Rheem AP15121-1 - Manual (Page 11)

Installation Checklist
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A. Water Heater Location
❑ Close to area of heated water demand.
❑ Indoors and protected from moisture,
wet conditions and freezing
temperatures.
❑ Area free of flammable vapors.
❑
1,000 cu. ft unconditioned indoor space.
❑ Provisions made to protect area from
water damage.
❑ Sufficient room to service heater.
❑ Eight inches (8") of clearance from
ceiling to top of heat pump water heater
to allow for air circulation.
❑ Access to condensate disposal.
B. Water Supply
❑ Water heater completely filled with
water.
❑ Air purged from water heater and piping.
❑ Water connections tight and free of
leaks.
C. Relief Valve
❑ Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve
properly installed and discharge line run
to open drain.
❑ Discharge line protected from freezing.
D. Wiring
❑ Power Supply voltage agrees with water
heater rating plate.
❑ Branch circuit wire and fusing or circuit
breaker of proper size. (Minimum 30
amp breaker)
❑
Electrical connections tight and unit
properly grounded.
❑ 10 gauge wire.
E. Condensate Lines
❑ Condensate lines from heat pump
installed correctly.
❑ Condensate lines from heat pump run to
a suitable drain location.