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be permittedfor groundingif al! the following
conditions aremet:
1. Thelength in anyground return pathdoesnot
exceed 6 feet.
2. Thecircuitconductors c ontained thereinare
protected by overcurrent devices ratedat 20
amperes o r less.
3. Theconduit o r tubing is terminated i n fittings
approved forgrounding.
Forcomplete grounding details andallallowable
exceptions, referto thecurrent e ditionof the
National Electrical Code, N FPA 7 0.
4. Astandard 1/2" c onduit opening hasbeen made inthewater
heater junction b oxfortheconduit connection.
5. Usewirenuts andconnect thepower s upply wiring tothe
wires inside thewater h eater's u nction b ox.
6.Thewaterheater m ustbeelectrically 'grounded" bythe
installen A green ground s crew hasbeen provided o nthe
waterheater's j unction box.Connect ground wiretothis
location.
7. Replace thewiring junction c over u sing thescrew provided.
GREEN
GROUNDSCREW
InstallationChecklist
• Is the fuse
or circuit
breaker
size
correct
as shown
in the
chart
in the 'Product
Specifications"
section?
• Are the wires
from the circuit
breaker
or fuse service
to the
water
heater's
junction
box on the correct
wire size (gauge)
as shown
in the chart in the "Product
Specifications"
section?
• Is the
new
temperature-pressure
relief
valve
properly
installed,
and piped to an adequate
drain?
See "Temperature-
Pressure
Relief
Valve"
section.
• Do you need to call your electric company
to check your wiring?
Is the water
heater
completely
filled with water?
See "Filling
the Water Heater"
instructions
in the ' Installation
Instructions"
section.
Will a water
leak damage
anything?
See "Facts
to Consider
About
the Location"
section.
Are the cold and hot water lines connected
to the water
heater
correctly?
See "Water
Piping"
instructions
in the "Installation
Instructions"
section.
Is there
adequate
clearance
for
maintenance
around
the
water
heater?
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