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General
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Mounting the Water Heater
CAUTION:
Reinforcement of the wall is required where the wall is not
strong enough to hold the water heater. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury and/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 of the wall. Use wood screws to
secure brackets to 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.
Attach the mounting bracket to the wall and secure
it by 4 screws and washers. Make sure it is level and
that it can support the weight of the water heater.
NOTICE:
The image above may differ in appearance from your water
heater.
Align the groove on the back of the water heater to
the tongue on the mounting bracket. When mounted
with the mounting bracket, the water heater will have
a 5/8" (16 mm) clearance from the back of the wall.
Using two screws and washers , secure the top and
lower mounting bracket to the wall.
NOTICE:
DO NOT connect power until venting installation is complete
(see Venting installation).
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