John Wood SpaceSaver (2.5 Gallon) - Manual (Page 4)

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Location Requirements
Site location
Select a location near the point of use. It must be installed
indoors and in a vertical position with water inlet and outlet
connections facing upwards and easily accessible.
The water heater should be located in an area not subject
to freezing temperatures. Water heaters located in
unconditioned spaces (i.e., attics, basements, etc.) May
require the water piping and drain piping to be insulated
to protect against freezing. The controls must be easily
accessible for operation and service.
This water heater is designed to be used for potable water
heating only.
This water heater does not have suffi cient capacity for use
with a spa or hot tub.
This water heater is not suitable for space heating.
Selected location must provide adequate clearances for
removing the front cover in order to service parts such as
the thermostat, element, temperature sensor, anode, high
limit reset, operating the relief valve, etc.
The water heater should be located so it is not subject to
physical damage by moving vehicles or area fl ooding.
The selected wall or cabinet must be capable of supporting
at least two times the weight of the water heater when fi lled
with water.
Mounting
NOTE: The water heater must be mounted to avoid moving.
1. Place the mounting bracket (see Figure 1) against the
mounting surface where you intend to install the unit.
The holes must be horizontally level, and the hooks
must be facing upward and angled away from the wall.
2. Verify that the mounting hardware and mounting
surface used to attach the bracket are strong enough to
support the weight of the fi lled water heater and piping.
3. Install the mounting hardware per instructions provided
with the hardware.
4. Align the two mounting slots on the water heater with
the hooks on the mounting bracket and seat the water
heater onto the bracket.
IMPORTANT: The water heater should be located in an
area where leakage of the tank or connections will not
result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater
or to lower floors of the structure. Due to the normal
corrosive action of the water, the tank will eventually
leak after an extended period of time. Also any external
plumbing leak, including those from improper installation,
may cause early failure of the tank due to corrosion if
not repaired. If the owner/operator is uncomfortable with
making the repair a qualified person should be contacted.
A suitable drain pan should be installed under the water
heater as shown below, to help protect the property from
damage which may occur from condensate formation or
leaks in the piping connections or tank. The pan must
limit the water level to a maximum depth of 64mm (2-
1/2 in.) and be 50mm (2 in.) wider than the heater and
piped to an adequate drain. Locate the water heater
near a suitable indoor drain. Outside drains are subject
to freezing temperatures which can obstruct the drain
line. The piping should be at least 19mm (3/4 in.) ID and
pitched for proper drainage. Under no circumstance will
the manufacturer or seller of this water heater be held
liable for any water damage which is caused by your
failure to follow these instructions.
2-1/2 in. (64mm)
Maximum
At least 2 in. (50mm) greater
than the diameter of the
water heater
Pipe to
adequate
drain
WALL
WALL MOUNTING
BRACKET
ANCHOR
(IF REQUIRED)
LAG SCREW
ANCHOR
(IF REQUIRED)
LAG SCREW
Figure 1
Mounting Bracket
Details