Instructions / Assembly

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Insulation blankets, available to the general public,
for external use on electric water heaters are not
necessary. The purpose of an insulation blanket
is to reduce the standby heat loss encountered
with storage tank heaters. This water heater
meets or exceeds the National Appliance Energy
Conservation Act standards with respect to
insulation and standby loss requirements making an
insulation blanket unnecessary.
The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover any
damage or defect caused by installation, attachment
or use of
any type of energy saving or other unapproved
devices (other than those authorized by the
manufacturer) into, onto or in conjunction with the
water heater. The use of unauthorized energy saving
devices may shorten the life of the water heater and
may endanger life and property.
The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for
such loss or injury resulting from the use of such
unauthorized devices.
CAUTION: If local codes require the
application of an external insulation blanket
to this water heater, pay careful attention to
the following so as not to restrict the proper
function and operation of the water heater:
 DO NOT cover the operating or warning labels
attached to the water heater or attempt to relocate
them on the exterior of insulation blanket.
 DO NOT cover air openings on both sides of the
water heater .
 DO NOT cover the Controller Assembly,
temperature and pressure relief valve or drain
valve.
 Inspect the insulation blanket frequently.
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WARNING:
If local codes
require external
application of
insulation
blanket kits the
manufacturer’s
instructions
included with
the kit must be
carefully
followed.
Insulation Blankets
DO NOT turn on the
electrical supply or operate
this water heater unless it is
completely full of water.
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Installing the water heater
CAUTION: The presence
of water in the piping and
water heater does not provide
sufficient conduction for a
ground. Non-metallic piping,
dielectric unions, flexible
connectors etc. can cause the
water heater to be electrically
isolated.
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Branch Circuit Sizing And Wire Size Guide
Rated Current I (A)
Total Water Heater
Wattage
Recommended Over Current
Protection (Fuse or Circuit
Breaker Amperage Rating)
Copper Wire Size AWG based on
NE.C. Table 310-16 (75˚C)
120V 120V
I<12A 15 14
12A < I < 16A 20 12
SINGLE
PHASE
WIRING
NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based
on National Electric Code. Refer to wiring diagrams in this manual for field wiring
connections.
Vertical
Flexible
Filter
Air Outlet
Opening
Air filter
must be
accessible
Controller
Assembly
WARNING: If this water
heater is replacing a gas
water heater, it is strongly
suggested to install a cap on the
abandoned gas supply line, as
well as capping off the flue vent
opening in accordance of NFPA
54, ANSI Z223.1, 2006. Unless
otherwise directed by state or
local code requirements.
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