These direct wire time switch provides automatic control for electric water heaters. They can be programmed for repeat daily scheduling, 5-day working week scheduling, weekend scheduling or any individual day scheduling. The time switch can be set to operate for up to 6 on/off operations daily for a maximum of 42 on/off operations weekly. It offers an external override switch and LED load indicator for ease in scheduling hot water as required for extra hot water demands. The timer includes a battery carryover which protects both time keeping and program information for a minimum of 3 years.

The enclosure is a NEMA 1 lockable steel enclosure which is painted with an electrostatic painting process to eliminate the potential for corrosion. The time switch enclosure provides a 31 cubic inches of wiring space and has a non-removable cover which swings open a full 180 degrees. It offers clear terminal identification on a see-through non-curling terminal insulator. Terminal connections are made using teeter type terminal screws to provide secure connections for wire sizes up to #10 AWG.

The 240V switch configuration is double pole single throw with a rating of 30 amps inductive/resistive, 1.5 HP, 5 amps tungsten, 7200 watt maximum load.