Installation - Rheem RHWB-04WMP36A Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION

SUSPENDED CABINET
INSTALLATION
If the cabinet cannot be supported on a
frame or supported from the wall, it may
be suspended.
Use metal strapping or threaded rod with
angle iron supports under cabinet for
support. These supports MUST run
parallel with the length of the cabinet.
Ensure that there is adequate room to
remove service and access panels after
installing supporting brackets.
If an auxiliary drain pan is required, the
support is to be placed under a drain
pan.
FIGURE 7
HORIZONTAL UNIT SUSPENSION
DOOR
ASSEMBLY
8" MIN FOR
DOOR REMOVAL
(2) HEX NUTS, (2) WASHERS & (2)
LOCK WASHERS REQ. PER ROD
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WARNING
IT IS THE INSTALLER'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO USE AN
APPROPRIATE HANGING METHOD
Refer to the specification section of this
CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE
d
UNIT'S WEIGHT. REFER TO THE
SPECIFICATION SECTION OF THIS
DOCUMENT FOR THE RESPECTIVE
UNIT'S INSTALLED WEIGHTS.
F
NOTICE
FOR SEISMIC HANGING
REQUIREMENTS, REFER TO LOCAL
CODES.
1/4" THREADED ROD
(4 REQUIRED)
SECURE ANGLE
IRON TO BOTTOM
OF AIR HANDLER
WITH 3 #8 x 3/4"
SCREWS TYPCIAL
FOR 2 SUPPORTS
USE 1" SQUARE, 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 1/4
ANGLE IRON OR EQUIVALENT
FIGURE 8
HORIZONTAL UNIT SUSPENSION WITH STRAPS
Attachment Methods Using Straps
Method 1
Use (4) #8 x 3/4 sheet metal screws
for each strap. The straps should be
vertical against the air handler sides
and not pull away from the air handler
sides.
Method 2
Fold all straps under the air handler
and secure with (4) #8 x 3/4 sheet
metal screws (2 screws at the side
and 2 screws at the bottom. (Care
must be taken not to drive the screw
through the coil.)
1 INCH x 22 GAUGE
GALVANIZED STRAPS
TYPICAL FOR 4 STRAPS
DOORS
SUPPLY AIR OPENING
RETURN AIR
OPENING
BACK