Installation Guide

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The water heater must be located so it is not
subject to physical damage, for example, by
moving vehicles, area ooding, etc.
The water heater must be installed vertically
with the water, gas, and power connections
on the underside, pointing toward the ground.
Failure to properly install the water heater
outdoors as outlined in this manual can result
in unsafe operation.
Hot and cold water lines should be insulated
to conserve water and energy.
DO NOT install water heater where subject to
vibrations.
DO NOT install the water heater in
Recreational Vehicles, Mobile Homes, Boats
and other Watercraft.
DO NOT install the water heater near vents
for heating or cooling. A minimum of 4 feet
should be maintained.
If the clearances stated on the Instruction/
Warning Label, located on the front panel
of the heater differ, install the water heater
according to the clearances stated on the label.
Location
This water heater is for OUTDOOR
installation ONLY!
Make sure before installation that the gas
type you will use is the same type on the
data plate.
The water heater unit should be installed by
professionals from your local gas company.
Please don’t attempt installation by yourself.
Improper installation may cause failure or
dangerous conditions such as gas leaking or
explosion.
This water heater is an outdoor model and
must be mounted on a vertical wall. It must
not be installed indoors or in a conned
space. The water heater should be installed
close to the most frequently used outlet and
its position chosen with safety and service in
mind.
Make sure people (particularly children,
disabled, and elderly) will not touch the
hot water outlet or the ue terminal. The
ue terminal and air inlet must be clear of
obstruction and shrubbery.
If installed in a public corridor, please assure
that the surrounding area is free of debris,
obstruction and ammable materials.
The unit must be installed on a re retardant
area, and must be away from all ammable
materials. Clearance should be 1.75 ft to the
left and right side of ammable materials,
and 6.75 ft to the front.
The unit should be installed in open area
where strong currents are not prevalent
This unit is of high power and will consume
a lot of oxygen when working, so the
installation area must be well ventilated, and
air in and out of the area has no blockage.
The outdoor unit should not be installed in a
corridor with rooms on the both sides or in
the closed corridor.
Take measures to avoid direct wind, rain
and snow. The installation area should be
constructed of re retardant materials. The
power socket connecting the water heater
should be properly grounded.
Installing the water heater
WARNING: Combustible construction
refers to adjacent walls and ceilings and
should not be confused with combustible
or ammable products and materials.
Combustible and/or ammable products
and materials should never be stored in
the vicinity of this or any gas appliance.