Installation Instructions; Mounting; Mounting Procedures And Precautions - A.O. Smith CEWHR-PE6 User Manual

Caution:
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Once the mounting, plumbing, power connection and water filling is done, then only
the power supply should be given. The steps need to be followed as per the user
guide.
This water heater is heavy , hence will require at least 2 persons to carry and install,
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otherwise it may cause injury .
Disassembly and assembly by users is prohibited.
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Caution:
Hot water over 50°C will cause scald. In order to protect you and your family,
especially the safety of children, if you set the temperature exceeding 50°C, please
take care.

Mounting

This water heater should be installed at a location that is close to power socket, floor drain and
water utilisation point. As the outlet of the relief valve might discharge water during the
operation of the water heater , therefore the floor drain should be provided near the water
heater . In the installation area, it should be ensured that the water leakage of the water heater
or pipeline joints should not cause damage to the articles in adjacent region or lower layer of
the building. While installing the water heater, please be sure for mounting the water inlet and
outlet pipes at the bottom of the water heater.
Vertical installation of the water heater is strictly prohibited.

Mounting procedures and precautions

The installing surface must be capable of supporting at least four times the weight of the water
heater when filled with water. If the water heater is not installed on the bearing wall or is
mounted on hollow brick wall, corresponding protective measures must be provided, for
example supporting rack, through-wall screw, mounting of back plate, etc.
Prior to confirming the positions of bolt holes, retain at least 300 mm space on the right side of
the water heater , to open the side cover for repair .
If the water heater is embedded into a gusset plate, the plate on the right side should be
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moveable for convenience to dismantle the end cover for repair and maintenance.
The water heater should not be located outdoors or in an area subjected to freezing.
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environment. If freezing occurs, the container and water pipe will break, causing scald or
leakage.
Caution:
 This water heater should be installed with the fixing accessories provided.
 The water heater should be hung until the accessories are fixed firmly or else the heater may
fall off and serious injury accident might be caused.
 For the Unit with maximum rated power 1200W, hence a single dedicated power supply circuit
is proposed, the core area of electric supply wire should not be less than 1.5 mm .
 For the Unit with maximum rated power 3000W, hence a single dedicated power supply circuit
is proposed, the core area of electric supply wire should not be less than 2.5 mm .

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