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Mounting the Water Heater
CAUTION
Reinforcement of the wall is required in case the
wall is not strong enough to hold the water heater.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury and/
or product or property damage.
The mounting location for the water heater should allow
for easy access and operation�
The water heater is designed to be installed either inside
the wall cavity, between the wall studs, or outside the wall
cavity� Either installation requires the water heater to be
supported with a wooden support brace between the wall
studs or a piece of wood that is equal in size to the water
heater and securely attached to the wall studs before the
water heater is attached to it� This piece of wood can be
installed inside or outside the wall� Use wood screws to
secure brackets to the wall� If mounting to a concrete
wall, use lag bolts designed for concrete�
Make sure the proper electrical outlet or supply (120
VAC/60 Hz) is available and located near the unit� Direct-
vent models come with a 6-ft� (1�8-m) power cord, while
the outdoor models require hard-wiring or the addition of
a plug�
Position the upper mounting bracket and partially install
the center mounting screw� The clearance between the
screw head and the wall should be about 1/8 in� (0�3 cm)�
Hang the upper bracket on the screw�
NOTICE:
The image above may differ in appearance from
your water heater.
Using two mounting screws and washers, secure the
lower mounting bracket to the wall� Then, secure the
upper mounting bracket to the wall with two mounting
screws and washers�
Position the water heater and tighten the adjustment
screws to complete the installation� The rear of the water
heater can be positioned anywhere between 3/8 in� (0�95
cm) and 1 1/2 in� (3�8 cm) from the wall (indoor model
only)�
"If additional clearance is needed to the back wall in order
to to attach venting, utilize the mounting stays included
with the heater� Attach the stays to the heater mounting
brackets using the included screws, then follow the above
steps to attach the heater to the wall� The mounting
stays add 1 3/16in� (3cm) of clearance�
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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General
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3/8"- 1 1/2" min.
(9.5 - 30mm)
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