Rheem XWELL XC-10 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 13

To mount the water heater on the wall:
 A minimum distance of 30 mm is required from the top of the water heater to the
ceiling for XC and XS models.
Do not drill holes in the sides of the water heater. Any damage to the water heater
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caused by drilling will void the Rheem warranty.
Caution: Beware of electrical cables and water pipes when drilling into the wall.
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XC models
An XC model is supplied with one mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is to
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be secured to the wall prior to mounting the water heater.
Using the mounting template from the water heater carton, mark the position of
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the two holes to be drilled for locating the fasteners on the wall.
The mounting bracket must be horizontal. Use a spirit level to ensure the hole
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markings are horizontal.
Check the distance between the hole markings is as shown on the dimensional
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drawing and table on page 15.
 Drill holes into the wall. Use either a Ø10 mm masonry drill if using the fasteners
provided, or a suitable drill bit size if using other fasteners suitable for the wall
construction.
If using the fasteners provided, insert the plastic wall plugs into the holes prior to
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locating and hanging the bracket.
If using another type of fastener, follow its manufacturer's instructions for
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fastening. Ensure the fastener head size is not greater than 8 mm in depth so it
does not foul against back of the water heater.
 Locate the bracket over the holes with the prongs pointing upwards, and screw in
the fasteners tightly to secure the bracket to the wall.
Hang the water heater on the bracket with the prongs fitting up into the housings
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at the rear of the water heater. Check it is installed level (horizontal) and hung
securely.
XS models
A minimum distance of 500 mm is required from the right hand side of an
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XS model to a wall or obstruction.
An XS model is supplied with two mounting brackets pre-fitted to the back of the
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water heater.
Using the mounting template from the water heater carton, mark the position of
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the two holes to be drilled for locating the fasteners on the wall.
 The installed water heater must be horizontal. Use a spirit level to ensure the hole
markings are horizontal.
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