Electrical Requirements & Wiring Diagram; Before Operating - American Water Heater Powerflex Installation And Operating Manual

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS & WIRING DIAGRAM
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before
servicing.
Replace all parts and panels

before operating.

Failure to do so can result in
death or electrical shock.
Before plugging in the water heater, always make sure:
•
The voltage and frequency correspond to that
specifi ed on the water heater wiring diagram.
•
The electrical outlet has the proper overload fuse or
breaker protection.
1. The unit must be connected to a dedicated power
supply.
2. The unit must be connected to a 120VAC power
supply.
3. The water heater must be properly grounded.
4. This water heater is a polarity sensitive appliance and
will not operate if the power supply polarity is reversed.
Note: Always reference the wiring diagram for the correct
electrical connections.
After making all electrical connections, completely fi ll the
tank with water and check all connections for leaks. Open
the nearest hot-water faucet and let it run for 3 minutes to
purge the water lines of air and sediment and to ensure
complete fi lling of the tank. The electrical power may then
be turned on. Verify proper operation after servicing. See
also "Installation Checklist".
3 1
4 2 YELLOW
YELLOW
1 WHITE
2 WHITE
3
4 WHITE
BLUE
4 1
5 2
6 3 BLUE
BLACK
GREEN
HONEYWELL GAS VALVE
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IF WIRING HAS TO BE REPLACED IN THE FIELD, USE ONLY TYPE TEW 105°C WIRE.
IGNITER - FLAME ROD
ASSEMBLY
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CAUTION:
LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN
SERVICING CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN
CAUSE IMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERATION.
VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING.
POWER VENT WIRING SCHEMATIC.
NOTE: REFER TO THE "INSTALLATION CHECKLIST"
BEFORE OPERATING THIS HEATER.
6 3
5 2 P1
4 1
4
3
P2
2
1
4 2
P3
1
3
Circled numbers indicate
P4
sequence of operation.
Figure 11
ELECTRICAL RATING 120V, 5A, 60 HZ.
PRESSURE
SWITCH
(NO)
YELLOW
BLUE
P J
CAPACITOR
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
BLACK SMOOTH - LINE
6 6
BLACK RIBBED - NEUTRAL
BLACK MIDDLE - GND
JUNCTION BOX
1 N
1 L1
EARTH GND
CAPACITOR
3 BLOWER
6 FLAME SENSOR
5 HOT SURFACE IGNITER
4 PRESSURE SWITCH (CLOSED)
2 PRESSURE SWITCH (OPEN)
4 PRESSURE SWITCH (CLOSED)
4 HIGH LIMIT SWITCH (CLOSED)
PRESSURE
SWITCH
(NC)
HIGH LIMIT SWITCH
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
WHITE
GREEN
BLOWER
120Vac/60Hz Wall Plug
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