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UNCRATING THE WATER HEATER - Any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed immediately
against the transportation company by the consignee.
Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may require a 120
o
F or lower temperature setting
to prevent severe personal injury or death due to scalding.
Part 2 - Prepare the Water Heater
Remove all sides of the shipping crate to allow the heater to be moved into its installation location.
COLD WEATHER HANDLING - If the water heater has been stored in a very cold location (BELOW 0
o
F) before
installation, handle with care until the components come to room temperature. Failure to do so could result in
damage to the water heater.
A. Locating the Water Heater
This water heater is certified for indoor use only. DO NOT INSTALL OUTDOORS. Outdoor installations ARE NOT
covered by warranty. Failure to install the water heater indoors could result in property damage, severe personal
injury, or death.
All water heaters eventually leak. Locate the water heater where any leakage from the relief valve, related
piping, tank, or connections will not result in damage to surrounding areas or lower floors of the building.
Any water heater should be installed in such a manner that if it should leak the resulting flow of water will
not cause damage to the area in which it is installed. National Plumbing codes require a drain pan for any
water heater installation. Failure to install one is the sole responsibility of owner and/or installer. Reference UPC
2000 (Uniform Plumbing Code) Section 510 - Protection from Damage or IPC 200 (International Plumbing code)
Section 504 - Safety Devices. Leakage damages ARE NOT covered by warranty.
In addition, water leak detection devices and automatic water shutoff valves are readily available at plumbing
supply houses. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO INSTALL WATER LEAK DETECTION
DEVICES AND AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF VALVES IN ANY WATER HEATER INSTALLATION WHERE A LEAKAGE OF
WATER COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGES.
1. Installation Area (Mechanical Room) Operating Conditions
• Ensure ambient temperatures are higher than 32
o
F / 0
o
C and lower than 104
o
F / 40
o
C
• Avoid continuously high levels of humidity, moisture, or dust, or an area that may be splashed with water or
other liquids. DO NOT install under water pipes or air conditioning lines that might leak or condense onto
the water heater.
• Never close existing ventilation openings
NOTE: When installing in a minimum clearance location, it may not be possible to read or view some product
labeling. It is recommended to make note of the water heater model and serial number.
NOTE: A combustible door or removable panel is acceptable front clearance.
NOTE: Keep water heater and hot outlet piping securely out of the reach of children to prevent tampering with
the controls or contact with an extremely hot pipe.
The service life of the water heater’s exposed metallic surfaces, such as the junction box, is directly influenced
by proximity to damp and salty marine environments. In such areas higher concentration levels of chlorides
from sea spray coupled with relative humidity can lead to degradation of water heater components and cause
premature water heater failure. Such failures ARE NOT covered by warranty.
Failure of the water heater or components due to incorrect operating conditions IS NOT covered by product
warranty.
Incorrect ambient conditions can lead to damage to the heating system and put safe operation at risk. Ensure
that the installation location adheres to the information included in this manual. Failure to do so could result in
property damage, serious personal injury, or death.