Installation Checklist - Whirlpool Energy Smart Residential Electric Water Heater Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

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5. Ground thewaterheater b yconnecting t he
grounding w irefromtheelectrical service ground to
the(green) g round screwlocated inthejunction
box.Note: Onlyuse10gauge wiresforelectrical
connections anda 30ampere double polebreaker.
6. Connect theredandblackwirestothe incoming
power leads.
7. Replace coverandsecure withscrews.
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Wiring
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Cover
Orange
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Black
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Screw
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Code
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Electronic
Control
Board
Temperature
Sensor
Socket
Wiring
Diagram
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Installation Checklist
Water Heater Location
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Centrally located with the water piping system.
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Located indoors and in a vertical position.
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Protected from freezing temperatures.
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Provisions made to protect the area from water
damage.
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Drain pan installed and piped into an adequate
drain.
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Sufficient clearance to service the water heater.
Water System Piping
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Temperature and pressure relief valve properly
installed with a discharge line plumbed to an open
drain and protected from freezing.
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All piping properly installed and free of leaks.
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Water heater completely filled with water.
_"
Closed system pressure buildup precautions
installed.
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Tempering valve installed per manufacturer's
instructions.
Electrical
Connections
Wiring and connections comply with all applicable
codes.
Water heater and electrical supply are properly
grounded.
Proper overload fuse or circuit breaker protection
installed.

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