Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Locating The New Water
Heater
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important con-
sideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and
for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not intended for outdoor installation,
ACAUTION
WATER HEATERSEVENTUALLYLEAK: 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. Forthis 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 should be installed under
the water heater. Drainpans are available at your local hardware store. Such a drain pan must have a minimum
diameter of at least 1¾ inches greater than the water heater diameter and must be piped to an adequate
Whether replacing | an old water heater or putting the water | drain. Under no circumstances is the | manufacturer or | ||
heater in a new location, | the following critical points must be | Maytag to be held liable for any water | damage in con- | ||
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1. The location selected | should be indoors | as close to and as | il CAUTION | ] | |
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centralized with | the water piping system | as possible. This | INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The water I | ||
water heater, as well as all water heaters, will eventually leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions
where water flow will cause damage.
Typical Installation
CONSULT THE LOCAL UTILITY COMPANY TO EXAM- INE INSTALLATION FOR PROPRIETY AND SAFETY.
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HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
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2.The location selection must provide adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
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intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a I CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKS.. temperature which will satisfy clothes washing,
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anddish permanentlywashing, and injureother sanitiyouzuponing needscontactcan.Somescald I 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
plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manu-
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