Install Instructions

15
Electrical Connections
Before any electrical connections are made, be sure that the w ater
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 w as built and wired in
accordance with the INTERTEK 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 show s the recommended fuse size for the maximum water heater
wattage. The maximum w attage and rated voltage are show n on the
water heater data plate. The w ater heater must be well grounded. A
green ground screw is provided at the electrical connection point for
connecting a ground wire. Ground screw on 10 & 15-gallon models is
located under the removable element cover.
Recommended Fuse size
Voltage
Max. Watts
120v
208v
240v
277v
480v
1000
15A
10A
10A
10A
10A
1250
15A
10A
10A
10A
10A
1500
20A
10A
10A
10A
10A
2000
25A
15A
15A
10A
10A
2500
30A
15A
15A
15A
10A
3000
35A
20A
20A
15A
10A
3500
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25A
20A
20A
10A
4000
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25A
25A
20A
15A
4500
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30A
25A
25A
15A
5000
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30A
30A
25A
15A
5500
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35A
30A
25A
15A
6000
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40A
35A
30A
20A
10000
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60A
55A
45A
30A
11000
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60A
50A
30A
12000
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55A
35A