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WARNING
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This Heater MUST be permanently installed and hard wired by an authorized / licensed electrical professional.
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Disconnect electric power supply before working on circuit wiring to prevent electric shock.
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When installing outdoors we recommend the heater is positioned where it will be protected from exposure to extreme
weather such as snow and ice.
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This heater must be grounded.
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Electrical connection must have ground fault protection (GFCI or GFI).
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A circuit breaker is required for proper installation, do not load beyond 80% capacity.
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This heater is designed for connection to a 240V electric main equipped with a grounding wire.
1. Check product label for correct voltage and wattage. Make sure power source conforms to the heater’s requirements.
2. The junction box on the top of the heater has a gasket side access cover. The junction box inlet is drilled and
threaded for a standard 1/2" (19 mm) weather tight conduit fittings. The installing electrician will need to provide the
appropriate rigid metallic, flexible or liquid tight conduit, conduit fittings for installation location.
3. For outdoor installation all connections must be made in accordance with local electrical code regulations for outdoor
wiring. Only use wiring components approved for outdoor use with minimum NEMA Type 4x or equivalent.
4. Remove the screws holding the junction box cover. Make the electrical connections using wire nuts (not supplied).
The green wire connects to the ground wire from the power source. The black wire connects to the L1 wire from the
power source. The white wire connects to the L2 wire from the power source.
5. Assemble the junction box cover & gasket. Ensure that the junction box cover gasket (supplied with unit) is installed
to maintain rain water ingress protection rating of the heater. Failure to install correctly will void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
Wiring Instructions
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Wall
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Wall
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Heater
Junction
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Heater
Junction
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Heater
Junction
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Heater
Junction
Box
120 V
Power
Supply
Breaker
Panel
120 V
Power
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Breaker
Panel
240 V
Power
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Breaker
Panel
240 V
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240 V 15A
120 V 15A
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Indoor Single Pole
120 V Switch
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L (Black)
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Use switch rated for outdoor
applications, if applicable
Indoor Double Pole
240 V Switch
Use switch rated for outdoor
applications, if applicable
Use GFCI breaker
for outdoor installations
Use GFCI breaker
for outdoor installations
Use GFCI breaker
for outdoor installations
Figure 14
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