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Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Locating The New Water
ACAUTION
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Heater
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in such a i
You should carefiany choose an indoor location for the new
manner
that if the tank or any connections
should I
water heater, because the placement is a very important con-
leak, the flow of water will not cause damage
to the
structure.
For this mason, it is not advisable to install I
sideration for the safety of the occupants in 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 suitable drain
heater is not intended for outdoor installation,
pan should be installed
under the water
heater.
Drain pans are available
at your local hardware
store. Such a drain pan must have a minimum diam-
Whether replacing an old water heater or purring the water
eter of at least 1'14inches 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 ts 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
_kCAUTION
water heater, as well as all water heaters, will eventually
INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The water [
leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions
heater must be located
and/or
protected
so it is not [
where water flow will cause damage,
subject to phys cal damage by a mov ng veh tie.
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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 YSOME CODES
(REFER TOLOCAL CODES)_
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SHUTOFF VALVE
Typical Installation
CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKS.
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COLD WATER INLET
CONSULT THE LOCAL UTILITY COMPANY TO EXAM-
INE INSTALLATION FOR PROPRIETY AND SAFETY.
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ELBOW
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water
heaters
are
TEMPERED
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a
WATE_ D
temperature
which
will satisfy clothes washing,
OUTLET
*MIXING
VALVE
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JXPIPEINSULATION
dish washing,
and other sanitizing
needs can scald
PIPE INSULATION /
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and permanently
injure you upon contact.
Some
people are more likely to be permanently
injured by
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hot water
than others. These include the elderly,
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children,
the infirm, or physically/mentally
handi-
capped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits
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into one of these groups or if there is a local code or
PRESSURE
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RELIEF V ALVE
state law requiring a certain temperature
water at
the hot water tap, then you must take special pre-
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
_
plug)(D°
not capor
_alumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manu-
cturers instructions for installation of the valves.
Before changing the factory setting on the thermo-
I
stat, read the "Temperature
Regulation"
section in
this manual.
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