Mounting The Water Heater To The Wall - Navien NPE-180A2 Installation Manual

3.2 Mounting the Water Heater to
the Wall
Navien water heaters come with an upper mounting
bracket that is pre-drilled at 16 in. on center 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
Note
the unit will make some operational
noises while it is running.
WARNING
The water heater is heavy. Always lift the
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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.
Install the water heater in the upright, vertical
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position. Installation in any other orientation
will result in improper water heater operation
and property damage, and could result in
serious personal injury or death.
NOTICE
Ensure that the structure of the installation
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location is sturdy enough to support the full
weight of the installed water heater, including
the water contained in the heat exchanger
and related piping.
The wall must be vertical, and it must be
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capable of carrying the weight of the water
heater.
Do not mount the water heater to dry wall
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that has not been reinforced.
Do not rest the water heater on the bottom
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end after removing it from the shipping
carton. Doing so may result in excessive
pressure on protruding pipes and cause
product damage. If you must put the water
heater down, lay it on its back or put it inside
the protective shipping base.
18 Installing the Water Heater
To mount the water heater to the wall:
1. Drill holes into studs and drill holes into the
drywall for plastic anchors. Insert anchors into
drywall. 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. Secure one screw to hold Wall Mounting
Bracket. Check that the bracket is level then
secure the remaining three screws.
3. With assistance from another person, lift the
water heater slightly above hooks on the
mounting bracket. Slowly lower until water
heater is resting on the mounting bracket
hooks. When mounted with the mounting
bracket, the back of the water heater will have a
5/8 inch (16 mm) clearance from the wall.
4. Install two screws (not included) through the
bracket at the bottom of the water heater to
secure it to the wall.