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Installation L.P. Gas Water Heater
3. Frame the cutout with 2 x 2 lumber or equivalent.
4. Bend all flanges 90° along the scored lines.
5. Block the Water Heater. Refer to “Blocking the Water
Heater” on page 8.
4.2 Blocking the Water Heater
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5 Blocking the Water Heater
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Water Heater
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Floor
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Cutout Frame
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Wood Block
1. Place the Water Heater into the cutout location.
2. At the back of the cutout, measure the distance
between the side of the cutout and the side of the
Water Heater.
3. Remove the Water Heater from the cutout location.
4. Mark the appropriate measured distance taken in
step 2 on each side along the back of the cutout.
5. Place a block of 2 x 2 lumber (minimum) that is at least
6 in. (15 cm) long at each marked location.
6. Secure the wood blocks to the floor.
4.3 Installing the Water Hose
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6 Hose Connections
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Cold Water Inlet
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Hot Water Outlet
1. Position the Water Heater onto the planned location
on the floor of the RV.
2. Remove the red thread protector from the 1/2 in.
(1.27 cm) hot water outlet.
3. Apply pipe sealant to the threads of the
1/2 in. (1.27 cm) National Pipe Tapered (NPT) hot
water outlet hose.
4. Connect the 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) (NPT) hot water outlet
hose to the proper fitting on the Water Heater using a
suitable fitting.
NOTICE: Allow flexibility in the water and gas hoses so
you can pull the unit forward through the wall 1 in.
(2.54 cm) past the skin.
5. Remove the blue thread protector from the 1/2 in.
(1.27 cm) cold water inlet.
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