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Electrical connections

Outdoor kit – 6 720 811 755 (2014/05)

▶ Close the recess box cover with padlock (optional).

Fig. 21  

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Electrical connections

8.1

Electrical power supply

The water heater requires an electrical power supply from a 
120VAC / 60Hz circuit (with a dedicated outlet) and must be 
properly grounded. 
The heater is wired as shown in the wiring diagram of the water 
heater installation manual.

Fig. 22  

Connecting power supply cord

[1]

Power cord length: 3ft.

Note: Outlet appliance is plugged in to should be clear from 
possible water damage.

▶ Refer to water installation manual to complete installation 

of gas and water piping connections.

▶ Start and operate the water heater according to the water 

heater installation manual. NOTE: Open the control panel 
shield to access the controls of the heater.

WARNING: 

▶ For safety reasons, disconnect the 

power supply cord to the heater before 
any service or testing is performed.

WARNING: 

▶ This heater must be electrically 

grounded in accordance with the most 
recent edition of the National Electrical 
Code. NFPA 70. In Canada, all electrical 
wiring to the heater should be in 
accordance with local codes and the 
Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 
Part 1. Do not rely on the gas or water 
piping to ground the metal parts of the 
heater

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WARNING: 

▶ Confirm that the water heater is 

appropriately grounded and that the 
installation meets all applicable 
electrical codes for outdoor 
installations.

Summary of Contents for RTG 199HE

Page 1: ...RTG 199HE RTG 199ME Outdoor kit Warning This kit must be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with these instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authorities having jurisdiction 6 720 811 755 2014 05 US ...

Page 2: ...simportantinformation where there is no risk to people or property Symbol Explanation Step in an action sequence Cross reference to another part of the document List entry List entry second level Table 1 DANGER The top of the outdoor kit will get very hot during operation Keep away from children Install heater in a location where the top of the kit cannot be reached by small children DANGER Flue g...

Page 3: ...nkitontheapplianceis designed to provide protection from temperatures down to approximately 5 F for short term conditions only It will not protect the appliance in areas where the temperature is routinely expected to be belowfreezing Thefreezepreventionkitwill not protect plumbing outside the appliance from freezing Precautions must be taken Alwaysdrainthewaterheaterifitwillbe exposed to long term...

Page 4: ...r replacing the control panel shield re position the front cover 1 Remove the cover plate A from the top of the appliance as shown in Fig 4 Fig 4 2 Attach the supports B to the appliance with the four provided screws as shown in Fig 4 Before mounting the outdoor kit on the appliance Remove the exhaust seal from outdoor vent cap For condensing appliances only Remove inner seal see Fig 5 Fig 5 Conde...

Page 5: ...op of the appliance as shown in Fig 7 Fig 7 Attach the outdoor vent cap to the appliance by fastening the two provided screws and washers see Fig 8 Fig 8 Note Freeze Prevention is not designed to protect the appliance during long durations below freezing or to protect plumbing outside the appliance Always drainthewaterheaterifitwillbeexposed to long term freezing conditions 6720645551 15 1V NOTE O...

Page 6: ...must also be kept level on the wall surface Fig 9 Installation on wood siding Fig 10 Installation on vinyl siding 6 Recess box Outdoor installation 6 1 Warnings WARNING Do not mount heater directly to vinyl siding With vinyl siding a 3 x 4 area of the siding must first be removed and then replaced with wood or other non plastic material See Fig 10 DANGER The top of the outdoor kit will get very ho...

Page 7: ...tibles on the wall where the appliance is installed and any adjacent walls or overhang Observe all clearances required in this manual DANGER Surface temperature of the kit is less than 140 F except highest top surface which may reach 300 F DANGER The water in this appliance is cold and alwaysremainscoldexceptforthetimes when the burner is on In the event of power outage in conjunction with freezin...

Page 8: ...ap to the appliance by fastening the two provided screws and washers see Fig 15 Fig 15 Installation of frame in the heater To install the protection grill in the heater Tilt the frame on one direction as showed in Fig 16 Push the frame to fit the Outdoor vent cap Fig 16 WARNING The control panel shield must always remain closed except when making adjustments to prevent damage to heater from weathe...

Page 9: ...grill in the Outdoor vent cap Fig 17 Fix the frame and protection grill with two screws Fig 18 Position the recess box cover as showed in Fig 19 Fig 19 Fixtheframetotherecessboxcoverwith4screws 4metal washers and 4 silicone washers Fig 20 6720645551 05 1V 6720645551 07 1V ...

Page 10: ...ing connections Start and operate the water heater according to the water heater installation manual NOTE Open the control panel shield to access the controls of the heater WARNING For safety reasons disconnect the power supply cord to the heater before any service or testing is performed WARNING This heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with the most recent edition of the National E...

Page 11: ...access test port remove two screws on either side of the louvered grill Pull louvered grill free from vent cap Insert combustion gas analyzer probe approximately 4 inches straight into test port Do not slope probe up or down Confirm CO2 is within proper range specified in the water heater installation manual Refer to water heater installation manual if any adjustment is necessary When measuring is...

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