Installation Checklist - Rheem HB Series Use & Care Manual

Installation Checklist

A. Water Heater Location
❑ Close to area of heated water demand.
❑ 1,000 cu. ft unconditioned indoor space.
B. Water Supply
❑ W ater heater completely filled with
C. Relief Valve
❑ T emperature and Pressure Relief Valve
D. Wiring
❑ P ower Supply voltage agrees with water
❑ B ranch circuit wire and fusing or circuit
E. Condensate Lines
❑ C ondensate lines from heat pump
❑ I ndoors and protected from moisture,
wet conditions and freezing
temperatures.
❑ Area free of flammable vapors.
water.
❑ Air purged from water heater and piping.
properly installed and discharge line run
to open drain.
heater rating plate.
breaker of proper size. (Recommended
30 amp breaker)
installed correctly.
❑ C ondensate lines from heat pump run to
a suitable drain location.
❑ P rovisions made to protect area from
water damage.
❑ Sufficient room to service heater.
❑ E ight inches (8") of clearance from
ceiling to top of heat pump water heater
to allow for air circulation.
❑ Access to condensate disposal.
❑ W ater connections tight and free of
leaks.
❑ Discharge line protected from freezing.
❑ E lectrical connections tight and unit
properly grounded.
❑ 10 gauge wire.
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