A.O. Smith CEWHR 35 User Manual page 10

Mounting the Water Heater
Before locating the position for
installation of the water heater, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance between
the ceiling and the side wall.
Select a place to mount water heater
horizontally with water connection at the
bottom.
Figure 6
Ceiling
Water
Heater
Water heater must be located within 3-1/2ft. (approx.) from a grounded 220V-230V
electrical outlet.
Make sure that the wall can withstand at least twice the weight of the water heater
when completely filled with water.
Figure 8
Wall
Solid
Concrete
Wall
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leakage of the tank or connections will
not result in damage to the area
adjacent or to lower floors of the
structure.
heating cycle of the water heater to
relieve excess water due to heat
expansion. So, the drain should always
be exposed to the atmosphere and
should not be blocked. Make sure the
Discharge tube is continuously facing
downward and is in a frost free
ambience.
Figure 7
3-1/2 ft
False
Wall