Bradford-White Corp IGI-180R Water Heater User Manual


 
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Connectors of this water heater. However, it is recommended that at least 12” (30.5 cm) from the
top and 24” (61 cm) from the front be provided for servicing.
4. If the water heater is installed in a confined space, such as a closet, ventilation air must be
provided to prevent increased room temperature. Excessive ambient temperatures surrounding
the water heater may shorten the life of the controls.
REMOVE CARTON
Move water heater to a location near where it will be installed. Carefully slide water heater out
from the carton and remove all the contents.
MOUNT WATER HEATER ON THE WALL
Determine the proper height and location for the water heater to be installed. Consider the
venting system as well as the water and gas connections. Allow enough room for servicing the
water heater and maintain the clearances from combustible materials previously stated. The
water heater is supported on the wall by means of a top and bottom slotted angle bracket. For
convenience, the center hole of the bracket is slotted so that a center screw may be first installed
in the wall for hanging the water heater on the wall. Two more screws are then added on the
ends of the bracket to secure the water heater. Wall anchors should be used for the bracket
holes unless the bracket lines up with a stud. As an alternative, a suitable piece of plywood may
be cut to span the wall studs and the brackets fastened to the plywood. Make sure the anchors
are rated to support the 50 pound (23 kg) weight of the water heater.