A.O. Smith PHPT-80 User Manual

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A.O. Smith – Voltex™
Hybrid Electric
Heat Pump Water Heater
Installation 
Instructions and 
Use & Care Guide
To obtain technical, warranty or service assistance during or after 
the installation of this water heater, call toll free 
1-800-527-1953
When calling for assistance, please have the following 
information ready:
1. Model number
2. 7 Digit product number
3. Serial number
4. Date of installation
5. Place of Purchase
Water Heater Safety  ...............................................................................  2
Installing Your Water Heater  ................................................................. 3-9
 
Consumer Information  ................................................................ 3
 
Consumer Responsibilities  ......................................................... 3
 Unpacking 
Instructions 
 
............................................................ 3-4
 
Location Requirements  ............................................................... 4
 
Water System Piping ................................................................ 5-6
 
Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve ....................................... 7-8
 
Electrical Requirements  ........................................................... 8-9
Installation Checklist  .............................................................................. 10
Operating Your Water Heater  ........................................................... 11-13
 
Before Using  ............................................................................. 11
 
Water Temperature Regulation  ................................................. 11
 
Adjusting the User Interface Module/ Operational Mode  .......... 12
 
Operational Conditions  ............................................................. 13
Maintenance of Your Water Heater  .................................................. 14-15
 
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve .................................... 14
 
Draining and Flushing ................................................................ 14
 
Heating Element Replacement ............................................. 14-15
 
Cleaning the Heat Pump ........................................................... 15
Diagnostic Codes  .................................................................................. 16
Troubleshooting Chart  ........................................................................... 17
Repair Parts Illustration  ......................................................................... 18
Notes...  .............................................................................................. 19-20
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