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Mounting the Water Heater
CAUTION:
Reinforcement of the wall is
required in case the wall is not strong enough to hold
the water heater. Failure to do so could result in personal
injury and/or product damage.
The mounting location for the water heater should allow
for easy access and operation.
The water heater is designed to be installed either
inside the wall cavity between the wall studs or
outside the wall cavity. Either installation requires the
water heater to be supported with a wooden support
brace between the wall studs or a piece of wood
that is equal in size to the water heater and securely
attached to the wall studs before the water heater is
attached to it. This piece of wood can be installed
inside or outside the wall. Use wood screws to secure
brackets to the wall. If mounting to a concrete wall,
use lag bolts designed for concrete.
Make sure the proper electrical outlet or supply (120
VAC/60 Hz) is available and located near the unit.
Direct-vent models come with a 6-ft. (1.8-m) power
cord, while the outdoor models require hard-wiring or
the addition of a plug.
Position the upper mounting bracket and partially
install the center mounting screw. The clearance
between the screw head and the wall should be about
1/8 in. (0.3 cm). Hang the upper bracket on the screw.
NOTICE:
The image above may differ
in appearance from your water heater.
Using two mounting screws and washers, secure the
lower mounting bracket to the wall. Then, secure the
upper mounting bracket to the wall with two mounting
screws and washers.
Position the water heater and tighten the adjustment
screws to complete the installation. The rear of the
water heater can be positioned anywhere between 3/8
in. (0.95 cm) and
1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) from the wall (indoor model only).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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3/8"–1 1/2" min.
(9.5–38 mm)
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General
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