Instructions / Assembly
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Remote Control Selection and Location
WARNING:
Field wiring connections and electrical grounding 
must comply with local codes or, in the absence of 
local codes, with the latest edition of the National 
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, in the U.S., or 
Canadian Electrical Code, CAN/CSA C22.1, Part 1, in 
Canada.
NOTICE:
The provided remote control will allow maximum 
temperature settings of 120°F (49°C). Temperatures 
up to 140°F (60°C) for residential applications and up 
to 185°F (85°C) for commercial applications* can be 
achieved with the MAIN (UMC-117) remote control. 
Only qualified service personnel should perform this 
adjustment.
• An optional cable (EZ Link Cable
TM
) 
can be purchased separately 
to manifold two water heaters 
together�
• DO NOT attempt to disassemble 
a remote control� All controls are 
sealed and calibrated for accurate 
water heater control and operation� 
One remote control is provided 
with the water heater� Additional remote controls may 
be purchased separately� The available remote controls 
are listed in the following chart� Up to three remote 
controls can be used with the water heater� No other 
manufacturer’s controls are suitable for use with this 
water heater�
Review the following considerations before determining 
the location of the remote control(s):
• DO NOT install any remote control 
outdoors or where it can come in contact 
with water�
• 
Avoid installing the remote control in the 
following areas and/or conditions:
– area exposed to heat� 
– area exposed to steam� 
– area exposed to oil� 
– area exposed to direct sunlight�
– areas near stored or used  
flammable products�
• Place remote control out of children’s reach�
• The remote control should be installed in a convenient 
location (e�g�, kitchen, laundry room, utility room, or 
directly next to the water heater)� 
• The maximum distance between the water heater and 
the remote control installation location is limited to 195 
ft� (59 m) of wire�
Remote Control 
Model Number
Remote Control 
Description
Temperature 
Set Point Range Availability
UMC-117 MAIN
100°F–120°F (38°C–49°C) Factory Default
85°F (29°C) 
125°F–140°F (52°C–60°C)
Qualified Technician 
Adjustment for Residential Products
85°F (29°C) 
125°F–185°F (52°C–85°C)
Qualified Technician 
Adjustment for Commercial Products*
USC1-117
BATH 1
100°F–120°F (38°C–49°C) Optional (Sold Separately)
85°F (29°C) Qualified Technician Adjustment
USC2-117 BATH 2
100°F–120°F (38°C–49°C) Optional (Sold Separately)
85°F (29°C) Qualified Technician Adjustment
MIC-6 or MIC-185** 
Manifold System
Manifold System Optional (Sold Separately)
 *A commercial conversion kit can be purchased to achieve temperatures up to 185°F (85°C)� 
 ** When a manifold system is installed, the main remote control connected to the manifold controller (MIC-6 or MIC-185) 
has priority over the remote controls connected to the water heater�
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