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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the Watts Hot Water Recircu-

lation System.

 This system has been inspected and tested prior 

to shipment to provide you with long, effi cient, trouble-free service 

when installed, maintained and used in accordance with the instruc-

tions in this Manual. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, 

property damage or damage to the equipment. This Manual should 

be considered a permanent part of your system and should be kept 

available for easy reference by any user.

Package Contents:

Examine the components carefully to make sure no damage has 

occurred to the pump. Care should be taken to ensure the pump is 

NOT dropped or mishandled; dropping will damage the pump.

(1) Hot Water Recirculation System with timer
(1) Sensor Valve
(2) Valve mounting screws
(2) 3⁄8" compression to ½" threaded fl ex hoses (2) Adapters
(2) Rubber washers
(1) Installation and Operation Instructions

 Electrical Requirements

 Operational Parameters

Supply Voltage:

120 VAC, 60Hz

Shortest Switching Interval:

15 Minute Increments

Switch Modes:

"Timer", "ON" Override, "OFF" Override

Protection:

Clear plastic cover for dust and moisture

Maximum

Minimum

Operating Temperature

140°F (60°C)

N/A

Step A –

  Close the supply water valve to the water heater located, in 

most cases, above the water heater on the cold water inlet 

to the hot water heater.

STEP 1

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNING

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WATER HEATER CHECKLIST

!

Risk of electrical shock - This pump is supplied with a grounding 
conductor. To reduce the risk of electric shock, be certain that it is 
connected only to a properly grounded grounding type receptacle. 
The safe operation of this pump requires that it be grounded in 
accordance with the National Electrical Code and local governing 
codes and regulations.

Electric Water Heater

• Turn off Power to your Water Heater at the breaker box.

Gas Water Heater

•  Turn off the Gas to your water heater and insure that the 

pilot light is not burning.

NOTICE

Before restoring power or gas to the water heater, make sure 

the system is full of water and all the air has been purged.

NOTICE

The operating voltage and other electrical data are marked on 

the motor label. Make sure that the motor is suitable for the 

electrical supply on which it will be used.

NOTICE

System must be installed, maintained and used in accordance 

with the instructions in this Manual.
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of 

unknown quality, without adequate disinfection before or after 

the system.

 Pump Installation: For Indoor Use Only

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Summary of Contents for 500800

Page 1: ...ith installation Failure to read and follow attached instructions or operating parameters may lead to the product s failure and possible damage to property Refer to enclosed warranty for operating par...

Page 2: ...erature 140 F 60 C N A Step A Close the supply water valve to the water heater located in most cases above the water heater on the cold water inlet to the hot water heater STEP 1 Picture 2 ELECTRICAL...

Page 3: ...eat for the remaining flex hose to the cold water stop valve See Picture 5 Step E Open the hot water stop valve and proceed to Step B of Step 2 1 Check Sensor Valve Operation See Page 4 STEP 2 Step B...

Page 4: ...nd attach to the Hot Water Out and Cold Water Out of the new Sensor Valve Step C 3 8 Installation Connect the 3 8 side of the new flex hoses to the adapters installed on the previously installed Senso...

Page 5: ...ed only for use with the specified WATTS INSTANT HOT WATER RECIRCULATING SYSTEM System should be installed indoors on hot water service systems The timer control is designed to turn the circulator on...

Page 6: ...erent factors 1 Piping Network Size 2 Hot water Tank 3 Water Usage You can set your Hot Water Recirculating Pump to start 15 to 30 minutes earlier to compensate if necessary The length of time will de...

Page 7: ...around around 90 F 32 C 4 7 If the water temperature is more than 100 F replace the valve Incorrect Sensor Valve Installation See page 4 Water temperature from water heater boiler If the water is not...

Page 8: ...es to replace the equipment may replace it with reconditioned equipment Parts used in repairing or replacing the equipment will be warranted for 90 days from the date the equipment is returned to you...

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