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Rheem RTG-53X Installation Instructions page 4

Tankless water heater recess box

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Thermostat Wiring
the Thermostat wire(s). Route the wire through the
hole and connect the wire to the water heater accord-
ing to the instructions in the Use and Care Manual.
Typical Installation -
Recess Box
Isolation Valves
Pressure
Relief Valve
Power Disconnect
Final Assembly and Inspection
Use and Care Manual for complete details about the water
heater. Check all water and gas connections for leaks.
Typical Installation and Finish -
Lap Siding
Drip Ledge
Siding or Brick
- A hole is provided for
Figure 6
Wall Sheathing
(Brick, Vinyl, etc)
Outdoor
Tankless Water
Heater
Gas Service
Thermostat
- Follow the
Figure 7
Brick Siding
Brick Lintel
Recess Box
Sealing and Finish -
Outer Door
Caulk Joint Between Siding
and Recess Box
Warning
!
Valve
must be sealed to prevent water infiltration in to the wall. Fail-
ure to do so could result in damage to the wall.
Seal all openings around pipes and wires with an outdoor
Wire
grade silicone sealant. Seal the joint between the recess box
and the siding or brick of the house with a silicone based seal-
ant to prevent water from getting behind the box into the wall.
Installing the Door
tom at a slight angle. Slip the door into the channel at the
top of the recess box. Next push the bottom of the door
flush with the recess box and slide down into the channel
at the bottom of the enclosure. Do not block any air open-
ings on the door.
Security Clip
clip into the slot at the bottom of the door from the back-
side so it points straight down through the bottom of the
door. Lift the door into place per the instruction above. As
the door is being slid down into place, guide the security
clip into the slot in the bottom channel of the recess box.
Once the clip is in place, secure with a suitable means
(small padlock, security tag, etc.).
Security Clip -
Padlock
4
Figure 8
Caulk Joint Between Siding
Drip Ledge
and Recess Box
Siding or Brick
Seal all openings around pipes
and wires with a silicone sealant
- All openings in the bottom of the recess box
- Lift the door up from the bot-
- Before installing the door, slide the
Figure 9
Outer Door
Security Clip

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