GE GN75ENSRSA - Manual (Page 8)

Installation Instructions
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MOUNTING THE WATER HEATER (cont.)
Identify the installation location and confirm
that the installation will meet all required
clearances. Use mounting template to locate
screw or anchor locations.
Securely attach the water heater to the wall
using the brackets located at the top and
bottom of the water heater.
Ensure that the attachment strength
is sufficient to support the weight. Refer
to the weight of the water heater in
the Specification Guidelines. Four mounting
screws with 200 lb tensile load capacity are
required at a minimum.
ON WOOD OR SIDING: When attaching
the unit to wood or siding, mount 2 boards
suitable for anchoring to wall studs, between
the studs. You can do this before the wall has
been finished.
NOTE: Do not hang the unit on wood or
siding only. The unit must be secured to
studs.
NOTE: Screws provided must fasten securely and
directly into wood. If screws go through siding or
insulation and do not fully engage, installer must
supply correct screws.
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Wall installation
brackets
CLEARANCES FOR WATER HEATER
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL: As pertaining
to materials adjacent to or in contact with
heat-producing appliances, vent connectors, gas
vents, chimneys, steam and hot water pipes and
warm air ducts, shall mean materials made of or
surfaced with wood, compressed paper, plant fibers
or other materials that are capable of being ignited
and burned. Such material shall be considered
combustible even though flame-proofed,
fire-retardant treated or plastered.
To front
To top
To side
To floor/ground
To combustibles To noncombustibles
Top of heater 12 inches (305 mm) 2 inches (51 mm)
Back of heater 0 (zero) 0 (zero)
Front of heater 24 inches (610 mm) 24 inches (610 mm)
Sides of heater 6 inches (152 mm) 1/8 inch (3 mm)
Floor/ground 12 inches (305 mm) 2 inches (51 mm)
24 3 ⁄ 4 ″
CORROSIVE ATMOSPHERES
NOTICE: The water heater or intake air supply
should not be installed near an air supply
containing halogenated hydrocarbons
or near swimming pool chemicals.
MOUNTING THE WATER HEATER
CAUTION:
Reinforcement of the
wall is required in case the wall is not strong
enough to hold the water heater. Do not mount
to drywall unless mounting screws are secured
in wall studs.
Make sure the location of the water heater allows
for easy access and operation.
Wall studs should be utilized when mounting the
water heater to the wall. On masonry or concrete
wall, use concrete anchors or lag bolts.