P/N 474131
Rev. D 27-06-11
26
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Electrical Rating 50 Hz 240 Volts AC, single phase
The heater is supplied with a 250 VAC, 10 AMP, 50 Hz power cord (AS/NZS 3112) approved for outdoor use. The power
cord wire is 3 x 16 AWG (3 x 10 mm
2
).
CAUTION
This heater is designed to operate at 240 VAC. It is not recommended to be connected to OR operate on a 208 VAC.
NOTE
• If any of the original wiring supplied with this heater must be replaced, installer must supply (No. 18 AWG, 600V, 105° C. U.L.
approved AWM low energy stranded) copper wire or it’s equivalent.
Please read the boxes headed “IMPORTANT! READ ME FIRST!” on
pages 35
and
39
before proceeding.
1. All wiring must be in accordance with all applicable codes
and
must be wired by a licensed electrician to AS3000
Wiring rules
.
2. The heater, when installed, must be electrically grounded and
bonded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of
local codes, with the National Electrical Standards. A bonding
lug is provided on the outside of the panel under the vent for
this purpose.
3. Electrical power circuits to the pool heater must follow local
codes and National Electrical Standards.
4. All wiring between the heater and devices not attached to it, or
between separate devices which are installed in the field, must
be “Type T” wire rated for 35°C rise.
5.
The filter pump should run continuously when the heater
is on, and for at least 15 minutes after the heater turns
off.
Any switches in the pump circuit (including circuit breakers)
that can disconnect the pump must also disconnect the heater.
6. Do not wire single-pole switches, including protective devices,
into a grounded line. The heater is not sensitive to polarity.
Use the provided waterproof wire nuts when connecting the
power supply.
A time clock controlling the filter pump should have a low-voltage Fireman’s Switch that switches off the heater at least
15 minutes before shutting off the pump.
Section 3. Installation
Figure 22.
AC Plug
240 Volt
