How to Use Your Eccotemp Water Heater & common Troubleshooting

This article highlights general use of the Eccotemp L5 on demand LP hot water heater as well as common tips and tricks.

Here's a quick video on the proper operation of your water heater.

see manual for care and maintenance, troubleshooting, and 3rd party warranty support as this unit warranty is managed by Eccotemp directly
- OGT Tips:
  - The Eccotemp L5 his water controlled (pressure driven) automatic ignition. Water pressure must be between 20-80 PSI.
    - For frost/freezing prevention!
      - The removeable drain valve (brass thumbscrew) can be used to drain the (water pump/pressure OFF) heat exchanger to avoid freezing
        
        NOTE that any damage to the unit due to freezing is NOT warrantied
        
        **read the maintenance section of the L5 manual (link above) to avoid freeze related issues
    - - Propane line air lock
        
        Step 1
        
        open the propane tank first
        
        Turn on stove burners (all) and allow to run
        
        turn on heater and furnace; if not resolved proceed to Step 2
        
        Step 2
        
        resolve most common Air lock issues in the RV LP system
        
        review this troubleshooting guide
    - - Lack of Propane - Ensure LP tank is full and free of air locks
        
        Gas supply empty - turn on gas valve on LP bottle
        
        Appliance switch is OFF - turn on appliance switch

- - - - Fresh water supply is OFF - ensure water tank valves are not set to winterizing mode
        
        Gas supply pressure is low <10.5" water column
        
        your dual stage regulator is set to 13.5" water column do NOT change