Install Instructions
Residenal Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 9
Before installing your water heater,
ensure that:
The water heater will be:
• Installed indoors close to
the center of the plumbing
system.
• In a suitable drain pan piped to an
adequate oor drain or external to
the building (See page 8, gure 6).
• In an area that will not freeze
• In an area that is suitable for install-
ing the water heater vercally
The locaon has adequate
space (clearances) for periodic
servicing.
3
The oor can support the
weight of a full water heater.
Your area is not prone to
earthquakes. If it is, use
special straps as required by
local building codes.
The state of California re-
quires bracing, anchoring, or strapping
the water heater to avoid its moving
during an earthquake. Contact local
ulies for code requirements in your
area, visit hp://www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov,
or call 1-916-445-8100 and request
instrucons. Other locaons may have
similar requirements. Check with your
local and state authories.
5
The locaon is not prone to
physical damage by vehicles,
ooding, or other risks.
6
Avoid locaons such as acs,
upper oors, or where a leak
might damage the structure
or furnishings. Due to the normal
corrosive acon of water, the tank will
eventually leak. To minimize property
damage from leaks, inspect and
maintain your water heater in accor-
dance with this manual’s instrucons.
Install a suitable drain pan under the
water heater piped to an adequate
drain. Inspect the drain pan, pipes, and
surrounding area regularly and x any
leaks found. Drain pans are available in
local hardware stores. Leaks are
frequently in the plumbing system
itself and not the water heater.
heater
Read each installaon step
and decide if you have the
necessary skills to install the
water heater. Only proceed if you can
safely perform the work. If you are not
comfortable, have a qualied person
perform the installaon.
Locate the water heater’s
circuit breaker and turn it OFF
(or remove the circuit’s
fuses).
3
On the old water heater,
remove the electrical
junction box access panel.
Using a non-contact circuit tester,
check the wiring to make certain the
power is OFF.
-
Disconnect the electrical
wires.
5
Open a hot water faucet and
let the hot water run unl it is
cool (This may take 10
minutes or longer).
6
Connect a garden hose to the
drain valve and place the
other end of the hose in a
drain, outside, or a bucket. (Note that
sediment in the boom of the tank
may clog the valve and prevent it
from draining. If you can’t get the
Vehicle
Stop
Drain
Drain
Pan
In a garage, install a vehicle stop to avoid water
heater damage.
Let the hot water run unl it is cool.
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