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Mounting Procedure for Commercial / Foodservice
Caulking Method:
Apply caulking along the bottom edge of the unit.
Make sure the caulk is water tight and applied evenly
between unit and flat surface to prevent seepage from
accumulating underneath the unit.
Mounting on raised platform or stand:
Install the unit on a water heater stand that raises
the unit at least 6
”
from the floor where seepage can
accumulate underneath the unit.
Description:
In compliance with NSF-5 standard,water heaters
should be mounted in a way that seepage cannot
accumulate under the unit. Grand Hall recommends
either applying watertight caulking along the bottom
edge of the unit with the floor surface, or install Eter-
nal in conjunction with a water heater stand or plat-
form that would raise the unit at least 6
”
off the floor.
