
10
Installation Checklist
A. Water Heater Location
B. Water Supply
D. Wiring
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Close to area of heated water demand.
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Indoors and protected from freezing
temperatures.
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Area free of flammable vapors.
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Sufficient room to service heater.
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Water heater completely filled with
water.
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Air purged from water heater and
piping.
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Water connections tight and free of
leaks.
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Power Supply voltage agrees with
water heater rating plate.
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Branch circuit wire and fusing or
circuit breaker of proper size.
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Electrical connections tight and unit
properly grounded.
Operating the water heater.
Safety Precautions
Do turn off power to water heater
if it has been subjected to over
heating, fire, flood, physical
damage.
Do Not turn on water heater
unless it is filled with water.
Do Not turn on water heater if
cold water supply shut-off valve
is closed.
If there is any difficulty in
understanding or following the
Operating Instructions or the
Care and Cleaning section, it is
recommended that a qualified
person or serviceman perform the
work.
Summary of Contents for RTE 3
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