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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Connections
This water heater uses an external electrical source for power.
It must be electrically grounded in accordance with all local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Code, in Canada, and/or the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, in the United States. Failure to properly ground
this water heater can result in property damage, personal injury,
or death.
This water heater must be connected on a separate fuse branch
circuit. Check the water heater rating plate for the element wattage
and voltage and make sure that the power supply wiring and the
fusing or circuit breaker are the correct size for this water heater
(see Table 1). Verify that all of the wire connections on the element
and thermostat have been installed correctly, are secure, and that
none of the wires are grounded, have split, or are broken (see Figure
2A, 2B or 2C). If any of the original wiring needs replacing, use only
14AWG-type, or greater wire that is approved for 221˚F (105˚C).
To hook-up the water heater to the power supply, connect the power
supply wiring to the red and black wires attached to the top
thermostat (see Figure 2A, 2B or 2C). NEVER CONNECT THE
POWER SUPPLY DIRECTLY ONTO THE THERMOSTAT.
Insulation Blankets
The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover any damage or
defect caused by installation, attachment, or use of any type of
energy saving or other unapproved devices (other than those
authorized by the manufacturer) into, onto or in conjunction with
the water heater. The manufacturer will not accept any liability
for loss or injury resulting from the use of such unauthorized
devices. The use of unauthorized energy saving devices may
shorten the life of the water heater and may result in property
damage, personal injury, or death.
Insulation blankets for external use on electric water heaters are not
necessary. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the
standby heat loss associated with the operation of storage tank water
heaters. This water heater meets or exceeds the NRCAN standards
with respect to insulation and standby loss requirements making an
insulation blanket unnecessary.
If local codes require the application of an external insulation blanket
to this water heater, pay careful attention to the following so as not to
restrict the proper function and operation of the water heater:
DO NOT cover the operating or warning labels attached to the water
heater or attempt to relocate them on the exterior of insulation blanket.
DO NOT cover the element and thermostat access door or tempera-
ture and pressure-relief valve.
Inspect the insulation blanket frequently.
WARNING
WARNING
BLUE
YELLOW
BLACK
WHITE
GREEN
BLUE
YELLOW
Line voltage
according to
rating plate
BLACK
RED
Models with one (1) element, side entry
Figure 2A
Models with one (1) element, top entry
Recommended wire and breaker size
Element
Wattage
Recommended
Wire Size*
Recommended
Breaker Size
120V
208V
240V
120V
208V
240V
1,500 W
#12
#14
#14
20A
15A
15A
3,000 W
#10
#12
#12
30A
20A
20A
3,800 W
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#10
#12
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25A
20A
4,500 W
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#10
#10
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30A
25A
6,000 W
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#10
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30A
* Should conform to Local Codes.
The water heater must be grounded.
Table 1
