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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,
or in Canada, Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1.
NOTICE: Extension cable
can be any Type-T 18 AWG
wire similar to a thermostat
wire and need not be
polarity sensitive.
Do Not apply sealant to the
remote control cable.
It is not recommended to
have wiring exposed.
Remote Control Installation
Connecting the MAIN (UMC-117 ) remote
control to the water heater:
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Drill a 1” (2.5 cm) to 1-1/2” (3.8 cm) hole
at the proposed control location.
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Install the extension cable between the
location of the remote control and the
water heater.
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Remove the base plate from the control.
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Feed the remote control extension cable
through the central hole in the base plate.
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Fix the base plate to the wall using
suitable screws and wall anchors.
Ensure the projections on the base
plate are pointing upward.
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Connect the remote control cables to the
extension cable from the water heater.
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Place the remote control over the
base plate. Ensure the projections in
the base plate fit into the housings in
the remote control.
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Fix the control to the base plate at the
bottom of the remote control using the
screw provided.
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Proceed to “Connecting the remote
control to the water heater”, to complete
installation.
Connecting the remote control to the water
heater:
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Ensure that the power to the water heater
has been disconnected.
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Remove the front cover of the water heater.
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Insert the remote control extension cable
through the hole at the bottom right hand
corner of the water heater.
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Connect the wires to the terminals on
the top right hand side of the Printed
Circuit Board (PCB) as shown in
diagram to the left.
NOTICE: The remote control wire
connection terminals are not polarity
sensitive.
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Firmly tighten the terminal screws.
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Secure the remote control extension cable
using the appropriate clamp.
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Replace the front cover of the water heater.
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Switch on the power supply to the water
heater.
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Ensure proper operation of the remote
control and water heater.
Remote
Control
Projections
Suitable
Wall Anchors
Base Plate
Screws
Control
Screw
Extension
Cable
Wall
Penetration
Remote Control
Connection Terminals
PCB
Ground
Clamp
18 AWG
Extension
Cable
Gas Valve