Rheem Marathon Point-of-Use Series Use and Care Manual - Page 9

Installation, Installation Check List, Notes

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Installation ! CAUTION If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits the manufacturer's instructions included with the kit must be carefully followed. Application of any external insulation to this water heater will require careful attention to the following: • Do not cover the temperature and pressure relief valve. • Do not cover jacket access panels to thermostat and heating element. • Do not cover electrical junction box of water heater. • Do not cover operating or warning labels attached to the water heater nor attempt to relocate them on exterior of insulation blanket. ! WARNING The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any damage or defect caused by installation, attachment or use of any type of energy saving or other unapproved devices (other than those authorized by the manufacturer) into, onto or in conjunction with the water heater. The use of unauthorized energy saving devices may shorten the life of the water heater and may endanger life and property. The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for such loss or injury resulting from the use of such unauthorized devices. Installation Check List A. Water Heater Location ❑ Close to area of heated water demand. ❑ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures. ❑ Area free of flammable vapors. ❑ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ❑ Sufficient room to service water heater. B. Water Supply ❑ Water heater completely filled with water. ❑ Water heater and piping air vented. ❑ 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 prop- er size. ❑ Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded. Notes Model No. Serial No. Date of Installation 7 Installed By:

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If local codes require external application of insulation blanket kits
the manufacturer’s instructions included with the kit must be care-
fully followed.
Application of any external insulation to this water heater will
require careful attention to the following:
Do not cover the temperature and pressure relief valve.
Do not cover jacket access panels to thermostat and heating
element.
Do not cover electrical junction box of water heater.
Do not cover operating or warning labels attached to the
water heater nor attempt to relocate them on exterior of insu-
lation blanket.
The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover any damage or defect
caused by installation, attachment or use of any type of energy
saving or other unapproved devices (other than those authorized
by the manufacturer) into, onto or in conjunction with the water
heater. The use of unauthorized energy saving devices may short-
en the life of the water heater and may endanger life and property.
The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for such loss or
injury resulting from the use of such unauthorized devices.
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Installation
CAUTION
!
WARNING
!
A. Water Heater Location
Close to area of heated water demand.
Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures.
Area free of flammable vapors.
Provisions made to protect area from water damage.
Sufficient room to service water heater.
B.
Water Supply
Water heater completely filled with water.
Water heater and piping air vented.
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 prop-
er size.
Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded.
Installation Check List
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Installation
Installed By:
Notes