Rheem AP15121-1 - Manual (Page 5)

Installing the water heater.
The location chosen for the water heater must take into consideration the following:
Local Installation Regulations
This water heater must be installed
in accordance with these instructions,
local codes, utility codes, utility
company requirements or, in the
absence of local codes, the latest
edition of the National Electrical
Code. It is available from some local
libraries or can be purchased from the
National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
02269 as booklet ANSI/NFPA 70.
Canadian installations should refer to
CSA22.1, a copy can be purchased
from the Canadian Standards
Association, 5050 Spectrum Way,
Mississauga,ONT L4W 5N6
Location
Locate the water heater in a clean dry
area as near as practical to the area of
greatest heated water demand. Long
un-insulated hot water lines can waste
energy and water.
Place the water heater in such a
manner that the thermistor and
element access panels can be removed
to permit inspection and servicing such
as removal of elements or checking
controls.
The water heater and water lines
should be protected from freezing
temperatures. Do not install the water
heater in outdoor, unprotected areas.
Make certain the floor underneath
the water heater is strong enough to
sufficiently support the weight of
the water heater once it is filled with
water.
CAUTION: The water heater
should not be located in an area
where leakage of the tank or
connections will result in damage
to the area adjacent to it or to
lower floors of the structure. Where
such areas cannot be avoided, it
is recommended that a suitable
catch pan, adequately drained, be
installed under the water heater.
NOTICE: Installation in a closet or
confined space is not allowed.
Heat Pump Water Heater requires
approximately 1,000 cu. ft of
unconditioned indoor ambient air to
operate properly.
Clearances
Rear Top
2" 8" Min.
A— Diameter of water
heater plus 2" min..
B— Maximum 2″
NOTICE: Auxiliary catch
pan MUST conform to
local codes.
Catch Pan Kits are
available from the store
where the water heater was
purchased, or any water
heater distributor.
Catch Pan should not
obstruct cold inlet or drain
valve.
B
A To open drain, line
should be at least 3/4″ ID
and pitched for proper
drainage.
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Refrigerant
This heat pump water heater is factory charged with an environmentally
friendly, non-chlorinated refrigerant, R410A. This refrigerant has zero ozone
depletion potential.
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Inspect Shipment
Inspect the water heater for possible damage. Check the markings on the rating
plate of the water heater to be certain the power supply corresponds to the water
heater requirements. Rating plate is located on front of water heater.