Installation Instructions; Local Installation Regulations; Power Requirements - American Standard HPWH50G-AS Owners And Operation Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

HPWH50G-AS
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, and utility
company requirements or, in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of the National Electrical Code. It is
available from consumers local libraries or can be purchased from the National Fire Prevention Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169 as booklet ANSI/NFPA 70.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Check the markings on the rating plate of the water heater to be certain the power supply corresponds to the water
heater requirements.
LOCATION
Locate the water heater in a clean dry area as near as possible to the area of greatest heated water demand. Long
uninsulated hot water lines can waste energy and water.
NOTE: Because this unit draws in air from the room to heat the water, the room must be at least 10' x 10' x
7' (700 cubic feet) or larger. If the room is smaller, there must be a louvered door.
Place the water heater in such a manner that the air filter, cover and front panels can be removed to permit
inspection and servicing, such as removal of elements or cleaning the filter.
The water heater and water lines should be protected from freezing temperatures & highly corrosive atmospheres.
Do not install the water heater in outdoor, unprotected areas.
CAUTION
DANGER
The water heater should not be located in an area where leakage of the tank or
connections will result in damage to the adjacent area or to lower floors of the
structure. Where such areas cannot be avoided, it is recommended that a suitable
catch pan, adequately drained, be installed under the water heater.
This water heater SHOULD NOT be installed where vapors are to be used or
stored. Such liquids include gasoline, LP gas (butane & propane), paint or adhesives,
thinners, solvents or removers, because natural air vapors can be carried from
where liquids are being used or stored. The spark from within the water heater
can result in severe burns or death to those in range, as well as property.
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