5
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.
Canadian installations should refer to
CSA22.1, a copy can be purchased
from the Canadian Standards
Association, 5050 Spectrum Way,
Mississauga,ONT L4W 5N6
Location
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.
Drain Pan should not
obstruct cold inlet or
drain valve.
NOTICE:
If air
temperature in
installed location
drops more than
15°F (8°C) during
heating, air circulation
is insufficient for
efficient operation.
Utilize ducting to
direct cold exhaust air
to another location.
Locate the water heater in a clean dry
area as near as practical to the area of
greatest heated water demand. Long
un-insulated hot water lines can waste
energy and water.
Place the water heater in such a
manner that the thermistor 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.
For installation on floors other than
concrete, the floor isolation kit is
recommended to minimize vibrations.
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 drain
pan, adequately drained, be installed
under the water heater.
NOTICE: Installation in a confined
space will lead to higher power
consumption if adequate ventilation
is not provided.
It is recommended that the hybrid
water heater be installed where ambient
temperatures
DO NOT
exceed 145°F
(63°C).
Insufficient air exchange will result in
increased energy consumption levels.
Clearances
Rear
Sides
Top
0"
0"
6"
A— Diameter of water
heater plus 2" min..
B— Maximum 2
″
B
A
To open drain, line
should be at least 3/4
″
ID
and pitched for proper
drainage.
Refrigerant
This Hybrid Water Heater is factory charged with an environmentally friendly,
non-chlorinated refrigerant, R134A. This refrigerant has zero ozone depletion
potential.
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. Rating plate is located on front of water heater.
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