Step 1: Mount the control unit and smart module to the wall
A. Find the shut-off valve for your hot water heater
Hot water
heater
Shut-off
valve
B. Find the best place to mount the control unit and smart module
Shut-off valve
Smart module
Control
unit
Power
outlet
Floor
The shut-off valve for your hot water heater is on the cold water pipe going into
the water heater. The location of this pipe varies, but it's usually near the top of the
water heater.
The control unit needs to be close enough to the shut-off valve and floor for the
sensor wires (6ft) and control lead wire (5ft) to reach.
The smart module should be between the control unit and the shut-off valve. It
also needs to be close to a power outlet.
IMPORTANT:
The smart module needs a strong signal from your WiFi router to work properly.
Test the strength of your WiFi network's signal where you plan to mount the smart module—make
sure your phone is on the WiFi network you want to use, then look at the WiFi signal meter on your
phone's screen. Make sure you're getting at least 50% signal strength where you plan to install. If not,
try moving your WiFi router closer (or installing a WiFi signal booster close to the installation).
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