Installation Instructions
REMOTE CONTROLLER INSTALLATION
LOCATION
• The controller should be out of reach of small children.
• Avoid locations where the controller may become hot (near the oven or radiant heater).
•Avoid locations in direct sunlight. The digital display may be difficult to read in direct sunlight.
•Avoid locations where the remote controller could be splashed with liquids.
•Do not install in locations where it can be adjusted by the public.
CONFIGURATIONS
A maximum of 4 remote controllers can be installed for a water heater or bank of water heaters. Controllers can only be wired in parallel. Controllers cannot be wired in series.
REMOTE CONTROLLER INSTALLATION (cont.)
MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER
1Determine a suitable location for the controller.
2Mount a single gang outlet box in the wall where the remote control is indicated.
3Run the cable between the controller and the water heater or the controller and the other controller.
4Remove the face plate from the remote controller, using a screwdriver.
5Connect the cable to the remote controller.
6Mount the controller to the wall in the single gang outlet box installed in step 2.
7Disconnect the power from the water heater.
8Remove the cover of the water heater.
9Remove the plastic cover from the PCB and electrical connections.
Outline of Remote
If 4 AGTRC1’s are installed, press the Priority and On/Off buttons on the fourth controller until a beep sounds.
securing screw
wiring hole
securing screw
Wire Controllers in Parallel
CABLE LENGTHS AND SIZE
The cable for the remote controller should be a nonpolarized
NUMBER OF WIRED | MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTH FOR EACH |
CONTROLLERS | CONTROLLER TO WATER HEATER |
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1 | 328 ft. (100 m) |
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2 | 164 ft. (50 m) |
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3 or 4 | 65 ft. (20 m) |
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WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONNECT THE REMOTE CONTROLLERS WITH THE POWER ON.
10Thread the cable through the access hole
at the base of the unit and connect the wires to the controller terminals on the bottom
11Secure the controller cable using the clamp provided.