Instructions For Installation; Locating The New Water Heater; Typical Installation - Maytag HE21240S User Manual

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Locating The New Water
_CAUTION
Heater
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in such a
Yon should carefully choose an indoor location for the new manner that if the tank or any connections should
water heater, because the placement is a very important con- _leak, the flow of water will not cause damage to the
structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to install
siderafion for the safety of the occupantsin the building and the water heater in an attic or upper floor. When
for the most economical use of the appliance. This water such locations cannot be avoided, a suitab e drain
heater is not intended for outdoor installation, pan should be installed under the water heater.
I DraJn pans are available at your local hardware
store. Such a drain pan must have a minimum diam-
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water
eter of at least 13/4 inches greater than the water
heater in a new location, the following critical points must be heater diameter and must be piped to an adequate
drain. Under no circumstances is the manufacturer or
observed.
[ Maytag to be held liable for any water damage in
connection with this water heater.
1. The location selected should be indoors as close to and as
centralized with the water piping system as possible. This
A CAUTION
water heater, as well as all water heaters, will eventually INSTALLATIONIN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The water ]
leak, Do not install without adequatedrainage provisions heater must be located and/or protected so it is not I
where water flow will cause damage,
subject to phys ca damage by a mov ng veh cle.
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2. The location selection must provide adequate clearances for
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
VACUUM RELIEF R EQUIRED B YSOMECODES
(REFER TOLOCAL CODES)_ _
SHUTOFF V ALVE
Typical _nstaHation _TLWT_ _ .L_-
COLD WATER INLET
CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKS.
CONSULT THE LOCAL UTILITY COMPANY TO EXAM-
INE INSTALLATION FOR PROPRIETY AND SAFETY. _ _ ELBOW _=_
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are TEMPERED \_'i_'/' _ _
,
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a WATER _ _/_ I- [
temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, OUTLET*MIXINGVALVE _,,_q_ _/" PIPE INSULATION
dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald PIPE INSULATION / _ _/
and permanently injure you upon contact. Some
people are more likely to be permanently injured by _ _
hot water than others. These include the elderly,
Ill
children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handi-
capped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits
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_ i TEMPERATURE-
into one of these groups or if there is a local code or PRESSURE
RELIEF V ALVE
state law requiring a certain temperature water at
the hot water tap, then you must take special pre- I
cautions. In addition to using the lowest possible
temperature settingthat satisfies your hot water
needs, a means such as a mixing valve, should be
used at the hot water taps used by these people or
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DISCHARGE PIPE
at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at , (Donot capor
plug)
_alUmbing supply or hardware stores, Follow manu-
cturers instructions for installation of the valves. I
Before changing the factory setting on the thermo-
stat, read the "q'emperature Regulation" section in
this manual.
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