V53De Manual 13
Connect Electricity
Do not rely on the gas or water piping to ground the
water heater. A screw is provided in the juncon box
for the grounding connecon.
The water heater requires 120 VAC, 60 Hz power from
a properly grounded circuit.
A disconnect switch must be provided and installed
for the incoming 120 VAC power. It should be a type
that is suitable for outdoor use. Check the Naonal
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian
Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, and your local codes for a
proper switch type to use in your area.
The wiring diagram is located on the Technical Sheet
aached to the inside of the front cover.
WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT
Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug with
this appliance.
The water heater must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances or, in the
absence of local codes, in accordance with the
Naonal Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70.
Checklist for Gas and Electricity
□ A manual gas control valve is placed in the gas
line to the water heater.
□ Check the gas lines and connecons for leaks.
□ Conrm that the gas inlet pressure is within
limits.
□ Conrm that the water heater is rated for the gas
type supplied.
□ Conrm that the electricity is supplied from 120
VAC, 60 Hz power source and is in a properly
grounded circuit.
□ An extension cord or an adapter plug has not
been used with the water heater.
Adjust for High Altude
On the Dip switches, set switches No. 2 and No. 3 to
the values shown in table below for your altude.
The default seng for the appliance is 0-2000
(0-610 m) with switches No. 2 and No. 3 in the OFF
posion.
When the Dip switch is adjusted, it is not necessary to
adjust the gas pressure seng for high altude.
Altude
Switch
No. 2
Switch
No. 3
0-2000 (0-610 m) OFF OFF
2001-5200 (610-1585 m) OFF ON
5201-7700 (1585-2347 m) ON OFF
7701-10200 (2347-3109 m) ON ON
Dip Switch
Locaon
Switch Funcons
SW1 No Funcon
SW2 High Alt.
SW3 High Alt.
SW4 Gas ON/OFF
From Disconnect
Inside the appliance
To PCB
Field
Applicaon
Factory
Connected