Rheem RTGH-C95XLP Use And Care Manual page 33

Mounting the Water Heater
CAUTION:
Reinforcement of the wall is required where the wall is not
strong enough to hold the water heater. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury and/or property damage.
The mounting location for the water heater should allow
for easy access and operation.
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The water heater is designed to be installed either
inside the wall cavity between the wall studs or outside
the wall cavity. Either installation requires the water
heater to be supported with a wooden support brace
between the wall studs, or a piece of wood that is equal
in size to the water heater and securely attached to
the wall studs before the water heater is attached to it.
This piece of wood can be installed inside or outside of
the wall. Use wood screws to secure brackets to wall. If
mounting to a concrete wall, use lag bolts designed for
concrete.
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Make sure the proper electrical outlet or supply (120
VAC/60 Hz) is available and located near the unit.
Direct-vent models come with a 6-ft. (1.8-m) power
cord, while the outdoor models require hard-wiring or
the addition of a plug.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Position the upper mounting bracket and partially install
the center mounting screw. The clearance between the
screw head and the wall should be about 1/8 in. (0.3
cm). Hang the upper bracket on the screw.
4
NOTICE:
The image above may differ in appearance from your water
heater.
Using two mounting screws and washers, secure the
lower mounting bracket to the wall. Then, secure the
upper mounting bracket to the wall with two mounting
screws and washers.
NOTICE:
DO NOT connect power until venting installation is complete
(see Venting installation pages 34-46).
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