Location - Rheem PROE20 1 RH POU Use & Care Manual

Installing the water heater.
The location chosen for the water heater must take into consideration the following:
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

This water heater is designed to meet a
wide range of applications. It fulfills a
demand for a small water heater that can be
installed in a limited space such as under
countertops, in cabinets or in a closet.
Locate the water heater in a clean dry area
as near as practical to hot water fixtures,
or close to the water faucet most
frequently used.
Locate the water heater in a clean dry area
as near as practical to the area of greatest
heated water demand. Long uninsulated hot
water lines can waste energy and water.
Place the water heater in such a manner
that the thermostat and element access
panels can be removed to permit
inspection and servicing such as removal
of elements or checking controls.
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.
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.
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.
B
A
To open drain, line
should be at least 3/4" ID
and pitched for proper
drainage.
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