American Water Heater 50-60K BTU, 40-42K BTU Electrical Connections, Wiring Diagram

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The Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve:

Must not be in contact with any electrical part.

Must be connected to an adequate discharge line.

Must not be rated higher than the working pressure shown on the data plate of the water heater.

The Discharge Line:

Must not be smaller than the pipe size of the relief valve or have any reducing coupling installed in the discharge line.

Must not be capped, blocked, plugged or contain any valve between the relief valve and the end of the discharge line.

Must terminate a maximum of six inches above a floor drain or external to the building.

Must be capable of withstanding 250°F (121°C) without distortion.

Must be installed to allow complete drainage of both the valve and discharge line.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

 

 

IMPORTANT: Do not use an extension cord to connect the

 

WARNING

 

• The water heater and the outlet are properly grounded.

 

 

water heater to an electrical outlet.

 

Electric Shock Hazard

• Installed in accordance with prevailing provisions of

 

Disconnect power before

local codes, or in the absence of such, National Electric

 

Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

 

servicing.

NOTE: Always reference the wiring diagram for the correct

 

Replace all parts and panels

electrical connections.

 

After making all electrical connections, completely fill the

 

before operating.

 

tank with water and check all connections for leaks. Open

 

 

 

Failure to do so can result in

the nearest hot water faucet and let it run for 3 minutes to

 

death or electrical shock.

purge the water lines of air and sediment and to ensure

 

complete filling of the tank. The electrical power may then

 

 

Before plugging in

the water heater, always make sure:

be turned on. Verify proper operation after servicing.

The voltage and frequency correspond to that specified on the water heater wiring diagram.

The electrical outlet has the proper overload fuse or breaker protection.

WIRING DIAGRAM

 

 

BLUE

120V 60Hz.

TEMP.

BLACK

 

WHITE

SWITCH

 

 

BLACK

 

GREEN

 

 

WHITE/BLACK TRACER

PRESSURE

YELLOW/BLACK TRACER SWITCH

 

GAS VALVE CONNECTOR

WHITE

YELLOW

 

GREEN

 

 

GREEN

YELLOW

WHITE

 

MOTOR

BLOWER GROUND

120V

60Hz.

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40-42K BTU, 50-60K BTU specifications

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