CODES
The equipment shall be installed in accordance with those installation regulations in force in the local area where the installation is to be made. These shall be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction shall be consulted before installations are made. In the absence of such requirements, the installation shall conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. When the appliance is installed in Canada, it must conform to the CAE C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and/or local Electrical Codes.
APPROVALS
This complete appliance is design certified and Listed by Underwriters Laboratories as a commercial storage electric water heater. This water heater bears the UL certification for the United States as tested under the Standard for Electric Booster and Commercial Storage Tank Water Heaters, UL1453 and
6.The floor on which the appliance is installed must be capable of supporting the total weight of the water heater when completely filled with water. Combustible floor locations may be used. Maintain required clearances from combustible surfaces.
7.The appliance must not be installed on carpet.
8.The appliance must be installed indoors where it is protected from exposure to wind, rain and weather.
9.Locate the appliance as close as possible to the point of major hot water usage, the water piping and branch electrical circuit wiring.
10.Insulate water piping to control heat loss and possible condensation.
11.The appliance must be located in an area that is not subject to freezing. The ambient temperature of the space where the appliance is installed must not go below 32°F (0°C) or above 104°F (40°C).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
LOCATION OF UNIT
1.Locate the appliance so that if water connections should leak, water damage will not occur. When such locations cannot be avoided, it is recommended that a suitable drain pan, adequately drained, be installed under the unit. Under no circumstances is the manufacturer to be held responsible for water damage in connection with this unit, or any of its components.
2.Insure that the appliance is located near an acceptable drain so that the vessel can be properly drained when performing service or maintenance. The drain must
also provide adequate drainage in the event of leakage from the tank or related piping. The drain must prevent water damage to the adjacent area and lower floors of the structure.
3.The appliance must be installed so that the electrical components are protected from water (dripping, spraying, etc.) during appliance operation and service (replacing of fuses, elements, etc.)
4.Appliances located in a garage or parking structure shall be installed so that the jacket and all piping shall be located or protected so that it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.
5.The appliance must be installed on a level floor. Shim the base as necessary if leveling is required.
CAUTION
This water heater, as well as all water heaters will eventually leak. Installation of the water heater should be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank, piping or any connections should leak, the flow of water will not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan must be installed under the water heater. Drain pans may be fabricated or purchased from your plumbing wholesaler. The drain pan must be piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstances is the manufacturer to be held liable for any water damage in connection with this water heater.
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