Mechanical Water Heater Time Switch

Mechanical Water Heater Time Switch by Intermatic This Mechanical Water Heater Time Switch provides reliable, basic control of electric water heaters for residential, institutional, industrial, commercial, military, and school applications. Designed for use by electrical distributors and lighting solutions providers, it supports 208-277 VAC input voltage and is suitable for wire and cable installations requiring a dependable mechanical time control device. The switch features an easy-to-set yellow dial and offers a minimum ON/OFF time of one hour, enabling energy management by shifting water heater operation to off-peak hours. Specifications Model Number: WH40 Brand: Intermatic Country of Origin: Mexico Application Compatibility: Electric Water Heater Minimum ON/OFF Time: 1 hour Maximum ON/OFF Operations: 12 Operation Mode: 24-hours Mechanism Type: Analog/Mechanical Manual Override: Yes Enclosure Type: Indoor type 1 metal Number of Trippers Included: 2 ON / 2 OFF Dimensions (H x W x D): 7.875 x 5.125 x 3.437 inches Wire Size Range: #14 AWG to #8 AWG Input Voltage Range: 208-277 VAC, 60 Hz Switch Type: DPST Resistive Load Rating: 40 A max, 10,000 W Clock Motor Voltage: 208/277 VAC, 60 Hz Maximum Operating Temperature: 130 °F Minimum Operating Temperature: -40 °F (-40 °C) Color: Gray Shipping Weight: 2.794 lbs Certifications: UL (cULus), CSA (cCSAus), UL File Number UL917 Features Two sets of ON/OFF trippers for up to 12 ON/12 OFF events Enables shifting electricity use to off-peak hours to reduce energy costs Convenient external manual override switch Easy-to-set yellow dial for simple programming Durable indoor metal enclosure suitable for electrical distributor inventory Downloads & Links Instruction Sheets Spec Sheet