Selecting A Location To Install - Eco-Smart ECO 36 Installation Instructions & Owner's Manual

(2) SELECTING A LOCATION TO INSTALL

This product is designed to be installed indoors only. You may be able to install your unit in an outdoor
location as long as it is mounted in a suitable enclosure that protects it from rain, splashed water, direct
sunlight, debris, and insects. This product should NOT be installed in a location where it may be subject to
freezing temperatures. If the water inside your tankless water heater freezes, it can cause severe and
permanent damage that is not covered under your warranty. If you suspect that your tankless water heater
may have frozen, do not turn on the heater until it has thawed and you have inspected that system for leaks.
We highly recommend that you contact us if you suspect that your tankless water heater may have been
frozen with water inside it.
When selecting an installation location, give consideration to your existing plumbing configuration, location of
your main electrical panel, and location of your bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry area. Try to choose a location
that does not require you to make major plumbing alterations, that is close to your main electrical panel (this
will reduce the amount of wire that you need to install), and that is physically close to the hot water
applications (faucets) that you use most often. By locating the heater close to the points of use, you will
reduce the amount of time it takes for the hot water to travel from the water heater to your faucet. You
should also give consideration to future servicing. Do NOT locate the water heater in a location that is difficult
access. In most cases, installing your tankless water heater in the same location as your old conventional tank-
type water heater will make the most sense.
Regardless of your installation location, your water heater should be installed in a manner that will NOT allow
combustible materials to come in contact with the water heater or outlet water pipe. Combustible materials
should be kept at least 24 inches away from your water heater and the output hot water pipe. Make sure that
the water heater and outlet hot water pipe are out of the reach of children so they cannot tamper with the
temperature controls or injure themselves by touching the hot water outlet pipe. The outlet water pipe can
get very hot.
This product does NOT require venting.
You should avoid installing your tankless water heater in a location prone to excessive humidity, moisture, or
dust, or in an area where it may be splashed with water or other liquids. Do NOT install under water pipes or
air conditioning lines that might leak or condense moisture that could then drip onto the heater. Do NOT
install above electrical boxes or junctions.
If you plan to install your water heater on a second floor or in a heated attic space, make sure that you follow
all code requirements for such installations as required for your area. We recommend that you install a drip
pan (connected to a safe drain) below the water heater to avoid property damage in the unlikely event of a
leak. Alternatively, you can install an active water leak detector and shutoff valve designed to turn off your
water supply in the event that a leak is ever detected.
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