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August 1999
Electrical Requirements
Installation
Instructions
ATTENTION
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The following is supplied for informational purposes
only.
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All electrical wiring shall be accomplished by a
qualified electrician.
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Local and state codes must be observed at all times.
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In absence of local or state codes, follow
ANSI/NFPA70 National Electrical Code.
Strict attention must be given to the following areas before
connecting the heater to its electrical supply.
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A properly installed three-wire electrical supply
consisting of separate hot, neutral, and ground leads
shall be connected to each electrical outlet that
supplies each heater.
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Proper voltage must be supplied to each heater.
-- Proper voltage is 115 V.A.C.
+10% (127 volts maximum)
- 15% (98 volts minimum)
-- Under voltage may cause:
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Low motor speed
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High limit switch tripping
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Burner flame cycling on/off
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Control valve solenoid hums
or does not open.
-- Over voltage may cause:
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Motor thermal overload tripping
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A three-wire cord set (consisting of hot, neutral and
ground leads) of proper wire gauge and desired
length, must be obtained through local sources when
connecting a remote mount thermostat to the heater.
