Use and Care Manual

TANKLESS WATER HEATER

PART 9

Connect electrical power / Initial startup

Install wiring and electrically ground water heater in accordance with the

authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence of such an authority, follow the

National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and/or CSA C22.1 Electrical Code-Part

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD – To ensure safety, turn off electrical pow-

er supply at service entrance panel before making any electrical connections

to avoid possible electric shock hazard. Failure to do so could result in prop-

erty damage, serious personal injury, or death.

A. WIRING INFORMATION

1. This water heater must be properly grounded. Ensure the electrical receptacle that the water heater will

be plugged into is properly grounded.

2. Do not attach the ground wire to either the gas or water piping

Figure 26 – Proper Grounding – Internal Manual Power Switch

3. The wiring diagrams contained in this manual are to be used for reference purposes only.

4. Refer to these diagrams and the wiring diagrams of any external controls used with the installation when

wiring the water heater. Read, understand, and follow all wiring instructions supplied with the controls.

5. Do not disconnect the power supply when the water heater is in normal operation.

WARNING

1 in Canada. Failure to follow all applicable local, state, and national regulations, mandates, and building

supply codes for guidelines to install the electrical power supply could result in property damage, serious

personal injury, or death.

NOTE: For additional electrical protection, the use of a whole house surge protector is recommended.

Damage caused by power surges is not covered by the warranty.