Locating The New Water Heater; Typical Installation - Maytag SERIES NINE HE2940L User Manual

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Locating The New Water ACAUTION
Heater
WATER HEATERSEVENTUALLYLEAK: Installation of the
water heater must be accomplished in such a manner
that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new of water will not cause damage to the structure. Forthis
water heater, because the placement is a very important con- reason, it is not advisable to install the water heater in
sideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and an attic or upper floor. When such locations cannot be
avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under
for the most economical use of the appliance. This water
the water heater. Drainpans are available at your local
heater is not intended for outdoor installation, hardware store. Such a drain pan must have a minimum
diameter of at least 1¾ inches greater than the water
heater diameter and must be piped to an adequate
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water drain. Under no circumstances is the manufacturer or
heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
Maytag to be held liable for any water damage in con-
nection with this water heater.
observed.
1. The location selected should be indoors as close to and as il CAUTION ]
centralized with the water piping system as possible. This INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The water I
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heatermustbe locatedand/or protectedso it isnotl
water heater, as well as all water heaters, will eventually subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle. J
leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions
where water flow will cause damage.
2. The location selection must provide adequate clearances for
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
Typical Installation VACUUM .EQO,RED SOME CODES
(REFER T O LOCAL CODES)
SHUTOFF V ALVE
CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKS.. N__ °t
CONSULT THE LOCAL UTILITY COMPANY TO EXAM- f
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INE INSTALLATION FOR PROPRIETY AND SAFETY.
* &WARNING I ELBOW
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are UNIO
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a I
temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, _ _, ,,
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dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald I T_REDL__ _ _'3_NTH_oRS
OUTLET *MIXINGVALVE
and permanently injure you upon contact. Some
people are more likely to be permanently injured by
hot water than others. These include the elderly, /
children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handi-
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capped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits ELECTRICAL
JUNCTION BOX
into one of these groups or if there is a local code or "e_TEMPERATURE"
PRESSURE
state law requiring a certain temperature water at RELIEF V ALVE
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 --DISCHARGE
PIPE
used at the hot water taps used by these people or (Do not cap
at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at or plug)
plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manu-
tacturers instructions for installation of the valves. / DRAINVALVE
Before changing the factory setting on the thermo-
stat, read the "Temperature Regulation" section in
this manual. _'-{-6" AIRGAP
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