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Residen al Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Use and Care Guide
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INSTALLATION
3
Open a hot water faucet and
allow the water to run un l it
fl
ows with a full stream.
4
Let the water run full stream
for three full minutes.
5
Close the hot water faucet and
replace the aerator.
6
Check inlet and outlet connec-
ons and water pipes for leaks.
Dry all pipes so that any drips
or leaks will be apparent. Repair any
leaks. Almost all leaks occur at connec-
ons and are not a tank leak.
Step 11:
Make electrical
connec ons
WARNING! Working on an ener-
gized circuit can result in severe injury
or death from electrical shock.
NOTICE:
Do not turn electrical power
on unless you are sure all of the air is
out of the tank and the tank is com-
pletely full of water. Although this water
heater is equipped with “Dry Fire” pro-
tec on, be certain all air is purged from
the tank before making any electrical
connec ons.
1
Be sure the electrical power to
the water heater is turned OFF
at the circuit breaker panel (or
remove the circuit’s fuses).
2
Using a non-contact circuit
tester, check the wiring to make
certain the power is OFF.
3
This water heater requires a
240/208 VAC single phase 30
amp power supply, at 60Hz.
Check the water heater’s data plate
(see Figure 22) and ensure that the
home’s voltage, wiring size (ampacity)
and circuit breaker ra ng and type are
correct for this water heater. Refer to
the wiring diagram located on the
water heater for the correct electrical
connec ons. Ensure that wire sizes,
type, and connec ons comply with all
applicable local codes. In the absence of
local codes, the current edi on of the
Canadian Electric Code ( CEC).
Power Supply
Connector
Black Wire
Red Wire
Green
Ground
Wire
1/2” Conduit
Opening
Green Ground Screw
Figure 21 -
Connecting the electrical wires.
Figure 22 -
The water heater’s electrical
requirements can be determined from the
data plate.
4
Remove the cover on the
electrical junc on box on the
side of the water heater.
5
Install wiring in an approved
conduit (if required by local
codes). Use a UL listed or CSA
approved strain relief to secure the
electrical wiring to the water heater.
6
Connect the ground wire to
the green ground screw.
Connect the home’s two
power wires to the water heater’s two
power wires. Use suitable wire nuts or
other approved means to make the
power connec ons.
7
Replace the junc on box cover
and secure with the screw
provided.
WARNING! Be sure cover is secured
to reduce the risk of
fi
re and electric
shock.
