Instructions / Assembly

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Remote Control Installation
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:
Extension cable can be any 18 AWG wire similar
to a thermostat wire and need not be polarity-
sensitive.
It is not recommended to have wiring exposed.
DO NOT apply sealant to remote control cable.
DO NOT use network cable, telephone wire, or any
twisted-pair cable.
Connecting the MAIN (UMC-117) Remote Control to a
Wall:
Drill a 1- to 1 1/2-in. (2.5/3.8-cm) hole at the
proposed control location. Install the remote control
cable between the location of the remote control
and the water heater.
Remove the remote control from the base plate.
Feed the remote control cable through the large
center hole in the base plate.
Install the base plate to the wall using suitable
screws and wall anchors.
NOTICE:
The tabs on the base plate should always point out.
Connect the remote control to the remote control
cable.
Position the remote control on the base plate.
NOTICE:
The tabs on the base plate should line up with the
slots on the back of the control panel.
Secure the control panel to the base plate with one
screw into the bottom tab.
NOTICE:
DO NOT attempt to connect the remote control or
control wire to the water heater while the water
heater has power applied to it. Damage to the water
heater will occur. DO NOT cut or strip the wiring
while it is connected to the water heater or while
the water heater has power applied to it.
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