SmartPlate Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
CHAPTER 2
– INSTALLATION
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2.3 SITE SELECTION AND PREPARATION
Ensure that the site selected for installation of the SmartPlate Water Heater includes the
following:
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Access to AC input power at
120 VAC/60 Hz
,
220 VAC/50 Hz
or
220 VAC 60 Hz
, single
phase.
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Close proximity to the boiler to be used as the heating fluid (hot water) source
•
If applicable; access to Modbus Network wiring within the prescribed wire lengths (see
section 2.5.
2.3.1 INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
The heater must be installed with the prescribed clearances for service as shown in Figure 2-1.
the minimum clearance dimensions recommended by AERCO are listed below. However, if
local building codes require additional clearances, these codes shall supersede AERCO’s
recommendations.
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Sides: 24 in. (61 cm)
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Front:
24 in. (61 cm)
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Rear: 24 in. (61 cm)
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Top:
12 in. (30.5 cm)
All water piping and electrical conduit must be arranged so that it does not interfere with the
removal of any Water Heater assemblies/parts or inhibit service or maintenance of the unit.
Figure 2-1. SmartPlate Water Heater Clearances
CAUTION!
While packaged in the shipping container, the heater must be move using a forklift or pallet
jack. After unpacking, the heater should be lifted and moved using the lifting tabs (single-wall
model), or frame cutouts (double-wall model) provided on the heater. Alternately, a forklift or
pallet jack may be used to move the unit by inserting the tines through the cutouts in the
heater base (Figure 2-1). Refer to the information in the following section
.
