Installation Guide

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10 Connecting Electricity
This appliance must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes, or in the absence of
local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70. In Canada, the latest CSA C22.1 Electrical
Code.
Consult a qualified electrician for the electrical
work.
10.1 Water Heater
• Label all wires prior to disconnection when
servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause
improper and dangerous operation.
Verify proper operation after servicing.
• Electrostatic discharge can affect electronic
components.
Take precautions to prevent electrostatic
discharges from personnel or hand tools
during the Water Heater installation and
servicing to protect product’s electronic
control.
CAUTION
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not connect the electrical power to the
appliance until all electrical wiring has been
completed.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury from electrical shock.
WARNING
10.2 Remote Controller
• Install the Remote Controller according to the
instructions on page 45-48.
• Only one the Remote Controller can be connected
to the Water Heater.
A malfunction may occur if two or more Remote
Controllers are connected.
• Install according to the National Electrical Code
and all applicable local codes.
• For extensions, a 26 ft (7.9 m) cord can be
purchased separately (Part #RC-CORD26).
• The Remote Controller Cord can be extened up
to 300 ft (91 m) by splicing the cord and using 18
AWG wire to extend the cord to the appropriate
length.
• Use a Y-shaped terminal with a resin sleeve.
Without the sleeve, the copper wire may corrode
and cause problems.
Breaker Installation
Mount a device which shuts off the electrical path
automatically (leakage breaker) to detect electrical
leakage.
Power Supply
• The electrical supply required by the Water
Heater is 120 VAC at 60 Hz.
The power consumption may be up to 210 W or
higher if using optional accessories.
Use an appropriate circuit.
• Tie the redundant power cord outside the Water
Heater. Putting the redundant length of cord
inside the Water Heater may cause electrical
interference and faulty operation.
NOTE
• Do not let the power cord contact
the gas piping.
• Do not disconnect the electrical
power when not in use. When the
power is off, the freeze prevention
in the Water Heater will not
activate, resulting in possible
freezing damage.
Ground
• To prevent electrical shock, provide a ground with
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An electrician should do this work.
• A grounding screw is provided on the back in the
junction box.
NOTE
• Do not connect the ground to the
city water or gas piping.
• Do not tie the ground to a
telephone line.
Procedure to connect the ground and the power
cord
1. Remove the cover of the junction box (1 screw).
2. Connect the grounding wire to the ground screw
in the junction box.
3. Crimp the outdoor power cord to the power
cord of the Water Heater.
4. Reattach the cover of the junction box (1 screw).
3. Crimp
Grounding wire
Power Cord
Junction Box
2. Connect
Connecting Electricity