Installing the Main Remote Control:

WARNING: Field wiring connections and electrical grounding must comply with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1.

Remote Control Installation

NOTICE: Extension cable can be any Type-T 18 AWG wire similar to a thermostat wire and need not be polarity sensitive.

Do Not apply sealant to the remote control cable.

It is not recommended to have wiring exposed.

Connecting the MAIN (UMC-117 ) remote control to the water heater:

Drill a 1” (2..5 cm) to 1-1/2” (3..8 cm) hole

at the proposed control location..

Install the extension cable between the

location of the remote control and the

water heater..

Remove the base plate from the control..

Feed the remote control extension cable

through the central hole in the base plate..

Fix the base plate to the wall using

suitable screws and wall anchors..

Ensure the projections on the base

plate are pointing upward..

Connecting the remote control to the water heater:

Ensure that the power to the water heater has been disconnected..

Loose the 3 screws located on the remote control connection cover made of white plastic (see the diagram on the left top)..

Connect the remote control extension cables from the remote control with the remote control connection terminals (see the diagram on the left bottom)..

NOTICE: The remote control wire connection terminals are not polarity sensitive.

Remote Control Connection Cover

Remote

Control

Connection

Terminals

Gas Valve

Connect the remote control cables to the

extension cable from the water heater..

Place the remote control over the

base plate.. Ensure the projections in

the base plate fit into the housings in

the remote control..

Fix the control to the base plate at the

bottom of the remote control using the

screw provided..

Proceed to “Connecting the remote

control to the water heater”, to complete

installation..

Firmly tighten the terminal screws..

Secure the remote control extension cable on the hook located on the side of the remote control connection base..

Tighten the 3 screws and attach the remote control connection cover to the water heater..

Switch on the power supply to the water heater..

Ensure proper operation of the remote control and water heater..

 

 

Projections

Remote

Extension

Wall

Control

Cable

 

Penetration

 

 

Remote Control

 

Suitable

Connection Cable

 

 

Wall Anchors

 

 

 

Control

Base Plate

 

Screw

 

Screws

 

 

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