Mounting The Water Heater - Rheem RTGH-95DV Use And Care Manual

Mounting the Water Heater

CAUTION:
wall is required in case the wall is not strong
enough to hold the water heater. Failure to do
so could result in personal injury and/or product
damage.
The mounting location for the water heater should
allow for easy access and operation.
Always mount the water heater at the wall studs,
or into a suitable piece of wood that spans the
distance between the wall studs. This piece of
wood can be installed inside or outside of the wall.
Use wood screws to secure brackets to wall. If
mounting to dry wall or concrete wall, use drywall
anchors or lag bolts.
1
Make sure the proper electrical outlet or supply
(120 VAC/60 Hz) is available and located near
the unit. Direct-vent models come with a 6-ft.
(1.8-m) power cord, while the outdoor models
require hard-wiring or the addition of a plug.
2
Position the upper mounting bracket and
partially install the center mounting screw. The
clearance between the screw head and the
wall should be about 1/8 in. (0.3 cm). Hang the
upper bracket on the screw.
NOTICE:
The image above may differ
in appearance from your water heater.
Reinforcement of the
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3
Using two mounting screws and washers,
secure the lower mounting bracket to the wall.
Then, secure the upper mounting bracket to the
wall with two mounting screws and washers.
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