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General Requirements:
♦ When possible, locate the equipment disconnect means within arm’s reach of the heater’s electrical
enclosure or as close as possible to the heater. Always satisfy applicable codes and standards.
♦ All AquaCal heat pumps are designed for copper conductors, only.
♦ In sizing power wiring, be especially aware of up-sizing requirements necessary due to wiring distances.
Always satisfy applicable codes and standards.
♦ Multiple heaters installed at same site generally require special sequencing controls (AquaCal P.N.:
ASC-(+number of heaters)); if yours is a multi-heater installation, contact AquaCal Technical Support
(800-786-7751) for application assistance.
♦ Electrical installation should be by licensed electrician only.
Code-Specific Requirements:
♦ The electrical installation must conform to the most current version of the National Electrical Code,
NFPA No.70, and all applicable local and state codes.
♦ National Electrical Code, Article 680; Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations, shall apply.
♦ National Electrical Code, Article 440, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment, shall apply.
ELECTRICAL PORTION of DATA PLATE
Reference Equipment Data Plate:
♦ All Heat Wave and AeroTemp heat pumps have two (2) identical data plates affixed: one can be found
outside the unit, on right front side of fan top; the second data plate is located within the unit, on the
electrical enclosure cover. Refer to either equipment data plate for unit-specific electrical power supply
requirements. Based on data plate information; size wiring, wiring devices, and over-current protection
per applicable codes and standards.
♦ Refer to drawing below for data plate items specific to electrical installation requirements. On the actual
heater data plate, the areas depicted below (1-8) will contain the necessary information required in sizing
electrical service and over-current protection.
Electrical Requirements
WARNING!
Failure to heed the following may result in permanent injury
or death.
Installation made by unqualified persons can result in hazards to the installer and others. The information
contained in this Electrical Installation section is intended for use by qualified electrical installation
technicians, familiar with electrical service industry safety standards and methods. Electrical installation
to be performed by qualified individuals only.
Connecting External Controllers:
♦ See document entitled: “Connecting External Controllers to AquaCal Heat Pumps”. This document is
shipped inside heater, accompanying the electrical schematic. (For Call-Flex option, contact AquaCal
Technical Support. All other controllers, reference document, per above, shipped with heater.)