Electrical Connections - Polaris GAS WATER HEATER Installation, Operation And Service Manual

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

DANGER
THIS WATER HEATER MUST HAVE AN UNINTERRUPTED GROUND ACCORDING TO THE LATEST EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA
70 OR THE PREVAILING LOCAL CODES. DO NOT USE GAS OR WATER PIPING AS AN ELECTRICAL GROUND. GROUND THE WATER HEATER BY
CONNECTING A GROUNDING WIRE FROM THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE BOX TO THE GREEN GROUND WIRE LOCATED IN THE JUNCTION BOX ON THE WATER
HEATER.
DANGER
TURN OFF THE ELECTRIC POWER AT THE FUSE BOX OR SERVICE PANEL BEFORE MAKING ANY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN
CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
DANGER
DO NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH ANY ELECTRICAL SUPPLY VOLTAGE OTHER THAN THE ONE LISTED ON THE DATA PLATE. THIS WATER HEATER
IS EQUIPPED FOR USE WITH ONE VOLTAGE RATING ONLY. FAILURE TO USE THE CORRECT VOLTAGE CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR DOUBTS CONSULT YOUR ELECTRIC UTILITY COMPANY BEFORE INSTALLING THIS WATER
HEATER.
If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install the electrical wiring to this
water heater, DO NOT PROCEED, but have a qualified electrician perform the
installation.
When making the electrical connections, always make sure:
•
The electrical supply has the proper overload fuse or breaker protection. The
water heater draws less than 7 amperes.
•
The voltage, frequency and phase corresponds to that specified on the water
heater rating plate.
•
Wire sizes and connections comply with all applicable codes.
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Wiring enclosed in approved conduit (if required by local codes).
•
The water heater and electrical supply are properly grounded.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD TO SUPPLY POWER TO THIS WATER
HEATER.
When installing the electrical wiring to the water heater:
1. SHUT-OFF THE POWER TO THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE BOX.
2. Loosen the screws securing the access panel to the electrical compartment. Set the access panel aside.
3.
Connect the electrical supply to the water heater in accordance with local utility requirements and codes. Use only a dedicated fused branch electrical circuit
containing a properly sized fuse or circuit breaker. Maximum overcurrent protection is 15 amperes. Connect this circuit directly from the electrical service box to an
electrical disconnect switch. Locate the switch so that it is readily accessible and located near the water heater. Connect from the electrical disconnect switch to the
electrical compartment through the access hole on the water heater.
Black Wire - Hot
White Wire - Neutral
Green Wire - Ground
The power supply to this water heater must be properly polarized, otherwise the unit will malfunction. A properly polarized power supply will have 120 volts from the
hot lead (black) to ground and 0 volts from the neutral lead (white) to ground.
4.
Completely fill the tank with water after making all electrical connections. The electrical power may be turned on only after it is certain the tank is completely filled
with water.
IMPORTANT: Ground the water heater by connecting a grounding wire from the electrical service ground terminal to the
green grounding wire.
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