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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
TOOL REQUIREMENTS
• Manufacturer’s Instruction Manual(s) that came with the appliance for all water heating appliances
being connected to the iCOMM™ system. Instruction Manuals are necessary to locate
components and for instructions on how to navigate the control system menus for each appliance.
Instruction Manuals can be obtained at the manufacturer’s web site or by calling the technical
support phone number listed on the appliance labeling and the back cover of this manual.
• Laptop Computer - Internet ready/capable portable computer - used to verify LAN connectivity to
the iCOMM™ web site and configure wireless adapters when used.
• All tools common and necessary for the installation and service of electrical hardware, network
and phone communication systems including hand tools such as short/long screw drivers, wire
strippers, hammer, torpedo level, measuring tape and a 6 foot ladder.
• Portable electric drill and the following drill bits:
• Standard metal/wood drill bit set including1/8” to 1/2” bits.
• 3/8 inch standard drill bit - for sheetrock wall mounting of CM (communication module).
• 3/8 inch masonry drill bit - for brick/concrete wall mounting of CM.
• 3/8” metal cutting drill bit to drill pilot hole for 1/2” electrical knockout cutter.
• 1/2” electrical knockout punch/die - Greenlee model GRE14722P or equivalent.
• Network (Cat 5) cable tester - recommend Fluke MT-8200-49A or equivalent.
• RJ45 plug crimping tool - recommend AMP model 3–231652–0 or equivalent professional grade
ratchet type crimp tool.
• Volt-Ohm Multi Meter - recommend Fluke 187, UEI model DL289, Fieldpiece HS36 or equivalent.
MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
• One Cat 5 cable to connect local Internet service to the CM’s LAN PORT - see Figure 2 on page 6.
• If the CM will be connected to a BACnet MS/TP network a BACnet cable long enough to reach
between the CM’s BACnet terminal strip and the local BACnet connection point will be needed.
• A 120 VAC power strip or 120 VAC outlet multiplier may be required if there are not enough 120
VAC outlets available. This is not included with any iCOMM hardware and is to be provided by
customer if needed.
• Bulk (spooled) Category 5 network cable.
• RJ45 male network plugs.
• Additional wire tie wraps (10” to 12” length). Wire ties are included with component hardware kits.
Additional/longer wire ties may be needed to complete the installation. These are available at local
electrical supply stores and home centers.
• Additional 3/4” adhesive wire tie mounts. Wire tie mounts are included with component hardware
kits. Additional wire tie mounts may be needed to complete the installation. These are available at
local electrical supply stores and home centers.
• Additional wall anchors & screws suitable for sheetrock, concrete or brick walls. Anchors are
included with component hardware kits. Additional wall anchors may be needed to complete the
installation. These are available at local hardware stores and home centers.
