Location - Rheem HB Series 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 Electrical
Code. It is available from some local
libraries or can be purchased from the
National Fire Protection Association,

Location

Locate the water heater in a clean dry
area as near as practical to the area of
greatest heated water demand. Long
un-insulated hot water lines can waste
energy and water.
Place the water heater in such a
manner that the thermistor and element
access panels can be removed to
permit inspection and servicing such
as removal of elements or checking
controls.
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.
should not be located in an area
where leakage of the tank or
NOTICE: Auxiliary
connections will result in damage
catch pan MUST
to the area adjacent to it or to
conform to local
lower floors of the structure. Where
codes.
Catch Pan Kits
are available from
the store where
the water heater
was purchased, or
any water heater
A— Diameter of water
distributor.
Catch Pan should not
B— Maximum 2"
obstruct cold inlet or
drain valve.
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. Rating plate is located on front of water heater.
Refrigerant
This heat pump water heater is factory charged with an environmentally friendly,
non-chlorinated refrigerant, R410A. This refrigerant has zero ozone depletion
potential.
CAUTION: The water heater
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heater plus 2" min..
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
as booklet ANSI/NFPA 70.
Canadian installations should refer to
CSA22.1, a copy can be purchased
from the Canadian Standards
Association, 5050 Spectrum Way,
Mississauga,ONT L4W 5N6
such areas cannot be avoided, it is
recommended that a suitable catch
pan, adequately drained, be installed
under the water heater.
NOTICE: Installation in a closet or
confined space is not allowed.
It is recommended that the Heat Pump
Water Heater be installed in a location
providing approximately 1,000 cu. ft
of unconditioned air. Installation in
an enclosed room smaller than 1000
cubic feet (10'x10'x10') is permissible
provide that adequate inlet/outlet
ventilation is provided, such as
louvered door, to allow heat to enter
the room. If louvered door is used,
it is recommended that it provide
a minimum of two 8"x14" register
openings, one at the top and the other
at the bottom of the door, and that these
be kept fully opened.
Clearances
Rear
2"
To open drain, line
A
should be at least 3/4" ID
and pitched for proper
drainage.
Top
8" Min.
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