Wiring Diagram - A.O. Smith Residential Power Vent Gas Water Heaters with Hot Surface Ignition Instruction Manual

Installing the New Water Heater (cont'd)
Wiring (cont'd)
OPTIONAL Field Installed Wiring (cont'd)
5. The water heater must be electrically "grounded" by the
installer. A green ground screw has been provided on
the water heaters junction box. Connect ground wire to
this location. For complete grounding details and all
allowable exceptions, refer to local codes or in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (current edition).
6. Replace the wiring junction cover using the screw
provided.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing con-
trols. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous
operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.
CAUTION
CONDUIT
GREEN
GROUND SCREW
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WIRE NUTS