White Rodgers 754-1, 755-1, 756-1 User Manual

754-1, 755-1, 756-1

Electric Water Heater Control

WHITE-RODGERS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Operator: Save these instructions for future use!

FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS CONTROL COULD CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

DESCRIPTION

This control is designed to meet the high electrical capac­ity requirements of electric water heaters.

The temperature control is a normally closed switch
which opens on a rise in temperature. The SPST version
(755-1) will control one heating element. The SPDT
version (756-1) will control two heating elements when
used with W-R type 755-1. (See wiring diagrams.)

THIS CONTROL MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALI­FIED INSTALLER.

All wiring must conform to local and national electrical
codes and ordinances.

This control is a precision instrument, and should be
handled carefully. Rough handling or distorting compo­nents could cause the control to malfunction.

This control has been accurately calibrated at the factory.
Any attempt to re-calibrate this control will void the White­Rodgers warranty.

WARNING

!

Do not use on circuits exceeding specified volt­ages. Higher voltages will damage control and
could cause shock or fire hazard.

If in doubt about whether your wiring is millivolt,
low or line voltage, have it inspected by a quali­fied heating and air conditioning contractor or a
licensed electrician.

The limit control (754-1) is a normally closed DPST switch
which opens on a rise in temperature to limit the maximum
allowable temperature. It has manual reset.

Both switches are calibrated to meet the requirements for
typical residential type storage tank water heaters.

PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

!

To prevent electrical shock and/or equipment
damage, disconnect electric power to system at
main fuse or circuit breaker box until installation
is complete.

Label all wires prior to disconnection when ser­vicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper
and dangerous operation.

Following installation or replacement, follow
appliance manufacturers’ recommended instal­lation/service instructions to insure proper op­eration.

WHITE-RODGERS DIVISION

EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
9797 REAVIS ROAD
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63123-5398

Printed in U.S.A.

PART NO. 37-5787A

9722

SPECIFICATIONS

AC ELECTRICAL RATINGS:

UL and CSA recognized for resistive loads.

Temperature Ratings:

Temperature control - Variable 90° to 150°F (32° to

66°C)

 Temp Control Voltage Limit Control

 30 Amps 120-250 VAC 40 Amps
 25 Amps 277 VAC 40 Amps
 12.5 Amps 480 VAC 25 Amps

Limit control - Fixed 170°F (77°C) with manual reset

INSTALLATION

Wiring

All wiring must conform to local and national electrical codes and ordinances.

Connect in accordance with wiring diagrams provided by the equipment manufacturer. If none are provided,
the following represents a typical installation.

Two-Element

Non-Simultaneous Operation

L1

1
2

Field

Installed

Jumper

Upper Heating

1
2

Element

Field

Installed

Jumper

L1

1
2

1
2

Heating Element

3
4

754-1

755-1

N

L1

L2

Field

Installed

Jumper

1
2

1
2

3
4

754-1

755-1

L2

3
4

754-1

4

756-1

120 VAC Single Element
Circuit for Full Power

Heating Element

Disconnect

240 VAC SIngle Element Circuit
for Full Power Disconnect
Through Both Power Conductors

SETTING THE DIAL

Adjust temperature setting by inserting a screwdriver into
open slot and turning pointer to desired temperature on
dial.

Adjustment Slot

150°F

66°C

125°F/52°C



1
2

755-1

Heating Element

Lower

240 VAC Double Element
Limited Demand Circuit for
Full Power Disconnect
Through Both Power Con­ductors

90°F

32°C