INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WV8860C Water Heater Controls
APPLICATION
The WV8860 Water Heater Control is designed for use in 
Standing Pilot applications using an immersion well for 
water temperature sensing. All models of WV8860 
include an integrated NTC temperature sensor.
The WV8860 design includes an input for reading an 
NTC temperature sensor. The control uses this sensor to 
read and capture the temperature profile of surfaces 
with maximum temperatures up to 300°F (150°C). 
Applications of this feature include characterizing the 
water heater combustion chamber temperature during 
burner operation to indicate if the burner is operating 
properly.
The WV8860 is powered from a thermopile heated by the 
standing pilot flame. CS88 pilot assemblies are 
designed for use with this control.
The immersion well for sensing water temperature has 
matched NTC thermistor sensors. These sensors 
provide the fail-safe mechanism through which the 
WV8860 can provide both accurate water temperature 
control as well as water temperature limit (Temperature 
Cut-Out [TCO]) function.
SPECIFICATIONS
IMPORTANT
WV8860 controls provide direct replacement 
only.
Pressure Regulator: The outlet pressure regulator set-
ting is shown on the product label.
Inlet Pressure Range:
See appliance rating plate for inlet pressure range 
recommendation. 
1/2 PSI (14.0 in. w.c.) maximum inlet pressure 
allowed for proper operation.
Body Pattern: 90 degrees with 1/2 in. inlet and 1/2 in. 
inverted flare outlet.
Mounting: Mounting in upright position only.
Control Input:
Voltage Minimum: 350 mV dc, open circuit.
Voltage Maximum: 850 mV dc, open circuit.
Capacity: See Table 1.
Regulation Range:
Natural Gas:
   Minimum: 30,000 Btuh.
   Maximum: 85,000 Btuh.
Ambient Temperature Range: 32°F to 150°F 
(0°C to 66°C)
Operating Range: 0°F to 150°F (-18°C to 66°C)*
Storage Range: -20°F to 120°F (-29°C to 49°C)
*Valve will operate at 0°F (-18°C) but valve 
characteristics can not be guaranteed until ambient 
temperature reaches 32°F (0°C).
Humidity: 95% non-condensing at 104°F (40°C)
Approvals:
This device is certified by Canadian Standards 
Association (CSA) to the following standards:
ANSI Z21.20
ANSI Z21.23
ANSI Z21.78
ANSI Z21.87
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 199-M89
CAN1-6.6-M78
CSA 4.6
CSA 6.20
Accessory Parts:
Pilot Assembly CS88
Chamber Sensor 50056062-201