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Application:

Taco's SmartPlus-e SmartPlug Instant Hot Water Control

designed to upgrade any hot water recirculation system. SmartPlug

replaces inefficient timers and aquastats typically used in recirculation

systems. It adds intelligence to your system by learning when hot

water is used in the home. The pipe-mounted sensor records daily

hot water usage patterns during the course of the week. Recorded

data is used to automatically run the 006e3 at the same times the

following week. So hot water is awlays available when it is needed. If

usage pattern changes, the SmartPlug adjusts automatically.

Benefits:

• Easy to Install: Upgrades the SmartPlus-e 006e3 circulator to

“Smart” operation.

• Comfort and Convenience: Hot water is available in seconds. No

rs or progratime mming required.

• Efficiency: “Smart” mode maximizes hot water

comfort and energy

savings.

• Reliability: The SmartPlug, when combined with the 006e3

circulator, provides whisper quiet operation and industry leading

electronics for proven performance and dependability.

SmartPlug Control Options/Features:

•

“Smart” Mode: When set to Smart mode, the SmartPlug will run

in Pulse mode as described below for the first 7 days of operation.

During the first 7 days, the SmartPlug monitors and records the

home's hot water usage pattern. For the following 7 days, the

SmartPlug will use the preceding week's usage pattern to cycle the

006e3 during the recorded hot water usage times. This process of

recording and repeating is continuous, and automatically adjusts

the 006e3 ON times to match the household's usage pattern.

• “Pulse” Mode: When set to Pulse mode, the SmartPlug will cycle

the 006e3 ON for 5 minutes, then OFF for 10 minutes to maintain

hot water at all faucets and taps. It will repeat the cycle con-

tinuously.

•

Vacation Mode: After 36 hours of no hot water usage, the

SmartPlug will automatically turn the 006e3 OFF, and will auto-

matically restart when hot water usage is detected.

•

Exercise Function: While in vacation mode, the SmartPlug will

cycle the 006e3 ON for 10 seconds every 7 days to prevent

corrosion or scale buildup

SmartPlus-e SmartPlug Installation:

1. The SmartPlus-e SmartPlug is designed for use with Taco’s

SmartPlus-e 006e3 ECM High Efficiency Circulator.

2. Using the black sensor strap provided, attach the SmartPlug

sensor to the HOT water supply pipe from the water heater. USE

EXTREME CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING THE TEMPERA-

TURE SENSOR ON THE HOT WATER SUPPLY PIPE AS PIPE

TEMPERATURE MAY BE EXTREMELY HOT. The sensor must

be strapped at least 18" away from the hot water source to

ensure proper sensor temperature readings. The "flat" side of the

sensor should be strapped directly to the hot water supply pipe

using the black sensor strap provided. If the supply pipe is insu-

lated it will be necessary to remove the insulation at the point

where the sensor is installed to ensure accurate sensor readings.

3. Install the SmartPlug temperature sensor. Connect the 2 wire

leads on the temperature sensor to the green sensor connector

terminal block by loosening the 2 set screws. Insert the 2 wire

leads from the temperature sensor into

the terminal slots on the terminal con-

nector and tighten the 2 set screws. Be

careful not to over tighten screws as

you may damage the terminal con-

nector. Once the temperature sensor

wires are securely fastened, insert the

terminal block into the SmartPlug

receptacle labeled "SENSOR". NOTE:

The SmartPlug sensor is provided with

a 10' lead wire. Some installations may

require a sensor lead wire in excess of

10'. If the sensor lead length needs to

be increased, standard "18 AWG"

gage wire and 2 wire nuts can be spliced into the temperature

sensor lead wires to extend the overall length.

4. Plug the SmartPlug into a properly grounded 120V wall outlet.

LED’s will illuminate and a 10 second diagnostic check will begin.

5. Plug the 006e3 circulator 120V line cord into the SmartPlug. The

blue LED will illuminate on the face of the 006e3.

NOTE: The 006e3 circulator is double insulated so does not need

to be grounded.

Setting the SmartPlus-e SmartPlug Operating Mode:

1. The SmartPlus-e SmartPlug has a MODE SELECT push button

on the bottom of the control that allows for 2 operating modes.

"Smart" or "Pulse" mode can be selected by pressing the MODE

SELECT button located on the lower right side of the control box.

To set the mode, make sure the SmartPlug is plugged into a

properly grounded 120V outlet. A yellow LED labeled "MODE"

on the face of the SmartPlug identifies the mode selected.

“Smart” Mode:

Solid Yellow LED

“Pulse” Mode: Blinking Yellow LED

Press and release the MODE SELECT button once to change

the mode.

2. The SmartPlug is also provided with a red "SENSOR" LED. If the

sensor is properly installed the “SENSOR” LED will not illumi-

nate. If the red LED is flashing, refer to the troubleshooting sec-

tion below.

3. Installation and mode selection are complete.

4. To ensure the SmartPlug is providing hot water properly, open a

hot water tap at the fixture furthest away from the hot water tank.

Use CAUTION as the water may be extremely hot.

Installing the SmartPlus-e SmartPlug Instant Hot Water Control®

WARNING: For indoor use only.

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Insert the 2 wire

Be careful not

WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. This product is supplied

with a grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment

plug. To reduce the risk of shock, be certain that it is

connected only to a properly grounded grounding-type

receptacle.

WARNING: All local plumbing and electrical codes should be

followed when installing this product.

FCC STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-

ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-

sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,

the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

follow-ing measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase

the separation between

the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or

an experienced radio/TV technician for help.