18 Installing the Water Heater
To mount the water heater to the wall:
1. Ensure that the strength of the wall is sufficient
to support the weight of the water heater.
2. Securely attach the water heater to the wall by
affixing the brackets at the top and bottom of
the water heater using the provided screws.
3. Ensure that the water heater is level using a
leveling tool.
4. The top and bottom mounting brackets on the
water heater are adjustable to provide flexibility
in aligning the vent with the unit vent collar.
3.2 Mounting the Water Heater to
the Wall
Navien water heaters come with two upper and
lower mounting brackets that are pre-drilled at 16
in for easy installation on standard wall studs. If the
strength of the wall is insufficient or if the framing is
non-standard or uneven, reinforce the area before
installing the water heater.
Note
Avoid installation on common walls as
the unit will make some operational
noises while it is running.
WARNING
●
If the water heater is not properly and
securely attached to the wall, it could become
dislodged causing the exhaust vent pipe to
separate. This can result in carbon monoxide
emissions which could cause severe personal
injury or death.
●
Be careful not to drop the water heater while
lifting or handling it to avoid bodily injury or
damage to the unit.
●
Do not
rest the water heater on the bottom
end after removing it from the shipping
carton. Doing so may result in excessive
pressure on protruding pipes and cause
product damage. If you must put the water
heater down, lay it on its back or put it inside
the protective shipping base.
●
Install the water heater upright in the vertical
position. Installation in any other orientation
will result in improper water heater operation
and property damage, and could result in
serious personal injury or death.
CAUTION
●
Ensure that the structure of the installation
location is sturdy enough to support the full
installed weight of the water heater, including
water content of the heat exchanger and
related piping.
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The wall must be vertical, and it must be capable
of carrying the weight of the water heater.
●
Do not mount the water heater to dry wall that
has not been reinforced.
