GE AP12170-4 - Manual (Page 11)

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Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning
T
roubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
Installation checklist.
Water Heater Location
■ Close to area of heated water
demand.
■ Indoors and protected from
freezing temperatures.
■ Area free of flammable vapors.
■ Sufficient fresh air supply for
proper operation of water heater.
■ Provisions made to protect area
from water damage.
■ Sufficient room to service heater.
Water Supply
■ Water heater completely filled
with water.
■ Air purged from water heater and
piping.
■ Water connections tight and
free of leaks.
Relief Valve
■ Temperature and Pressure Relief
Valve properly installed and
discharge line run to open drain.
■ Discharge line protected from
freezing.
Wiring
■ Power supply voltage agrees with
water heater rating plate.
■ Branch circuit wire and fusing or
circuit breaker of proper size.
■ Electrical connections tight and
unit properly grounded.