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WARNING: Field wiring connections and electrical grounding must comply with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1.
NOTICE: Extension cable
can be any Type-T 18 AWG
wire similar to a thermostat
wire and need not be
polarity sensitive.
Do Not apply sealant to the
remote control cable.
It is not recommended to
have wiring exposed.
Remote Control Installation
Connecting the MAIN (UMC-117 )
remote control to the water heater:
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Drill a 1” (2.5 cm) to 1.5” (4 cm) hole
at the proposed control location.
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Install the extension cable between the
location of the remote control and the
water heater.
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Remove the base plate from the control.
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Draw the remote control extension
cable through the central in the base
plate.
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Fix the base plate to the wall using
suitable screws and wall anchors.
Ensure the projections on the base plate
are pointing upwards.
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Connect the remote control cables to
the extension cable from the water
heater.
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Place the remote control over the base
plate. Ensure the projections in the
base plate fit into the housings in the
remote control.
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Fix the control to the base plate at the
bottom of the remote control using the
screw provided.
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Proceed to “Connecting the remote
control to the water heater”, to
complete installation.
Connecting the remote control to the
water heater:
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Ensure that the power to the water
heater has been disconnected.
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Remove the front cover of the water
heater.
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Insert the remote control extension
cable through the hole at the bottom
right hand corner of the water heater.
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Connect the wires to the terminals on
the top right hand side of the Printed
Circuit Board (PCB) as shown in
Figure to the left.
NOTICE: The remote control wire
connection terminals are not polarity
sensitive.
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Firmly tighten the terminal screws.
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Secure the remote control extension
cable using the appropriate clamp.
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Replace the front cover of the water
heater.
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Switch on the power supply to the
water heater.
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Ensure proper operation of the remote
control and water heater.
