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277 volt Zwave
24 volt zwave
480 volt zwave
FS20Z z-wave module
Incoming power 120 volt AC
Control 24-120-240-277 volt AC up to 20 amps
Use module to control contactor or relay for most reliable result
Do not over-amp the device or non-resettable internal fuse will trip
277 volt Z-wave switch
24 volt Z-wave switch
Some versions have yellow wire for AS101 auxiliary 3-way switch/

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FS20Z zwave module
Resource: manual
3-phase z-wave
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Use 30 amp fuse
Control 3-phase 277V-480V with WZ4004

Connect white neutral to terminal 1
Connect first Hot leg to terminal 2 ... use 30 amp line fuse
Add jumper wire from terminal 2 to terminal 3
Connect other Hot leg to terminal 5 ... use 30 amp line fuse

Connect wires going to 3-pole contactor to terminals 4 and 6
Contactor has 480Volt coil

Or choose contactor with 277V coil.
Difference: Only 277V enters CA3750 and connects to terminals A and B as illustrated. No hot wire connects to terminal 3, contactor wires connect to terminals 1 and 4
Resources:
Read about 3-phase electric
How to wire 3-phase timers
Resources for 3-pole contactors
Packard contactor
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2-pole 40 amp contactor
With removable dust cover on top.
Select correct voltage needed to control coil.
Water heaters typically use 240 volt coil, HVAC replacement is 24 volt coil. Typical 2-pole contactors are rated with 24, 120, 208-240 volt coils. Three pole contactors for 3-phase are available in more coil voltages not found in residential applications such as 277, 480 etc. Using the wrong coil voltage will cause problems. Selecting a contactor rated for more amps is better, so using 240 volt 40 amp contactor for 240 volt 30 amp water heater is fine.

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50 amp contactor
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Resource:
Fasco info sheet
3-pole contactors
45EG20AF in box
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Contactor safety
All wire connections must be inside enclosure with cover.

2-pole 40 amp contactor in 6x6x4 enclosure

Using #8-32 x 3/4" bolts
Install contactor at angle leaves room for wire

This is DPST contactor
Double pole, single throw.
So the contactor is double pole, or 2-pole. It can turn off 2 wires.
And single-throw because both poles are on-off at same time.
So you can switch both wires in 240 volt circuit.

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6x6x4 pull box
6x6 enclosures

Resources:

How to wire contactor for water heater
Types of enclosures
Compare types of enclosures
Use only 600 volt wire.
Lamp cord, extension cords are not rated 600 volt.
Use copper wire only. Aluminum wire is fire risk and should be avoided or installed by professional.

30 amp breaker use 10 gauge /


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10-2 gauge/ 30 amp
10-3/ 30 amp
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Yellow 12 gauge 20 amp


Yellow/ #12 gauge wire for 20 amp
with ground
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12-2 gauge/ 20 amp
12-3/ 20 amp

NMB is house wiring
UF is underground
Rolls of stranded wire
White 14 gauge 15 amp


White/ #14 gauge wire for 15 amp
with ground
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14-2 gauge/ 15 amp
14-3/ 15 amp

NMB is house wiring
UF is underground
armored cable
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Armored cable
Southwire armored cable cutter
Southwire armored cable cutter
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Rolls of stranded wire

Stranded wire
stranded wire
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Rolls of stranded wire
50-60 amp breaker use 6 gauge /
6-2 wire
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6-2 wire
Southwire electric tools
NMB is house wiring
UF is underground
40-50 amp breaker use 8 gauge /
6-2 wire
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8-2 wire
Southwire electric tools
NMB is house wiring
UF is underground
    
Copper ground wire
Use same size as other wire in circuit

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12 gauge copper ground wire
Ground wire
Green ground wire
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When removing insulation from wire, do NOT score or put cuts on surface of copper wire. Doing so increases resistances on wire and creates weak point.
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