Figure 3b. Recommended Minimum Clearances For Service Access
REMOVE CRATE
1.Remove all banding and pry off crate sides carefully so as not to damage the water heater.
2.Carefully roll/lift the water heater from the crate base.
CAUTION
Do not drop water heater. Do not bump water heater jacket against floor.
Do not bump exhaust vent pipe against crate or other objects. This will damage the heater and cause it to be inoperable or create nuisance problems.
MOVE WATER HEATER TO PERMANENT POSITION by sliding or walking. Place drain pan underneath water heater.
INSTALL TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE (if not already installed).
DANGER
Temperature setting should not exceed safe temperature at fixtures. See water temperature control warning in Section V, “Water Connections”. If higher preheat temperatures are necessary to obtain adequate booster output, add an ASSE approved mixing device for hot water supplied to fixtures.
WARNING
Temperature and pressure relief valve discharge piping must be piped near floor to eliminate potential of severe burns. Do not pipe in any area where freezing could occur. Do not install any
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