ZURN Aquaflush Z6000, Installation, Operation, Maintenance And Parts Manual

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Installing the water heater.
The location chosen for the water heater must take into consideration the following:
Local Installation Regulations
This water heater must be installed in
accordance with these instructions, local
codes, utility codes, utility company
requirements or, in the absence of local
codes, the latest edition of the National
Electrical Code. It is available from some
local libraries or can be purchased from
the National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch park, Quincy, MA 02269 as
booklet ANSI/NFPA 70.
Location
Locate the water heater in a clean dry area
as near as practical to the area of greatest
heated water demand. Long uninsulated hot
water lines can waste energy and water.
Place the water heater in such a manner
that the thermostat and element access
panels can be removed to permit inspection
and servicing such as removal of elements
or checking controls.
The water heater and water lines should
be protected from freezing temperatures.
Do not install the water heater in outdoor,
unprotected areas.
Make certain the floor underneath
the water heater is strong enough to
sufficiently support the weight of the
water heater once it is filled with water.
!
CAUTION: The water heater should not
be located in an area where leakage of the
tank or connections will result in damage to
the area adjacent to it or to lower floors of
the structure. Where such areas cannot be
avoided, it is recommended that a suitable
catch pan, adequately drained, be installed
under the water heater.
A— Diameter of water
heater plus 2 ″ min.
B— Maximum 2 ″
NOTICE: Auxiliary drain pan MUST conform to local codes.
Drain Pan Kits are available from the store where the water heater was purchased, or any water heater
distributor.
B
A
To open drain, line
should be at least 3/4 ″ ID
and pitched for proper
drainage.
Inspect Shipment
Inspect the water heater for possible damage. Check the markings on the rating plate
of the water heater to be certain the power supply corresponds to the water heater
requirements.