Mounting The Water Heater To The Wall - Navien NPE-32AWE Installation Manual

3.2 Mounting the Water Heater to the
Wall
Navien NPE-AWE/NPE-SWE water heaters come with an upper
mounting bracket that is pre-drilled at 400 mm on centre for
easy installation on standard wall studs. If the strength of the
wall is insufficient or if the framing is non-standard or uneven,
reinforce the area before installing the water heater. Avoid
installation on common walls as the unit will make some
operational noises while it is running.
To mount the water heater to the wall:
1. Affix the bracket securely to the wall and ensure that it is
level and that it can support the weight of the water heater.
2. Align the grooves on the back of the water heater with
the tongues on the mounting bracket and hang the water
heater on the bracket.
When mounted with the mounting bracket, the water
heater will have a 20 mm clearance from the back of the
wall.
WARNING
The water heater is heavy. Always lift the unit with
assistance. Be careful not to drop the water heater while
lifting or handling it to avoid bodily injury or damage to
the unit.
Do not rest the water heater on the bottom end after
removing it from the shipping carton. Doing so may
result in excessive pressure on protruding pipes and
result in product damage. If you must put the water
heater down, lay it on its back or put it inside the
protective shipping base.
DANGER
The water heater must be mounted on a suitable wall
that can support its weight and prevent explosion or fire.
Do not install the water heater near paper or other
flammable objects.
Do not install the water heater near domestic waste.
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