The AQUA SMART™ system was developed to allow the homeowner to
reduce electrical power consumption and conserve energy when the
homeowner is away from the home for short or extended periods of time.
With the AQUA SMART™ system, the user can control the temperatures of the hot
water, without having to go to the water heater, remove the water heater’s access
panels, and manually adjust the water heaters “on-board” thermostats.
CONSUMER INFORMATION: The AQUA SMART™ system should be installed in
accordance with the local electrical codes. In the absence of such codes, then follow the
National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70.
The AQUA SMART™ system includes a 30 amp, BY-PASS breaker allowing the user to
override the system. (See page 16).
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
CONSUMER RESPONSIBILITIES: This manual has been prepared to guide you
through the proper installation, operation and maintenance of the AQUA SMART™
system.
We urge you to read all the instructions relating to the installation and operation of this
energy saving device. It is imperative that the user become proactive with the
programming and activation of the energy-saving MODES to maximize the energy
savings.
AQUA SMART, INC. and its manufacturing entities will not be liable for any
damages caused by the improper installation and operation of this device.
UNDERSTANDING THE ADVANTAGES OF SETTING THE MODES OF OPERATION
OF THE AQUA SMART™ “WIRELESS” SYSTEM WILL SAVE ENERGY COSTS
THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE WATER HEATER.
4.
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3-WIRE – 208-240 VOLT WIRING: The use of 208-240 volt wiring for residential
homes is necessary for powering larger appliances such as water heaters, furnaces and
air conditioners. 208-240 volt wiring for a hot water heater relies on two separate "hot
wires", each carrying 110-120 volts of current and a "ground wire" which may be a bare
copper wire or an insulated wire, green in color. The 2 "hot wires" complete the 208-240
volt circuit, one being positively charged, the other being negatively charged. Each wire
delivers electricity to the hot water heater by alternating polarities and doubling the
current to the water heater. The wiring to the water heater must be connected to a
breaker, rated at a maximum of 30 amps, or meet the ampere requirements for the water
heater that the AQUA SMART™ is to be installed on. The bare copper or green ground
wire is attached to a grounding screw at the junction box on the water heater.
The AQUA SMART system is designed to be installed on electric,
hot water heaters with current ratings up to 30 amps or less with
wattage ratings from 3000 watts to 6000 watts.
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WATER HEATER INSTALLATION VIDEOS: While the AQUA SMART™ system is
designed to be retrofitted to existing electric hot water heaters, it can also be installed
on new water heaters that do not have factory-installed, energy saver features included.
A review of a water heater installation video can be found on the web at:
www.hotwater101.com which is very instructive. You may also want to visit website
www.waterheatertimer.com for other technical data for installing and maintaining
electric hot water heaters.
We strongly recommend that you visit the AQUA SMART™ website at:
www.aquaenergysaver.com to view an installation/ instruction video for
installing the AQUA SMART™ system.
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Electric Drill with 1/8” bit
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¼” nut driver/adjustable wrench
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Wire Cutters
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Straight blade screwdriver
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Philips head screwdriver
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Punch or Nail
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Circuit tester or voltmeter
5.
IMPORTANT: If you lack the necessary skills or
understanding of the wiring of a 208-240V electric hot water
heater, or you have difficulty or hesitation following these
instructions, you should not proceed with this installation
and should contact a qualified electrician or plumber to
perform the installation of the AQUA SMART™ system.
The AQUA SMART™ system is designed to be installed on
electric hot water heaters with current ratings up to 30 amps.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When installing the AQUA SMART™ system, we strongly
recommend you closely follow the instructions in this manual.
TOOLS REQUIRED
