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: The provided remote control will allow a maximum temperature setting of 120°F (49°C).

Temperatures of up to 140°F (60°C) can be achieved with dip switch adjustment. Only qualified service personnel should perform this adjustment.

NOTICE: An optional cable (EZ Link Cable) can be purchased separately to manifold two heaters together.

One (1) remote control is provided with the water heater. Additional remote controls may be purchased separately. Up to three (3) remote controls can be used with this water heater.

The following are considerations for determining the location of the remote control(s):

DO NOT install any remote control outdoors or in areas where it can come in contact with water.

Place remote control out of children’s reach.

The remote control can be installed in convenient locations such as the kitchen, laundry room, utility room, or directly beside the indoor water heater.

Avoid areas where the remote control may be exposed to heat, e.g. ranges or heaters.

Avoid areas where the remote control

may be subjected to oil and/or steam from cooking.

Avoid areas where chemical agents (such as thinner, benzine and alkalines) are used.

Avoid areas of direct sunlight.

The MAXIMUM distance between the water heater and the remote control installation location is limited to 195 feet (59 m) of wire.

NOTICE: Only one of each type of remote controls can connect to the water heater. Therefore, a maximum of three controls can connect to the water heater.

No other manufacturer’s controls are suitable for use with this water heater.

DO NOT attempt to disassemble the remote control.

 

Remote

Remote

Temperature

 

 

Control

 

 

Control

Set Point

Availability

Base Plate

Model

Description

Range

 

Number

 

MAIN

 

 

 

Control

 

 

100°F–120°F

Optional (Sold

 

USC1-117

BATH 1

 

(38°C)–(49°C)

Separately)

 

 

 

PRIORITY

 

 

100°F–120°F

Optional (Sold

 

USC2-117

BATH 2

°F

(38°C)–(49°C)

Separately)

 

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

ON/OFF

 

 

100°F–120°F

 

Mounting Screw x 2

 

 

Factory Default

 

 

(38°C)–(49°C)

Control screw

 

 

 

UMC-117

MAIN

 

 

 

 

 

125°F–140°F

With Dip Switch

 

 

 

(52°C)–(60°C)

Adjustment

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