Uncrating The Water Heater; Wall-Mounting The Water Heater - Westinghouse WGRTNG199 Nstallation & Maintenance Manual

5. Test for spillage at the draft hood relief opening after 5 minutes of main burner operation. Use the flame of a match or candle or
smoke from a cigarette.
6. After it has been determined that each appliance remaining connected to common venting system properly vents when tested as
outlined, return doors, windows, exhaust fans, fireplace dampers and any other gas burning appliance to their previous condition of use.
7. Any improper operation of the common venting system should be corrected so the installation conforms to the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1. When resizing any portion of the common venting system, the common venting system should be resized to
approach the minimum size as determined using the appropriate tables in Appendix G in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z 223.1.
H. UNCRATING THE WATER HEATER
UNCRATING WATER HEATER – Any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed immediately against the transportation
company by the consignee.
Cold weather handling – If water heater has been stored in a very cold location (below 0
plastic components come to room temperature.
Remove all sides of the shipping crate to allow the water heater to be lifted into its installation location.
I. WALL-MOUNTING THE WATER HEATER
The water heater must be installed on a wall that can bear its weight (more than 88 lbs. when fully plumbed and full of water). Installing
the water heater on a wall which cannot support its weight could result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
The water heater may be installed on any suitable internal wall (suitable sound-proofing may be required when installing onto a stud
partition wall).
This water heater is too heavy for one person to lift. It is highly recommended to install the water heater with two people. Use caution as
to not drop the water heater, which could damage the water heater and cause property damage and/or severe personal injury. Verify
that the water heater is properly and securely mounted before leaving unsupervised. Failure to comply with the above and properly
mount the water heater could result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
This wall mounting system is not seismic rated and should not be applied as such. Failure to comply with the above and properly mount
the water heater could result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
POSITIONING THE WATER HEATER ON THE WALL
Attach the wall bracket on the location where you want to install the water heater. Ensure it is level and on stud (16" centers)
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before proceeding.
2. Mark the four drill holes with a pencil or marker. Remove the wall bracket.
3. Drill four (4) holes using a 5/32 drill bit at the marked hole locations.
4. Mount the wall bracket to the wall with the four (4) included anchor bolts. Ensure the mounted bracket is level. See Figure 4A.
5. Align the heater bracket grooves on the back of the water heater with the tongues on the wall bracket and hang the water
heater on the bracket. See Figure 4B.
Figure 4 – Wall Mounting the Water Heater
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F) before installation, handle with care until the
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