Vaughn Featherweight Series, Operation And Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
A. INSPECTING AND PREPARING THE HEATER
 Remove the cardboard box, which comes packaged with the
heater. It should contain the following: T&P valve,
brass “T”,
cold and hot piping with unions, insulation, and snap rivets.
 Do not cover or damage the temperature and pressure relief
valve opening located in the topside of the tank (See
FIGURE 1)
B. LOCATION
 CAUTION: All tanks will eventually leak at some
unpredictable time.
 Do not place the heater where there is a risk of property
damage in the event of a leak.
 Place the heater on a solid foundation in a clean, dry
location.
 The heater should be protected from freezing and water lines
should be insulated to reduce energy and water waste.

Leave sufficient room to service the electrical elements and
controls.

Do not install in an area where flammable liquids or
combustible vapors are present.

CAUTION: The heater’s outer jacket is plastic and can
melt.
 Do not install in close proximity to wood burning stove or
other high temperature apparatus.
NOTE: If heater is placed on blocks to raise it from the floor, be
sure to support the entire bottom with at least ¾" plywood on the
top of the blocks.