Installation Instructions

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D. Water Temperature Adjustment
The water heater thermostat has been pre-set at
the factory at a temperature equal to or below
125
o
F (51.7
o
C) according to UL certi cation. See
Figure 1. If the water heater is going to have a
set temperature above 120
o
F, it is recommended
to use an ASSE 1017 rated mixing valve to avoid
severe burns or death from scalding temperatures.
Figure 1 - Thermostat
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.
Approximate Time / Temperature Relationships in
Scalds
120
o
F More than 5 minutes
125
o
F 1 1/2 to 2 minutes
130
o
F About 30 seconds
135
o
F About 10 seconds
140
o
F Less than 5 seconds
145
o
F Less than 3 seconds
150
o
F About 1 1/2 seconds
155
o
F About 1 second
Table 1 - Approx. Time / Temperature Relationships in Scalds
A. Model Overview
The following  gures detail speci c water heater model components. Some components may ship factory
installed. This depends on water heater model.
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.
B. Locating the Water Heater
NOTE: After adjusting the water temperature at the thermostat, allow the water heater enough time to heat
the water to temperature. After the water heater has stopped heating, use a thermometer to measure the water
temperature at a hot water outlet in the structure.
This water heater is certi ed 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  oors of the building. Any water
heater should be installed in such a manner that if it should leak the resulting  ow 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 shuto 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
• Never close existing ventilation openings
NOTE: When installing in a zero 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.