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Optional Remote Controller
RC-9018M
Installation Guide
Requests to Installers
● In order to use the water heater safely, read this installation
guide carefully, and follow the installation instructions.
● Failures and damage caused by erroneous work or work not
as instructed in this manual are not covered by the warranty.
● Refer to the Installation Manual provided with the water
heater for complete installation details.
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Note
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Cutting too large of a hole on the wall may result in failure to properly secure the remote controller.
• Never fasten or loosen unnecessary screws in order to complete the remote controller installation.
• Be sure to check the positions of wall studs or other obstructions when determining the installation
location for the remote controller.
• Secure the remote controller cable with approriate anchors, ties, etc.
• Wire the remote controller cable in an area where it will not be directly affected by heat.
• To embed the remote controller cable in concrete, brick, etc., enclose it in conduit in order to prevent
the remote controller cable from becoming damaged.
• When penetrating a wall containing metal lath, prevent the lath from coming into contact with any
metallic conduit used in order to prevent electrical interference.
• Wiring shall be provided so that the remote controller cable length is 300 ft (90m) or shorter.
• Connect the remote controller cable to the terminal block of the water heater (see Installation Manual
provided with the water heater).
In order to use this product safely, read this installation manual carefully and follow the installation
instructions.
● Potential dangers from accidents during installation and use are described below.
Closely observe these warnings, they are critical to your safety.
The remote controller is not water resistant.
Keep it dry.
CAUTION
• Do not connect power to the system unit until the remote controller installation is complete.
• Be sure to fasten the mounting screws tightly by hand so that the remote controller will be secure.
* Do not use electric drivers, impact drivers and so forth. Tightening with excessive force may
cause the mounting bracket to be damaged and lead to failures.
• Install the remote controller on an even wall surface.
*
Installing it on an uneven wall surface may cause the bracket to be damaged and lead to failures.
• This remote controller has a built-in speaker which can be damaged by metal shavings resulting in
sound cracking.
Keep the remote controller in a safe location prior to mounting it on the wall to prevent metal
shavings from entering the remote controller.
CAUTION
Post-installation Checks
(1) Check if the remote controller is installed securely.
(2) Verify remote controller operation (see Owner's Guide).
* Press the Power On/Off button approximately 5 seconds
after connecting power to the system.
* Check if the temperature setting on the remote controller is
appropriate.
Explanation to the Customer
Explain the “Important Safety
Information”, “Operation Procedures”
and “Follow-up Service” according
to the Owner's Guide supplied
with the water heater.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
