GulfWave2: Installation

What do you get with the purchase of a unit? The system is supplied with a sub panel, complete with its breakers and water heater flexible hoses with compression fittings for ease of installation.
 
As with all electrical appliances, under no circumstances should you attempt to install, repair or disassemble the tankless water heater without first shutting off all power to the unit directly at the fuse or breaker box.
Installation of this product is restricted to indoor locations only by licensed plumbing and electrical contractors.

TURN OFF ALL POWER to the water heater directly at the fuse or breaker box.

PLUMBING CONNECTIONS: BEFORE connecting the water heater lines to the water heater, it is extremely important to FLUSH the lines to eliminate all plumbing paste or electrical residues or any other type of residue in the lines.
This water heater is supplied with water heater hoses. Bring the HOT WATER and COLD WATER lines to the water heater hoses and attach the lines to the proper fittings.
Connect the COLD water line to the water heater hose inlet marked “COLD WATER IN” (right hand pipe).

Connect the HOT water line to the water heater hose outlet marked “HOT WATER OUT” (left hand pipe).

After tightening hoses, open the hot water faucet and allow the water to run through the water heater for a least TWO MINUTES. This process clears all the air from the lines and MUST be performed prior to turning on the power to the unit.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS STEP WILL CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE UNIT AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY

A pressure relief valve is not required for this water heater. You can, however, install one as an added safety feature if your city or state codes require it.

Electrical Connections

All models require high temperature wire and specific size breakers as follows:

Wire size may vary depending on local electrical standards. For best results, use solid copper wire. The electrical specifications are based on 208-240 volts, single phase. This unit may not be installed on three phase electrical systems. All units are supplied with power leads, service disconnect box and breakers.
DOUBLE CHECK the electrical connections to make sure all leads and ground have been properly attached to the terminals of the service disconnect box.

Finally, turn power to the heater on at the fuse or breaker box and enjoy an endless supple of hot water, plus space and energy savings for years to come. CAUTION – Do not touch any part of the interior of the unit with any object once the power is turned on to the unit. A short will incapacitate the unit.

The Digital Control can be set to customize the water temperature to the user’s preference. We suggest for economy any safety reasons that the unit be adjusted to allow the person who takes the hottest showers in the home to be comfortable with the mixer valve at the highest heat setting. This eliminates the need to mix cold water with hot water, thereby reducing energy costs. It also eliminates scalding injuries. Once adjusted the water temperature maintains the same adjustment.

DOE Recommends 110 degrees for everyday hot water usage.

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