Rheem RS80-42BP - Manual (Page 14)

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Installing the water heater.
Review the checklist for installation requirements.
Check the following before beginning installation.
Permits
Obtain required permits before installation.
Work Force
An 80 gallon storage tank weighs up to 242 lbs
empty, requiring a crew of two or more to install.
Inventory
Review Section on Frames, included hardware, and
all optional supplies before beginning installation.
Required Tools, Equipment and Supplies
Basic Plumbing, Electrical and Carpentry Supplies
• Metric wrench (36 mm open end wrench)
• 12” pipe wrench
• Two 12” adjustable (crescent)
• Wrenches
• Water pressure gauge
• Crowbar
• Copper tubing cutter
• Soldering kit
• Caulking gun
• 24” Spirit (bubble) level
• Cable cutter / stripper
• 6” diagonal cutting and long nose pliers
• 100' Grounded extension cord
• Screwdriver Set (# 2 Philip’s, 1/4” Slotted)
• Tape measure (100 Foot)
• 16-Ounce claw hammer
• Marking pen
• Utility knife
• 3/8”-drive socket set
• 2 Extension ladders
• Flashlight / electric lantern
• Pipe vice / cutter / threader
• Volt, ohm, ammeter
• Hacksaw
• 1/2” Electric drill with bit set
• Skill Saw with standard and masonry blades
• Crane, if required
• 1” Wood-boring bit
Consumable Supplies:
• Masking/duct tape
• Wood/sheet metal screws
• Dielectric pipe unions
• Waterproof sealing compound
• 5/16” Lag Screws, 1 3/4”, 2”, 3”, 6”, as required
• Washers
• Nails, 16g, or assorted, as required
• Silicone sealant
• 2' x 4' x 8'4” redwood, treated-wood or
• Unistrut runners, as required
NOTICE: This guide recommends minimum branch circuit sizing and wire size based on National Electric Code.
Refer to the wiring diagrams in this manual for field wiring connections.
Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size Guide
Total Water Recommended Over Current Protection Copper Wire Size AWG Based
Heater Wattage (fuse or circuit breaker amperage rating) on N.E.C. Table 310-16 (75°C)
208V 240V 277V 480V 208V 240V 277V 480V
3,000 or lower 20 20 15 15 12 12 14 14
4,000 25 25 20 15 10 10 12 14
4,500 30 25 25 15 10 10 10 14
• Review the checklist with the customer
and discuss all installation
requirements and procedures.
• Ask the customer to sign the checklist.
Customer Approval