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Step 2: 5 The locaƟ on is not prone to 2 Locate the water heater’s

Verify that the locaƟ on physical damage by vehicles, circuit breaker and turn it OFF
(or remove the circuit’s
Ň ooding, or other risks.

is appropriate fuses).
On the old water heater,
Before installing your water heater, 3 remove the electrical
ensure that:
junction box access panel.
Vehicle
Stop Using a non-contact circuit tester,
The water heater will be:
1 • Installed indoors close to check the wiring to make certain the
the center of the plumbing Drain Drain power is OFF.
Pan
system.
WARNING! Working on an energized
Figure 8 -ര In a garage, install a vehicle stop
• In a suitable drain pan piped to an to avoid water heater damage. circuit can result in severe injury or
adequate floor drain or external death from electrical shock.
Avoid locaƟ ons such as aƫ cs,
to the building (Figure 6 on page 6 Disconnect the electrical
8). upper Ň oors, or where a leak 4 wires.
might damage the structure
• In an area that will not freeze or furnishings. Due to the normal Open a hot water faucet and
corrosive acƟ on of water, the tank will 5
• In an area that is suitable for install- let the hot water run unƟ l it is
ing the water heater vertically eventually leak. To minimize property cool (This may take 10
damage from leaks, inspect and
minutes or longer).
The locaƟ on has adequate maintain your water heater in accor-
2 space (clearances) for periodic dance with this manual’s instrucƟ ons.
servicing. Install a suitable drain pan under the INSTALLATION
water heater piped to an adequate
The Ň oor can support the drain. Inspect the drain pan, pipes, and
3 weight of a full water heater. surrounding area regularly and Į x any

leaks found. Drain pans are available at
Your area is not prone to your local plumbing supplier. Leaks are
4 earthquakes. If it is, use frequently in the plumbing system

special straps as required by itself and not the water heater.
Figure 9 -രLet the hot water run until it is cool.
local building codes.
NOTICE: The state of California re- Step 3: WARNING! Be sure the water runs
cool before draining the tank to reduce
quires bracing, anchoring, or strapping Removing the old water
the water heater to avoid its moving the risk of scalding.
during an earthquake. Contact local heater 6 Connect a garden hose to the
uƟ liƟ es for code requirements in your Read each installaƟ on step drain valve and place the
area, visit hƩ p://www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov, 1 and decide if you have the other end of the hose in a
or call 1-916-445-8100 and request necessary skills to install the drain, outside, or a bucket. (Note that
instrucƟ ons. Other locaƟ ons may have water heater. Only proceed if you can sediment in the boƩ om of the tank
similar requirements. Check with your safely perform the work. If you are not may clog the valve and prevent it
local and state authoriƟ es. comfortable, have a qualiĮ ed person from draining. If you can’t get the
tank to drain, contact a qualiĮ ed
perform the installaƟ on.
person.)

ResidenƟ al Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 9