point-of-Use Water Heater Owner’s Manual Installation, Care & Use...
  • Page 2 W152 T & P VALVE (PRE-INSTALLED ON SOME MODELS) HOT WATER OUTLET COLD WATER INLET VALVE (½" NPT FEMALE) (NOT SUPPLIED) ON-OFF COLD WATER INLET SWITCH (½" NPT FEMALE) ACCESS COVER DRAIN SCREW 3½' CORD ACCESS SCREW W154 T & P VALVE...
  • Page 3 SPECIFICATIONS W152 W154 Tank Construction Bronze Tank Volume 2.5 gallons 4 gallons Voltage 120 volts Heating Capacity 1500 watts Element Type Replaceable copper/bronze* Temperature Range 110˚F - 170˚F Operating Pressure 150 psi (max.) Thermostat Type Resettable Power Cord 3 1/2 ft. cord and grounded plug Water Connections 1/2"...
  • Page 4 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU BEGIN When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to person should be followed, including: ■ ■ This heater must only be installed or serviced by qualified persons with ability equivalent to that of a licenced tradesman in the field involved.
  • Page 5 Personal Injury: Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or death. The installation must conform to these instructions, the local code authority having jurisdiction and the requirements of power company. In the absence of code requirements follow NFPA-70, The National Electrical Code, which may be ordered from: American Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
  • Page 6 MOUNTING THE TANK - W152 The W152 model is designed for wall or floor mounting. ■ ■ Select a spot to mount water heater vertically, with water connection at the top. ■ ■ Water heater must be located within 3-1/2 ft. of a grounded 120-volt electrical outlet.
  • Page 7 MOUNTING THE TANK - W154 The W154 model is designed for floor mounting only. ■ ■ Select a spot to mount water heater vertically, with water connection at the top. ■ ■ Water heater must be located within 3-1/2 ft. of a grounded 120-volt electrical outlet.
  • Page 8: Connecting To Water Supply

    CONNECTING TO WATER SUPPLY ■ ■ Locate the cold water inlet identified INLET. ■ ■ Ensure the dip tube, supplied to carry cold water from the tank top to the bottom, is in the cold water inlet. ■ ■ Connect the cold water line to the 1/2"...
  • Page 9: Connecting To Electrical Supply

    FILLING THE TANK ■ ■ Locate the hot water drain screw at the front-bottom of the tank. ■ ■ Ensure the screw is tight by turning clockwise with a screwdriver. Personal Damage: Never operate the heater with the cold water inlet valve closed or before filling with water per the filling instructions.
  • Page 10 This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a three pin receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
  • Page 11: Care And Use

    CARE AND USE ADJUSTING THE THERMOSTAT MAINTENANCE Heating element has a thermostat which is factory set at Periodically drain the tank to help prevent sediment buildup. 120˚F (49˚F) unless specified differently by See draining instructions. state requirements. The temperature and pressure relief valve should be ■...
  • Page 12: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION Water Heater: 1-year warranty Tank: 5-year warranty on bronze tank Full Water Heater Warranty Full One-Year Warranty. InSinkErator warrants that the water heater will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year after date of original installation. If during this one-year period, the water heater is found to have any such defect, InSinkErator will repair or replace it at no charge.
  • Page 13 Limited Water Heater Warranty 5-Year Limited Warranty Against Tank Leakage. InSinkErator warrants that the bronze tank in your InSinkErator water heat will not leak due to defects in material or workmanship for a period of five (5) years after date of original installation. If during this five-year period, the tank leaks due to any such defect, InSinkErator will provide a replacement bronze tank at no charge, subject to the limitations listed below.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Please read Troubleshooting Guide and/or visit www.insinkerator.com before calling AnswerLine ™ TROUBLESHOOTING Always remove the power cord from its receptacle before servicing the heater. If the heater stops working: ■ ■ Check the circuit breaker supplying power to the outlet where the heater is installed. If the circuit breaker has tripped: ■...
  • Page 15: Wiring Diagram

    Do not use a 3 prong to a 2 prong adapter. Water heater is not to be hard wired. HEATER DIMENSIONS HOT OUTLET 3-1/8'' (1/2'' NPT FEMALE) COLD INLET 20-5/8'' (W154) (1/2'' NPT FEMALE) 13-1/2'' (W152) 1-1/2'' 10-1/4'' T & P VALVE BOSS 3/4'' NPT FEMALE 10-1/2''...
  • Page 16 The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co. InSinkErator may make improvements and/or changes in the specifications at any time, in its sole 1.800.558.5700 discretion, without notice or obligation and further www.insinkerator.com reserves the right to change or discontinue models.

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