Whirlpool Ultra Low Nox Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual page 30

WATER HEATER INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
PLEASE CALL 1-877-817-6750
to speak with trained customer service consultants
who will help you get started
on your installation, or visit our website at:
www.whirlpoolwaterheaters.com
Your warranty is designed to protect you from defects in workmanship and materials during the warranty
period (identified on the rating plate affixed to the water heater). Please consult the warranty coverage
booklet packaged with your water heater.
The following types of water heater failures are some of those which ARE NOT COVERED by our
warranty due to improper handling or installation:
"Leaks" thai are misdiagnosed because of Dry-firedelements -elementstliat havefailed because
condensation the tank was notfull ofwater
"Leaks" due to water connections that are not tight Product damage due to customer mishandling
or wherepipe compound was not appropriately used
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Here are the most frequent problems resulting from an installation that does not follow factory instructions:
• Condensation - Condensate occurs when the interior cold water comes in contact with the warm interior flue
of the water heater. Many who do not read the installation instructions confuse initial start-up condensation
with a leak.
• Water/Gas Connection Leakage - Use an appropriate commercially available sealing compound (pipe tape or
a sealant) to ensure 100% leak proof gas and water connections. See the installation instructions for leak testing.
A WARNING
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before
servicing.
Replace all parts and panels
before operating.
Failure to do so can result in
death or electrical shock.
Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
Connect ground wire to green
ground screw.
Failure to do so can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Dry-Fired Elements (Electric Water Heaters Only) - Dry-firing occurs when electricity is applied to the
water heater before the tank is completely full of water and the upper heating element is fully submerged.
To avoid this and to flush contaminates from your plumbing, fill the water heater tank completely and then
run all hot water faucets in your residence continuously for three minutes. It may be necessary to remove the
filter screens on the faucets to allow contaminates to pass. Only then should you connect the electricity to
the water heater.
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