Installation Guide

10 • Electric Mini Tank Water Heater
Figure 9 - Mounting for Drywall
Moun ng - Masonry Wall
(Solid Wall):
1
The selected wall or cabinet must
be capable of suppor ng double
the weight of the unit when
completely full of water (up to 150lbs).
2
The installa on area must
provide adequate clearances for
removal of the front panel and
servicing the unit.
3
Drill two 13/32” holes in the
masonry wall.
NOTE: The holes MUST be level
and at least 3-1/2” deep.
.
4
Insert the masonry wall anchors
into the drilled holes. Place the
wall bracket over the anchors
and screw the two Phillips head screws
 ght against the bracket.
Figure 10 - Mounting Bracket for Masonry Wall.
Moun ng - Floor
1
The fl oor selected must be
capable of suppor ng double the
weight of the unit when com-
pletely full of water (up to 150 lbs.)
2
Installa on area must provide
adequate clearances for servicing
the unit.
3
Place a suitable drain pan under
the unit. The pan must limit the
water to a maximum depth of
2-1/2” and be 2” wider than the unit. The
pan must also be piped to an adequate
drain.
NOTICE: Most codes require se ng the
water heater in a suitable drain pan piped
to an adequate drain. The drain pan helps
avoid property damage which may occur
from condensa on or leaks in the piping
connec ons or tank. The drain pan must
be at least 2” wider than the diameter of
the water heater. Install the drain pan so
the water level is limited to a maximum
depth of 2-1/2”.
4
Verify that the water heater is
properly set in place. Check that:
• The T&P Relief Valve will not be in con-
tact with any electrical parts.
• There is adequate space to install the
T&P Relief Valve discharge pipe and
that it can be piped to a separate drain
(and not into the drain pan).
• There is adequate access and space
around the water heater for future
maintenance.
DO NOT CONNECT ELECTRICAL
WIRING UNTIL YOU ARE
INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
NOTICE: Connec ng electrical power to
the tank before it is completely full of wa-
ter (water must run FULL STREAM from a
hot water tap for a full three minutes) will
cause the hea ng element to burn out.
IMPORTANT: The bottom of the water
heater shall be above the top of the drain
pan. Place heater on a stand inside the
drain pan to achieve this.
MAX
1
2
125°F
Figure 11 - A suitable drain pan piped to an
adequate drain can help protect flooring from
leaks and drips.
Step 4:
Connect the Temperature
and Pressure (T&P) Relief
Valve/Pipe
Most T&P Relief Valves are pre-installed
at the factory. In some cases, they are
shipped in the carton and must be installed
in the opening marked and provided for
this purpose and according to local codes.
WARNING! To avoid serious injury or
death from explosion, install a T&P Relief
Valve according to the following instruc-
 ons:
1
Install the new T&P Relief Valve
that came with your water
heater. Do not reuse an old T&P
Relief Valve. Install a T&P Relief Valve
discharge pipe according to local codes
and the following guidelines:
2
The discharge pipe should be at
least 3/4” inside diameter and
sloped for proper drainage. Install
it to allow complete drainage of both the
T&P Relief Valve and the discharge pipe.
3
The discharge pipe must with-
stand 250°F (121°C) without
distor on. Use only copper or
CPVC pipe. Do not use any other type of
pipe, such as PVC, iron, fl exible plas c
pipe, or any type of hose.
Figure 12 - The T&P Relief Valve discharge pipe
must be installed properly and piped to an
adequate drain.
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