Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Locating The New Water Heater
Yon should carefully choose an indoor location for the new
water heater, because the placement is a very important con-
siderafion for the safety of the occupantsin the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water
heater is not intended for outdoor installation,
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
_CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in such a
manner that if the tank 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 suitab e drain
pan should be installed under the water heater.
I DraJn pans are available at your local hardware store. Such a drain pan must have a minimum diam- eter of at least 13/4 inches greater than the water
heater diameter and must be piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstances is the manufacturer or
observed.
1.The location selected should be indoors as close to and as
centralized with the water piping system as possible. This water heater, as well as all water heaters, will eventually leak, Do not install without adequatedrainage provisions
where water flow will cause damage,
CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKS.
CONSULT THE LOCAL UTILITY COMPANY TO EXAM-
Typical _nstaHation
INE INSTALLATION FOR PROPRIETY AND SAFETY.
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a
temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dishand permanentlywashing, and injureother sanitizingyou upon needscontactcan. Somscalde
people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others. These include the elderly,
children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handi-
capped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must take special pre- cautions. In addition to using the lowest possible
temperature settingthat satisfies your hot water needs, a means such as a mixing valve, should be
used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at
_alUmbing supply or hardware stores, Follow manu- cturers instructions for installation of the valves.
Before changing the factory setting on the thermo-
stat, read the "q'emperature Regulation" section in this manual.
[ Maytag to be held liable for any water damage in connection with this water heater.
ACAUTION
INSTALLATIONIN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The water ] heater must be located and/or protected so it is not I
subject to phys ca damage by a mov ng veh cle. | ] |
2.The location selection must provide adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
VACUUMRELIEFREQUIREDBYSOMECODES
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