Tankless Water Heater Recess Box
Installation Instructions
The purpose of this manual is to provide the installer with
the basic instructions necessary to properly install the recess
box. This manual assumes that the installer has basic car-
pentry skills and plumbing knowledge. Local codes may
apply to this installation; all local building, electrical, and
plumbing codes should be followed.
It is very important that all persons who are expected to
install, operate or adjust this recess box and/or water heater,
read these instructions along with those instructions pro-
vided with the tankless water heater.
Recognize this symbol as an indication of Important
Safety Information!
Refer to the Use and Care Manual provided with your
tankless water heater for the proper installation proce-
dures and conditions.
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Only these models of Outdoor Tankless Water Heaters
will fit or function in this recess box;
RTG-53X
RUTG-53X
RMTG-53X
PTG-53X
PH-20ROF
WARNING!
Gasoline, as well as other flammable materials and liquids (adhesives, solvents,
paint thinners etc.), and the vapors they produce are extremely dangerous. DO NOT handle, use or store
gasoline or other flammable or combustible materials anywhere near or in the vicinity of a water heater
or any other appliance. Be sure to read and follow the labels on the water heater, as well as the warning
printed in this manual. Failure to do so can result in property damage, bodily injury or death.
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Location
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This water heater recess box is for OUT-
DOOR installation ONLY, and is intended for use only
with the water heater models listed above. Do not attempt
to install a water heater of another brand or model in this
recess box.
Do not attempt to modify this recess box. Doing so will
alter the intended design, potentially causing an unsafe
operating condition.
Consult the Use and Care Manual provided with your tank-
less water heater for installation instructions regarding a
suitable location for the water heater. All guidelines regard-
ing clearances and distances from overhangs, windows and
doors, and air inlets into the home must be followed.
Recess Box Clearances
- This recess box is de-
signed to be installed with a Zero (0) clearance to combus-
tibles. For service and proper operation, 24” (61 cm) of
clearance is required in front of the recess box.
Freeze Protection
- To help prevent water lines from
freezing do not locate water heater on the side of a build-
ing with prevailing winter winds. Refer to the Use and
Care Manual provided with your water heater for addi-
tional information.
AP14133 (12/06)