Whirlpool T-K2 installation manual Installation, Accessories, Electrical Connections, General

Installation

This section is for the installer. The installer is responsible for the correct installation of your Flash Water Heater. For Your Safety: Only a certified and trained service technician or qualified plumber may service or install your product.

Please keep this owner’s manual in a safe place for future reference. Copies of this manual are available from TAKAGI-USA

General

All gas water heaters require careful and correct installation to ensure safe and efficient operation. This manual must be followed exactly.

1.Read the For Your Safety section in the beginning of this manual.

2.This unit is not capable of being used as a pool or spa heater.

3.The regulator is preset at the factory. It is computer controlled and should not need adjustment.

4.Suitable for potable water heating only. Well water or hard water may cause scale problems that will not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

5.Maintain proper space for servicing. Install the unit so that it can be connected or removed easily.

6.Install so that the electrical power can be switched off if necessary.

7.Avoid installing in an area with high levels of dust, sand or debris. Particles may clog the air vent, reduce fan function, or cause improper combustion.

8.Do not install the unit where the exhaust vent is pointing into any opening in a building or where the noise may disturb your neighbors.

Accessories

Check that all the parts listed below were included with the unit.

Electrical Connections

The T-K2 requires a 60 Hz 120 VAC electrical power supply, and it should be properly grounded in accordance with the most recent edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and any local codes. In Canada, all electrical wiring to the heater should be installed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1, and any local codes. Do not rely on the gas or water piping to ground the metal parts of the heater.

CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring error can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.

•A means for switching off the 120 VAC power supply must be provided.

•Wire the heater exactly as shown in the wiring diagram.

•A green screw is provided in the junction box for the grounding connection.