Specifications

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical
Remote Control Selection
and Location
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, in the U.S., or Canadian Electrical Code,
CSA C22.1, Part 1, in Canada.
NOTICES:
• The provided remote control will allow maximum
temperature settings of 120°F (49°C). Temperatures
up to 140°F (60°C) for residential applications and
up to 185°F (85°C) for commercial applications*
can be achieved with the MAIN (UMC-117) remote
control. Only qualified service personnel should
perform this adjustment.
• An optional cable (EZ Link
Cable
TM
) can be purchased
separately to manifold two
water heaters together.
• Do not attempt to disassemble
a remote control. All controls are
sealed and calibrated for accurate
water heater control and operation.
One remote control is provided with the water
heater. Additional remote controls may be
purchased separately. The available remote
controls are listed in the following chart. Up to
three remote controls can be used with the water
heater. No other manufacturer’s controls are
suitable for use with this water heater.
Review the following considerations before
determining the location of the remote
control(s):
• Do not install any remote control
outdoors or where it can come in
contact with water.
•
Avoid installing the remote control in
the following areas and/or conditions:
– area exposed to heat.
– area exposed to steam.
– area exposed to oil.
– area exposed to direct sunlight.
– areas near stored or used
flammable products.
• Place remote control out of children’s reach.
• The remote control should be installed in a
convenient location (e.g., kitchen, laundry room,
utility room, or directly next to the water heater).
• The maximum distance between the water
heater and the remote control installation
location is limited to 195 ft. (59 m) of wire.
Remote Control
Model Number
Remote Control
Description
Temperature
Set Point Range Availability
UMC-117 MAIN
100°F–120°F (38°C–49°C) Factory Default
85°F (29°C)
125°F–140°F (52°C–60°C)
Qualied Technician
Adjustment for Residential Products
85°F (29°C)
125°F–185°F (52°C–85°C)
Qualied Technician
Adjustment for Commercial Products*
USC1-117
BATH 1
100°F–120°F (38°C–49°C) Optional (Sold Separately)
85°F (29°C) Qualied Technician Adjustment
USC2-117 BATH 2
100°F–120°F (38°C–49°C) Optional (Sold Separately)
85°F (29°C) Qualied Technician Adjustment
MIC-6 or MIC-185**
Manifold System
Manifold System Optional (Sold Separately)
*A commercial conversion kit can be purchased to achieve temperatures up to 185°F (85°C).
**When a manifold system is installed, the main remote control connected to the manifold controller
(MIC-6 or MIC-185) has priority over the remote controls connected to the water heater.
Electrical Wiring (cont.)