Maytag HRE2940L - Manual (Page 9)

Locating The New Water
Heater
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new
water heater, because the placement is a very important con-
sideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and
for the most economical use of the appliance. This water
heater is not intended for outdoor installation.
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water
heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
observed.
1. The location selected should be indoors as close to and as
centralized with the water piping system as possible. This
water heater, as well as all water heaters, will eventually
leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions
where water flow will cause damage.
CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the
water heater must be accomplished in such a manner
that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow
of water will not cause damage to the structure. For this
reason, it is not advisable to install the water heater in
an attic or upper floor. When such locations cannot be
avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under
the water heater. Drain pans are available at your local
hardware store. Such a drain pan must have a minimum
diameter of at least 1
3 ⁄
4
inches greater than the water
heater diameter and must be piped to an adequate
drain.
2. The location selection must provide adequate clearances for
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
CAUTION
INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The water
heater must be located and/or protected so it is not
subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.
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Instructions for Installation (cont’d)
* WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a
temperature which will satisfy clothes washing,
dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald
and permanently injure you upon contact. Some
people are more likely to be permanently injured by
hot water than others. These include the elderly,
children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handi-
capped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits
into one of these groups or if there is a local code or
state law requiring a certain temperature water at
the hot water tap, then you must take special pre-
cautions. In addition to using the lowest possible
temperature setting that satisfies your hot water
needs, a means such as a mixing valve, should be
used at the hot water taps used by these people or
at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at
plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manu-
facturers instructions for installation of the valves.
Before changing the factory setting on the thermo-
stat, read the “Temperature Regulation” section in
this manual.
CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKS.
CONSULT THE LOCAL UTILITY COMPANY TO EXAM-
INE INSTALLATION FOR PROPRIETY AND SAFETY.
Typical Installation
COLD WATER INLET
SHUTOFF VALVE
UNION
TO SUITABLE DRAIN
DISCHARGE
PIPE
(Do not cap
or plug)
ACCESS COVER
ACCESS COVER
*MIXING VALVE
3/4 ″ THREADED
CONNECTORS
TEMPERATURE-
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
TEMPERED
WATER
OUTLET
ELBOW
HOT
WATER
OUTLET
ELECTRICAL
JUNCTION BOX
DRAIN VALVE
UNION
6 ″ AIR GAP
VACUUM RELIEF REQUIRED BY SOME CODES
(REFER TO LOCAL CODES)