Wall-Mounting The Water Heater; Part 5 - Venting - Westinghouse WGRT 150 Series Installation Start-Up Maintenance Parts

Remove all sides of the shipping crate to allow the water heater to be lifted into its installation location.
J. WALL-MOUNTING THE WATER HEATER
The water heater must be installed on a wall that can bear its weight (more than 88 lbs. when fully plumbed and full of water). Installing
the water heater on a wall which cannot support its weight could result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
The water heater may be installed on any suitable internal wall (suitable sound-proofing may be required when installing onto a stud
partition wall).
This water heater is too heavy for one person to lift. It is highly recommended to install the water heater with two people. Use caution as
to not drop the water heater, which could damage the water heater and cause property damage and/or severe personal injury. Verify
that the water heater is properly and securely mounted before leaving unsupervised. Failure to comply with the above and properly
mount the water heater could result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
This wall mounting system is not seismic rated and should not be applied as such. Failure to comply with the above and properly mount
the water heater could result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
POSITIONING THE WATER HEATER ON THE WALL
Attach the wall bracket on the location where you want to install the water heater. Ensure it is level and on stud (16" centers)
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before proceeding.
2. Mark the four drill holes with a pencil or marker. Remove the wall bracket.
3. Drill four (4) holes using a 5/32 drill bit at the marked hole locations.
4. Mount the wall bracket to the wall with the four (4) included anchor bolts. Ensure the mounted bracket is level. See Figure 6A.
5. Align the heater bracket grooves on the back of the water heater with the tongues on the wall bracket and hang the water
heater on the bracket. See Figure 6B.
Figure 6 – Wall Mounting the Water Heater
PART 5 – VENTING
Vent this water heater in accordance with these instructions. Failure to do so will result in property damage, severe personal injury, or
death.
DO NOT mix vent systems or materials unless specifically told to do so in this manual.
DO NOT thermally insulate the exhaust vent or intake pipes.
DO NOT use an electric damper, vent damper, or draft hood with this water heater.
DO NOT locate the exhaust vent or intake pipe terminations where exposed to prevailing winds.
Moisture will be produced by the exhaust vent. Take precautions when determining exhaust vent termination. Moisture may fall from the
vent termination to the ground and turn to ice in freezing conditions. Moisture or ice can produce a hazardous condition.
Exhaust condensate is acidic, and could deteriorate the surface below the exhaust vent termination. Ensure this surface is in good
repair (sealed, painted, etc.) to prevent deterioration.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
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