Location; Installing The Water Heater; Local Installation Regulations; Inspect Shipment - Rheem AP16697 Use & Care Manual

Installing the water heater.

The location chosen for the water heater must take into consideration the following:
NOTICE: Do not install
the water heater in attics
where the temperature
may exceed 150°F.

Local Installation Regulations

This water heater must be installed in
accordance with these instructions, local
codes, utility codes, utility company
requirements or, in the absence of local
codes, the latest edition of the National

Location

Locate the water heater in a clean dry area
as near as practical to the area of greatest
heated water demand. Long un-insulated
hot water lines can waste energy and
water.
Place the water heater in such a manner
that the upper electronic control and the
lower access panels can be removed to
permit inspection and servicing such as
removal of elements or checking controls.
The water heater and water lines should
be protected from freezing temperatures.
Do not install the water heater in outdoor,
unprotected areas.
Make certain the floor underneath
the water heater is strong enough to
sufficiently support the weight of the
water heater once it is filled with water.
A— Diameter of water
heater plus 2" min.
B— Maximum 2"
NOTICE: Auxiliary catch pan MUST conform to local codes.
Catch Pan Kits are available from the store where the water
heater was purchased, or any water heater distributor.

Inspect Shipment

Inspect the water heater for possible damage. Check the markings on the rating plate
of the water heater to be certain the power supply corresponds to the water heater
requirements.
Electrical Code. It is available from some
local libraries or can be purchased from
the National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as
booklet ANSI/NFPA 70.
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CAUTION: The water heater should
not be located in an area where leakage
of the tank or connections will result
in damage to the area adjacent to it or
to lower floors of the structure. Where
such areas cannot be avoided, it is
recommended that a suitable catch pan,
adequately drained, be installed under
the water heater.
This water heater is supplied with a water
detection system. It is recommended that
the water heater be placed in a suitable
catch pan and the water sensor rope be
placed inside the catch pan. See water
sensor section for further information.
B
A
To open drain, line
should be at least 3/4" ID
and pitched for proper
drainage.
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