PowerX Water Heater Installation Guide

PowerX Water Heater

What’s included

Download the PowerX App & connect Hub

Plug in the PowerX Hub

Connect the PowerX Hub to the wall adapter and cable, and plug it in an electrical outlet. The Hub’s LED light will start to blink. Download the PowerX App

Download and open the PowerX App from your device’s app store and follow the on-screen instructions.

Scan Hub’s QR code
Scan your PowerX Hub’s QR code, or type in the Hub’s ID manually. You can find the Hub’s ID on the bottom of the unit.

Connect to Wifi and add PowerX Water Heater

Connect to Wifi
Choose your local Wifi network, select “Connect”, and enter your Wifi credentials.
Your device is successfully connected if you see the message “Successfully added Hub” in the mobile app, and the blinking blue light on the device changes to remain ON steadily.

Add PowerX Water Heater
In the PowerX App select “Add device”.
Then scan the QR code on the bottom of the PowerX Water Heater sensor or type in the sensor’s ID manually.

Mount PowerX Water Heater

Install PowerX Mount
Use the provided zip ties to carefully secure the PowerX Mount to the cold water pipe on your water heater.

Insert PowerX Water Heater
Insert the PowerX Water Heater unit into the PowerX Mount.

Attach sensors

Insert or attach
If your water heater is tankless, place the black temperature sensor as close as possible to the air exhaust so it touches the hottest part of the air exhaust.
Tip: PowerX measures the temperature of the hot air for efficiency reasons. Do not place PowerX temperature sensors into or close to fire.

If your water heater has a tank or a heating chamber, place the black temperature sensor as close as possible to the hot tank to measure the water temperature inside the tank.
Tip: Many tank water heaters have an inlet for temperature measurement that allows the black water heater cable to touch inner water tank once pushed in gently.

Secure hot/cold temperature sensors

Secure the blue temperature sensor to the cold water pipe using a zip tie. Likewise, secure the red temperature sensor to the hot water pipe.
NOTE: Use caution when working near the hot water pipe.

Connect PowerX Water Heater to power

Ensure PowerX Water Heater is powered with 4AA batteries or plugged with the provided Micro USB connector accord-ing to your selection.

Confirm connection

All done!
PowerX App will notify you of successful connection. Your PowerX Water Heater is ready to use.

Add water leak detection cable (optional)

If your kit includes the water leak detection cable, attach it to the PowerX Water Heater unit and place the blue section in a location where any potential leak points exist.
If your water heater has a drain pan, make sure the water leak detection cable touches the bottom of the drain pan by at least 1-2 inches.

Connectors

PowerX Water Heater

PowerX Hub

Product specifications

Note: This device requires that the water heater has an electronic gas valve. It is not compatible with water heaters with mechanical-style gas valves.

Disclaimer

PowerX Water Heater falls under the definition of permitted power monitoring equipment given that:

• (i) it’s identified as a field-installable accessory, and
• (ii) the total area of conductors and equipment at any cross-section of the wiring space does not exceed 75 percent of the cross-sectional area of that space, as per section 312.8(B) of the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) regarding Power Monitoring Equipment.

FCC

The PowerX Smart Suite contains FCC ID:

• 15.247:2015
• 15.109:2015
• 15.107:2015

This device has been tested and found compliant with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by PowerX void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

To view patents, get answers to questions or see the latest versions of our user manual please visit help.powerx.co

PowerX is most effective as a Suite, including Water, Electricity and Water Heating measurement. We strongly recommend installing the full Suite for highest efficiency and optimization.

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References

• PowerX Family - PowerX Family is open to all PowerX users to discuss about saving money, reducing their carbon footprint, share technical ideas and get creative about new product ideas.
• PowerX Help Center
• Home Energy Monitoring - Smart Home Solutions - PowerX Technology
• Home Energy Monitoring - Smart Home Solutions - PowerX Technology

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