Rheem RS80-42BP - Manual (Page 9)

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Pre-Installation
These installation inspection procedures include;
• Review of local building codes for site
requirements and specific guidelines for plumbing
and electrical installation.
• Inspection of installation site.
• Completion of the Pre-installation Checklist,
including customer’s signature.
Site Inspection Equipment
• Pre-Installation Inspection Checklist
• Pencil or pen
• Ladder
• Tape measure
• Flashlight
• Water pressure gauge
• Pitch gauge
• Compass
Review Local Codes
• Review local codes and record on checklist:
• Area requirements
• Plumbing requirements
• Electrical requirements
• Roof support stress load and modification
requirements (including engineering review, if
necessary).
• Obtain building plans, if possible, to help locate
bearing walls and determine truss strength.
• Record extreme weather conditions on
checklist;
• Heavy-snowfall areas require roof-ridge
mount, see Figure below.
• High-wind areas require an additional
Bracing Kit.
• Installation sites subject to winds of more
than 50 m.p.h. require a specially
engineered frame.
• Cold areas need freeze protection for all
domestic plumbing lines.
This section will guide you to gather the necessary information to install the system correctly. Use it
together with the Installation Checklist to identify all installation requirements.
Roof Ridge Mounts