State P6 20 10 MS K - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
Preparing for the New Installation
Thank You
for purchasing this water heater.
Properly installed and maintained, it should give you
years of trouble free service.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual
UL-Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten Rd.,
Northbrook, IL 60062
National Electrical Code-This publication is available
from your local government or public library or electric
company or by writing to UL above.
ANSI-American National Standards Institute
1. Read the “General Safety” section on page 2 of this
manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If
you don’t follow the safety rules, the water heater will
not operate properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation,
operation, and maintenance of this electric water
heater. It also contains warnings throughout the manu-
al that you must read and be aware of. All warnings
and all instructions are essential to the proper opera-
tion of the water heater and your safety. Since we can-
not put everything on the first few pages, READ THIS
ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL
OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
2. The installation must conform with the instructions in this
manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in
the absence of Local Codes, with the latest edition of the
National Electrical Code. This publication is available
from your local government or public library or electric
company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories, 333
Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
3. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do
not understand any portion of the instructions, call the
manufacturer whose name appears on the rating plate.
4. Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the
water heater. Correct electrical wiring and connections
are very important in preventing death from possible
electrical shock and fires.
Examine the location to ensure the water heater com-
plies with the “Locating the New Water Heater” section.
5. For California installation this water heater must be
braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or mov-
ing during an earthquake. See instructions for correct
installation procedures. Instructions may be obtained
from your local dealer, wholesaler, public utilities or
California Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814.
6. Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be
installed in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR
2.00: State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00.
Locating the New Water Heater
Facts to Consider About the
Location
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the
new water heater, because the placement is a very impor-
tant consideration for the safety of the occupants in the
building and for the most economical use of the appli-
ance. 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 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 even-
tually leak. Do not install without adequate drainage
provisions where water flow will cause damage.
2. The location selection must provide adequate clear-
ances for servicing and proper operation of the water
heater.
CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the
water heater should 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 rea-
son, 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. Drain pans are available from a local plumbing con-
tractor or hardware store. Such a drain pan must be piped
to an adequate drain. Under no circumstances is the manu-
facturer to be held liable for any water damage in connec-
tion with this water heater.
CAUTION
INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The water
heater must be located and/or protected so it is not sub-
ject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.