GE GEH50DNSRSA - Manual (Page 14)

Installation
Water Heater
Instructions
Models GEH50DNSRSA and GEH50DXSRGA
The location chosen for the water heater must take
into consideration the following: LOCATION (CONT.)
WARNING:
This water heater SHOULD NOT
be installed in a space where liquids which give off flammable
vapors are to be used or stored. Such liquids include gasoline,
LP gas (butane and propane), paint or adhesives and their
thinners, solvents or removers. Because of natural air
movement in a room or other enclosed space, flammable
vapors can be carried from where their liquids are being used
or stored. The arc drawn within the water heater’s control can
ignite these vapors causing an explosion or fire which may
result in severe burns or death to those in range, as well as
property damage.
A—Diameter of water
heater plus 2" min.
B—Maximum 2"
NOTE: Auxiliary catch pan MUST conform to local codes.
Catch Pan Kits are available from the store where the water
heater was purchased, a builder store or any water heater
distributor.
Required clearances:
There must be a 7" clearance recommended (air space), with a
5-1/2" minimum clearance between any object and the front
and rear covers in the event service is needed.
A 14" minimum clearance is required to remove the
filter for cleaning. The hot and cold water plumbing
and electrical connections must not interfere with
the removal of the filter.
Condensation drain
The unit has a condensate drain; therefore a drain must be
available in close proximity to the unit. The drain must be no
higher than 36" above the floor (laundry drain is acceptable).
If no drain is available, then a common condensate pump with
a capacity no less than 1 gallon/hour must be purchased from
a local builder and supply store and installed.
B
A
Route to open drain.
Line should be at least
3/4" ID and pitched for
proper drainage.
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 Prevention Association,
Batterymarch park, Quincy, MA 02169 as booklet
ANSI/NFPA 70.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Check the markings on the rating plate of the water
heater to be certain the power supply corresponds to
the water heater requirements.
LOCATION
Locate the water heater in a clean dry area as near as
practical to the area of greatest heated water demand.
Long uninsulated hot water lines can waste energy and
water.
NOTE: Because this unit draws in air from the room to
heat the water, the room must be at least 10' x 10' x 7'
(700 cubic feet) or larger. If the room is smaller, there
must be a louvered door.
Place the water heater in such a manner that the air
filter, cover and front panels can be removed to permit
inspection and servicing, such as removal of elements
or cleaning of the filter.
The water heater and water lines should be protected
from freezing temperatures and high-corrosive
atmospheres. Do not install the water heater in outdoor,
unprotected areas.
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.
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