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KBD Series Manual
Mount to Wall
wall installation
brackets
1. Identify the installation location and confirm that
the installation will meet all required clearances.
2. Securely attach the water heater to the wall
using any of the holes in the wall installation
brackets which are at the top and bottom of the
water heater. Ensure that the attachment
strength is sufficient to support the weight.
Refer to the weight of the water heater in the
Specifications section.
Use a leveling tool to ensure that the water
heater is level. Proper operation requires that
the water heater be level.
NOTE: The water heater must be installed in an
upright position. Do not install upside down or on its
side.
Checklist to Determine Installation
Location
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The water heater is not exposed to corrosive
compounds in the air.
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The water heater location complies with the
clearances.
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For indoor models, the planned venting will not
exceed the maximum length for the number of
elbows used.
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The planned venting termination/air intake
location meets the clearances.
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Indoor air is not being used for combustion.
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The water supply does not contain chemicals or
exceed total hardness that will damage the heat
exchanger.
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A standard 3 prong 120 VAC, 60 Hz properly
grounded wall outlet (for indoor models) or other
120 VAC, 60 Hz source is available.
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The installation must conform with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the
National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54
, or the
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA
B149.1
. If installed in a manufactured home, the
installation must conform with the
Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24
CFR, Part 3280
and/or
CAN/SCA Z240 MH Series,
Mobile Homes
.
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Leave the entire manual taped to the water
heater (indoor models), temperature controller
(outdoor models), or give the entire manual
directly to the consumer.
Remove the Front Panel
Slide the plastic trim pieces on each side of the water
heater to expose the screws.
Remove the 4 screws and pull off the front panel.