Codes; Location; Drain Pan Requirements - Lochinvar Commercial Electric Water Heaters Installation And Service Manual

CODES

The equipment shall be installed in accordance with those
installation regulations in force in the local area where the
installation is to be made. These shall be carefully followed
in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction shall be
consulted before installations are made. In the absence of
such requirements, the installation shall conform to the
latest edition of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
When the appliance is installed in Canada, it must conform
to the CAE C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and/or
local Electrical Codes.
APPROVALS
This complete appliance is design certified and Listed by
Underwriters Laboratories as a commercial storage electric
water heater. This water heater bears the UL certification
for the United States as tested under the Standard for
Electric Booster and Commercial Storage Tank Water
Heaters, UL1453 and C-UL in Canada as tested under the
Standard for Construction and Test of Electric Storage Tank
Water Heaters, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 110-M90.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
LOCATION OF UNIT
1. Locate the appliance so that if water connections should
leak, water damage will not occur. When such locations
cannot be avoided, it is recommended that a suitable
drain pan, adequately drained, be installed under the
unit. Under no circumstances is the manufacturer to be
held responsible for water damage in connection with
this unit, or any of its components.
2. Insure that the appliance is located near an acceptable
drain so that the vessel can be properly drained when
performing service or maintenance. The drain must
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provide adequate drainage in the event of leakage from
the tank or related piping. The drain must prevent water
damage to the adjacent area and lower floors of the
structure.
3. The appliance must be installed so that the electrical
components are protected from water (dripping,
spraying, etc.) during appliance operation and service
(replacing of fuses, elements, etc.)
4. Appliances located in a garage or parking structure shall
be installed so that the jacket and all piping shall be
located or protected so that it is not subject to physical
damage by a moving vehicle.
5. The appliance must be installed on a level floor. Shim
the base as necessary if leveling is required.
6. The floor on which the appliance is installed must be
7. The appliance must not be installed on carpet.
8. The appliance must be installed indoors where it is
9. Locate the appliance as close as possible to the point of
10. Insulate water piping to control heat loss and possible
11. The appliance must be located in an area that is not
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capable of supporting the total weight of the water
heater when completely filled with water. Combustible
floor locations may be used.
clearances from combustible surfaces.
protected from exposure to wind, rain and weather.
major hot water usage, the water piping and branch
electrical circuit wiring.
condensation.
subject to freezing. The ambient temperature of the
space where the appliance is installed must not go below
32°F (0°C) or above 104°F (40°C).
CAUTION
This water heater, as well as all water heaters will
eventually leak. Installation of the water heater
should be accomplished in such a manner that if the
tank, piping or any connections should leak, the flow
of water will not cause damage to the structure. For
this reason, it is not advisable to install the water
heater in an attic or upper floor.
locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan
must be installed under the water heater. Drain pans
may be fabricated or purchased from your plumbing
wholesaler. The drain pan must be piped to an
adequate drain. Under no circumstances is the
manufacturer to be held liable for any water damage
in connection with this water heater.
Maintain required
When such