Installation; Locating The Water Heater - Bradford White ELECTRIC WATER HEATER Instruction Manual

General Information continued-
A sacrificial anode(s) is used to extend tank life. Removal of any anode, for
any reason, will shorten the products useful life. In areas where water is
unusually active, an odor may occur at the hot water faucet due to a reaction
between the sacrificial anode and impurities in the water. If this should
happen, an alternative anode(s) may be purchased from the supplier that
installed this water heater. This will minimize the odor while protecting the
tank. Additionally, the water heater should be flushed with appropriate
dissolvers to eliminate any bacteria.

Locating The Water Heater

Water heaters are heat-producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury,
there must be no materials stored against the water heater and proper care
must be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with
the water heater. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR
STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER OR ANY
LOCATION FROM WHICH FUMES COULD REACH THE WATER
HEATER.
This water heater must NOT be installed in any location where gasoline
or flammable vapors are likely to be present, unless the installation is
such to eliminate the ignition of gasoline or flammable vapors.
The location where this water heater is to be installed will be of utmost
importance. Before installing this water heater, consult the installation
section of these instructions. After reading these installation and operating
instructions, select a location for the water heater where the floor is level and
where the power supply and water connections are easily accessible. It is
recommended that the water heater be located near the center of greatest
hot water usage to reduce heat loss from the pipes.
DO NOT locate the water heater where water lines could be subjected
to freezing temperatures.
panels and drain valves are accessible.

INSTALLATION

WARNING
Locate the water heater so that access
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