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NOTE: Any electrical installation should be
done by a qualified installer in accordance with
applicable codes.
Ground Rod
The outdoor furnace must be electrically bonded to
ground in accordance with the requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction or, in absence of such
requirements, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70 and/or the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1,
CSA C22.1 Electrical Code.
Install the ground rod and connect it to the outdoor
furnace.
1. In the water line trench near the outdoor furnace,
drive the ground rod into the ground until the top of
the ground rod is below the ground surface.
2. Remove the side and back panels; then route the
ground wire from the ground rod under the outdoor
furnace base and over to the bottom left corner at the
back of the outdoor furnace.
3. Secure the ground terminal with the self-drilling
screw provided. Secure the ground wire to the
terminal; then secure the ground wire to the ground
rod with the clamp. Tighten all hardware securely.
Fig. 9
3/4
1"
CENT
RAL
P
EX
3/4
1"
CENT
RAL
P
EX
1"
CENT
RAL
P
EX
Side View of Pump
Access Area
Ground
Terminal
Ground Rod
Clamp
NOTE: Incoming
power, Handy box,
duplex and cover
must be wired by a
certified electrician
or qualified installer.
NOTE: Must be
earth-grounded for
furnace to function
properly. Install the
ground rod. The
ground terminal
can be mounted to
any galvanized tin
withing the pump
acces area.
SECTION 3 – ELECTRICAL
Section 3 - Electrical
