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LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER
Facts To Consider About The Location
Property Damage Hazard
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All water heater eventually leak
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Do not install without adequate drainage
Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater,
because the placement is very important consideration for
the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most
economical use of the appliance.
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water
heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
observed:
1.
Select a location as close as practical or centralized to the
point of use. The water heater should be located in an area
not subject to freezing temperatures.
2.
Selected location must provides adequate clearances for
removing the front cover in order to service parts such as the
thermostat, element, temperature sensor, anode, and high
limit reset. Adequate clearance for servicing this appliance
should be considered before installation, such as operating
the relief valve, etc.
3.
The water heater should be located so it is not subject to
physical damage by moving vehicles or area flooding.
4.
The selected wall or cabinet must be capable of supporting
at least two times the weight of the water heater when filled
with water (7 7Ibs).
5.
The water heater must be installed in a vertical position with
water inlet and outlet connections facing upwards and easily
accessible.
Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a
manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow
will not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not
advisable to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor.
When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan
should be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Fire Hazard/Electrical Shock Hazard
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons should be followed.
1.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS WATER
HEATER.
2.
This water heater mush be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS found in the WIRING section of
this manual.
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CAUTION
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available from your local plumbing contractor. Such a drain pan
must have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches (51
mm) greater than the water heater dimensions and must be piped
to an adequate drain.
Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure,
water usage, water temperature, and the environment in which
the water heater is installed. Water heaters are sometimes
installed in locations where leakage may result in property
damage, even with the use of a drain pan piped to a drain.
However, unanticipated damage can be reduced or prevented
by a leak detector or water shut-off device used in conjunction
with a piped drain pan. These devices are available from some
plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers, and detect and react
to leakage in various ways:
•
Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm
or turn off the incoming water to the water heater when
leakage is detected.
•
Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water
supply to the entire home when water is detected in the
drain pan.
•
Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the
water pressure differential between the cold water and hot
water pipes connected to the water heater.
INSULATION BLANKETS
Insulation blankets are available to the general public for external
use on electric water heaters but are not necessary with this
product. The purpose of an insulation blanket is to reduce the
standby heat loss encountered with storage tank heaters.
Should you choose to apply an insulation blanket to this heater,
you should follow these instructions below. Failure to follow
these instructions can result in fire, serious personal injury, or
death.
Do not cover the temperature and pressure relief (T&P) valve
with an insulation blanket.
Do not cover the instruction manual. Keep it on the side of the
water heater or nearby for future reference.
Do obtain new warning and instruction labels for placement on
the blanket directly over the existing labels.
3.
Install or locate this water heart only in accordance with
theprovided installation instructions.
4.
Use this water heater for its intended use as described in this
manual.
5.
Do not use an extension cord set with this water heater.
If no receptacle is available adjacent to the water heater,
contact a qualified electrician to have one properly installed.
6.
As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when
used by children.
7.
Do not operate this water heater if it has a damaged cord or
plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged
or dropped.
8.
This water heater should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility
for examination, repair, or adjustment.
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