AQUA SMART 91510 TX User Manual
RECEIVER
WIRELESS
TRANSMITTER
A
n electronic version
of the AQUA SMART owner’s manual
,
INSTALLER NOTES: The AQUA SMART™ installation is
primarily an electrical
An electronic version of the AQUA SMART owner’s manual,
Translated inFRENCH, can be found on our website under OWNERS MANUAL.
www.aquaenergysaver.com
Une version électronique de l'AQUA SMART Manuel du propriétaire,
traduit en français, peut être trouvé sur notre site web :
www.aquaenergysaver.com
AQUA SMART, INC.
2425 NW 69th STREET
VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON 98665
WEB SITE: www.aquaenergysaver.com
© 2012 AQUA SMART, INC.
Rev. 3-20-12 Printed in Taiwan
40.
A WIRELESS, REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR
RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRIC HOT WATER HEATERS
Installation & Operating Manual
The AQUA SMART™ system consists of a wireless TRANSMITTER and a RECEIVER that
mounts on top of a residential, electric, hot water heater. Wiring of the AQUA SMART™ Receiver
is integrated into the standard wiring/electrical connections on a hot water heater.
translated in FRENCH, can be found on our website under OWNERS MANUAL.
www.aquaenergysaver.com
Une version électronique de l'AQUA SMART Manuel du propriétaire, traduit en
français, peut être trouvé sur notre site web : www.aquaenergysaver.com
installation which may be made by an individual, an electrician or a plumber
licensed or trained in electrical installations.
1.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
INTRODUCTION
· Energy Consumption Studies on Electric Hot Water Heaters 3
· Brief description of AQUA SMART™ System 3
· Consumer Information/Responsibilities 4
· Technical Information 5
· Tools Required. 5
SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
· Introduction to the AQUA SMART™ system 7
· Water Temperature Reading for Balancing Procedure 6
· Shutting OFF Power/Circuit Testing/Removing wires 7-8
SECTION 2 - INSTALLING THE RECEIVER
· Installing the Receiver 8
· Hardware Package & Receiver Components/Details 8-9
· Mounting Receiver Base to Hot Water Heater. Ground Wire Attachment 10-11
· Reattachment of Power Lines 11
· Wiring Diagrams 12-13
· Installing Thermal Sensor 14-15
· By-Pass Switch 16
SECTION 3 - RESTORE POWER TO HOT WATER HEATER 17
SECTION 4 - TRANSMITTER ACTIVATION
· Install batteries in Transmitter 17
· LEARN Process – Teaching Security Code to Receiver 18
· Testing Operating Modes 18-19
· Transmitter –LCD Display Screen 20-21
· Initial Set-Up of Transmitter 22-23
· Balancing Sensor Temperature 23-24
· Setting Water Heater Wattage Rating 24-25
· FACTORY Program- USER- Programming of Transmitter 26-28
· PROGRAM Review/Cancellation/Override Features 29
SECTION 5 - OPERATING THE AQUA SMART™SYSTEM
· Operating Features of the AQUA SMART™ System 30-33
· Mounting the Transmitter 33
· Operating MODE Discussion 34-35
· Matrix/Protocol Charts for Programming Temperatures 36-37
· Water Temperature Adjustment Recommendation Chart 37
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 38
SPECIFICATIONS & WARRANTY INFORMATION 39
2.
A CONVERSATION REGARDING
THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF
ELECTRIC HOT WATER HEATERS
Water heating is the second largest use of energy in homes
accounting for 17% to 29% of residential energy consumption
Two separate studies published by the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY¹, in
September 2009 & 2010, supports a major need for homeowners and businesses to
address the high energy use, as well as the efficiency, of hot water heating whether
using electric, natural or propane gas models.
The AQUA SMART™ system was developed as a RETROFIT SYSTEM for previously
installed electric hot water heaters or newly installed electric hot water heaters that do
not include factory-installed, energy saving features. The AQUA SMART™ system can
save 20% and more of the energy usage of an electric hot water heater, however, these
savings depend on the user’s proactive operation of the system. No savings will be
realized unless the user activates the available MODES or PROGRAMS on the system’s
Transmitter and monitors the hot water heaters electrical usage.
The AQUA SMART™ Receiver’s wiring is integrated into the incoming power supply to
the electric hot water heater and mounts on top of the water heater and operates on
208-240VAC. Once installed, the user should not have to monitor the Receiver
component.
The operation of the AQUA SMART™ system is controlled by the Remote Transmitter
which features 4 operating MODES and operates, “wirelessly”, from up to 100 feet from
the Receiver.
· The ON mode is activated when the user wants to operate the hot water heater
by-passing the other operating MODES in the AQUA SMART™ system.
· In the AWAY mode, user can “set-back” the water heater temperature to
operate between 75°F and 85°F when plans call for being away for 2 - 7 days.
· User can also enter the VACATION mode which operates the water heater
between 40°F and 50°F when the user plans to be away from the home for
longer periods of time.
· In the PROGRAM mode, the user can enter daily time/temperature settings to
fit user’s lifestyle or defer to the settings in the factory-set program.
Following the INSTALLATION instructions for mounting of the AQUA SMART™ system
on the hot water heater and understanding, the AQUA SMART™ OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS, will provide for the maximum in ENERGY SAVINGS.
¹
Energy Star Water Heater Profiles- September 2009 & 2010.
3.
.
The AQUA SMART™ system is designed to be installed on
CONSUMER INFORMATION
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When installing the AQUA SMART™ system, we strongly
TOOLS REQUIRED
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).
electric hot water heaters with current ratings up to 30 amps.
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.
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.
· 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.
· 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.
recommend you closely follow the instructions in this manual.
5.
· Electric Drill with 1/8” bit
· ¼” nut driver/adjustable wrench
· Wire Cutters
· Straight blade screwdriver
· Philips head screwdriver
· Punch or Nail
· Circuit tester or voltmeter
SECTION 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FIRST
-
SHUT OFF POWER TO HOT WATER HEATER
SECOND
-
EXPOSE &
TEST WIRES IN JUNCTION BOX
IMPORTANT
: If you lack the necessary skills or unde
rstanding of the wiring of
the AQUA SMART™ system.
The AQUA SMART™ system is an energy saving device that retrofits on any 208-240
volt electric hot water heater. The system consists of the Receiver which mounts on top
of the electric hot water heater. The Receiver is wired into the water heater’s junction box
on top of the water heater. The Receiver includes 2-way signaling software that allows
the Receiver and Transmitter to communicate with each other, confirming signals have
been received by each other, as illustrated by an ICON on the transmitter’s LCD.
The AQUA SMART™ system includes a Wireless, Remote Control Transmitter that
signals the Receiver to operate in one of FOUR modes: ON, AWAY, VACATION or
PROGRAM. The system operates on one of 1,048,576, unique security codes that are
programmed into the transmitter at the factory. The Transmitter’s security code must be
matched to the Receiver upon INITIAL SET-UP. The operating distance of the AQUA
SMART™ system can be up to100 feet depending on any obstructions and/ or electrical
or metallic interference between the Receiver and Transmitter. A test to verify the
communication/operating distance is discussed in a later section. See pages (18-19).
WATER TEMPERATURE
STOP STOP
PROCEDURE
The “BALANCING” programming is EXTREMELY important to the proper
set up of the transmitter and operation of the AQUA SMART™ system. We
recommend you proceed with the above step NOW so that the HOT water
pipe will cool down before the “BALANCING” number is entered into the
Transmitter. (See pages 23-24 for the BALANCING procedure).
Draw a small glass of HOT water from a faucet that the water heater
supplies and drop the thermometer strip into the water. Write down the midtemperature reading from the strip. Save for later use when performing the
“BALANCING” procedure on the Transmitter. (See Set-Up pages 23-24).
READING FOR “BALANCING”
In the TRANSMITTER package, you will find
a small thermometer strip you will use later
in the “BALANCING” programming
procedure. (See pages 23-24 for a detailed
explanation of this procedure).
6.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – (continued)
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
A. Shut off the electrical power
to the hot water heater at
the breaker panel, fuse box
or power switch near the
water heater.
Verify that the power has been disconnected, with a voltmeter
or circuit tester, testing other incoming “HOT” wires.
7.
B. Remove the junction box cover(s) on
top of the water heater. Use ¼” nut
driver, screwdriver or wrench to
remove screws.
C. Check that power has been
disconnected with a circuit tester
or volt meter.
THIRD
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DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY WIRES FROM JUNCTION BOX COVER
1
2
3
RECEIVER
3
1
4
.
D. Disconnect the incoming power supply
lines, cable, conduit and connector
leading to the junction box on top of
the water heater.
E. There should be 2ea. –powering wires,
plus a ground coming from the power
supply. There should be 2 wires coming
out of the WATER HEATER’s junction
box
Remove the 4 screws holding the receiver cover to the base and remove cover from the
base. The receiver contains a plastic bag holding the components pictured below.
(See pg. 9)
HARDWARE PACKAGE
4
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER
SECTION 2
5 2 3 1
1. 1 ea. - Ground wire & Long Sheet Metal Screw (SMS) to ground water heater.
2. 4 ea. - Long Sheet Metal Screws (SMS) to mount Receiver base to top of water heater.
3. 4 ea. - Wire nuts to attach wires inside Receiver to Incoming Power & Water Heater wires.
4. 1 ea. - Pipe clamp to affix THERMAL SENSOR to HOT water pipe. (Packed with Receiver)
5. 2 ea. - plastic cable ties to affix insulating foam to HOT water pipe.
8.
1. 4 Mounting screws attach RECEIVER COVER to RECEIVER BASE.
2. LEARN button to accept Transmitter’s security code upon initial set-up.
3. Illuminating LEDs indicating the 4 MODES of operation.
4.
2
RECEIVER - TOP COVER
RECEIVER - MOUNTING BASE
Mount BASE to top of water heater with the 4 SMS provided
in the hardware package. (See mounting holes #4).
9.
4
BASE
Using the same incoming
AT THIS TIME, THE
RECEIVER
BASE SHOULD BE SECURELY
MOUNTING RECEIVER BASE TO TOP OF HOTWATER
HEATER
1. Position the Receiver BASE over
the junction box opening on top of
the water heater. Mark the position
of the 4 mounting holes (on the
BASE) to top of the water heater
with a punch or nail.
NOTE: Pull water heater wires
thru the bottom opening on the
BASE of Receiver.
IMPORTANT: Be sure BASE completely covers junction box opening on top of water
heater. If necessary, replace one of the junction box cover plates to close any gap or
opening between the water heater junction box and the area around the Receiver BASE.
2. Drill 4 ea. - 1/8” holes through
the top metal jacket on water heater.
Only drill through the thin metal
jacket.
3.
Drill a 1/8” hole through the
bottom of the junction box to attach
the GREEN GROUND wire.
4. Attach the short, GREEN,
GROUND wire, from the hardware
package, with one of the SMS from
the hardware package to the
bottom of the junction box.
IMPORTANT: WATER HEATER MUST BE GROUNDED.
10.
ATTACHED TO THE TOP OF THE WATER HEATER AND THE
INCOMING WIRES / WIRE CONNECTOR SHOULD BE FIRMLY
10.
5. Position the Receiver
over the wires coming from the
water heaters junction box and
attach the Receiver BASE to the
top of the water heater with 4 of
the SMS supplied in the
hardware package.
6.
power supply wires and
connector, removed in Step D.
SECTION 1, attach the wires/
connector thru the back of the
Receiver BASE in the opening
and reattach connector/nut to the
back of the Receiver BASE.
Most installations use the ½”
opening ¾” template is provided,
if a larger connector was used.
7. Attach the incoming ground
wire, from the power supply, to
the newly installed ground wire,
in Step #4, with one of the wire
nuts from the hardware package.
NOTE: Be sure to attach the
incoming ground wire that was
previously installed on the water
heater’s junction box with the
ground wire installed in Step #4.
IMPORTANT: WATER HEATER MUST BE GROUNDED.
11.
AT THIS POINT, BEGIN A
TTACHING THE WIRES FROM THE
EACH OF THE WIRES FROM THE RECEIVER
ARE LABELED TO ASSIST
HEATER
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
RECEIVER TO THE INCOMING POWER SUPPLY WIRES
AND TO THE HOT WATER HEATER WIRES.
MAKING PROPER CONNECTIONS TO THE OF INCOMING POWER,
GROUND WIRES AND TO THE 2 WIRES COMING FROM THE HOT WATER
WIRING CONNECTIONS ILLUSTRATED
12.
IT IS CRITICAL TO FOLLOW THESE WIRING CONNECTIONS
FOR RELIABLE OPERATION OF THE AQUA SMART™ SYSTEM
WIRING DIAGRAM
13.
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