IBC INTERGAS SFT 199 - 1.9 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS; 1.9.1 120 VAC Line Voltage Hook-up; 1.9.2 Power Quality and Electrical Protection

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INSTALLATION
SFT 199 TANKLESS WATER HEATER
1.9 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Electrical wiring to the unit (including grounding) must conform to local electrical
codes and/or National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA No. 70 – latest edition, or The
Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1 - Part 1.
If using an external electrical source, the unit, when installed, must be electrically
bonded to ground in accordance with the requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction or, in the absence of such requirements, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and/or the Canadian Electrical Code Part I, CSA C22.1,
Electrical Code.
1.9.1 120VAC Line Voltage Hook-up
(Refer to Section 6.2.Wiring Diagram on page 6-5). Connect the unit to the grid
power, using the supplied appliance plug in a separate, fused circuit and on/off
switch within sight of the unit.
1.9.2 Power Quality and Electrical Protection
In areas of unreliable power, appropriate surge protectors and/or power
conditioning equipment should be installed to protect the unit.
Removing the Cover
To remove the cover, unscrew the two 5mm hex bolts on the undersides of the
front corners. Lift the cover up  rmly.
NOTE
- The IBC unit (like any modern
appliance that contains
electronic equipment), must
have a “clean” power supply,
and can be disabled by power
surges and spikes, lightning
strikes and other forms of
severe electrical “noise”.
Power conditioning equipment
(surge protectors, APC or UPS
devices) may be required in
areas where power quality is
suspect.
WARNING
Do not apply power to any
connection point on the
controllers terminal strips.
A hazardous situation could
occur resulting in possible
serious injury or death.
Figure 24: Pullling out the tray