Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

Electrical Connections

Before any electrical connections are made, be sure that the water heater is

full of water and that the manual shut-off valve in the cold-water supply line is

open. Check the rating plate and wiring diagram before proceeding. This

electric water heater was built and wired in accordance with the IEC testing

approvals requirements. The temperature limiting device is of the manual

reset, trip-free type and has been factory installed to interrupt all ungrounded

power supply conductors in the event of thermostat failure. Thermostats are

factory set and wired in accordance with the wiring diagram fastened to the

inside of the top access panel. The plumbing supplier in your area ordered

this heater wired at the factory to comply with existing area codes, but local

utility codes may require or allow other circuitry. Consult your local power

company to determine the correct electrical hook-up in order to meet local

utility and building codes and in order to obtain the most economical rates.

Also check to find out if you are required to obtain a permit before starting

the installation. The following chart shows the recommended fuse size for the

maximum water heater wattage. The maximum wattage and rated voltage

are shown on the water heater data plate. The water heater must be well

grounded. Must have some means of disconnect that follow local utility and

building codes. An opening for 3/4-inch electrical fitting is provided for field

wiring connections. Check the rating plate and diagram before proceeding.

Protection should be adequate to the electrical demand of the heater.

Figure 3: Connection Box