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Breaker must remain OFF until installation is complete.
SELECT INDOOR MOUNTING LOCATION
ONLY install INDOORS to prevent fire, serious injury, death or property damage.
FREEZE PREVENTION
The MODEL 3 should never be exposed to freezing conditions. Damage to the water heater as
a result of freezing will not be covered under the warranty. The use of chemical agents such as
antifreeze are not allowed and may damage the internal components of the water heater.
To prevent fire, serious injury, death or property damage:
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DO NOT install this product in a location where it may be subjected to freezing temperatures.
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If the water inside your tankless water heater freezes, it can cause severe and permanent
damage that is not covered under your warranty.
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DO NOT power water heater on if you suspect it may be frozen. Wait until the unit has
completely thawed before turning unit on.
MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS
• Locate the water heater in an area that provides easy access for any service or maintenance
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Insulate hot water pipes below 36˝ (0.9 m) to reduce the risk of burns for children. Make sure the
water heater and hot water outlet pipe are out of reach of children, so children are not able to
tamper with the temperature controls or injure themselves by touching the hot water outlet pipe.
The outlet water pipe can get very hot.
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This product does NOT require venting.
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DO NOT install in direct sunlight.
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AVOID installing your tankless water heater in a location prone to excessive humidity, moisture, or
dust, or in an area where it may be splashed with water or other liquids.
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DO NOT install under water pipes or air conditioning lines that might leak or condense moisture
MODEL 3 electric tankless water heaters are NOT approved by the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for use in manufactured or mobile homes.
To install MODEL 3 water heaters in manufactured or mobile homes, a manufacturer
would need to request and obtain HUD approval through an Alternative Construction
letter in accordance with 24 CFR § 3282.14 of HUD’s Manufactured Home Procedural and
Enforcement Regulations.
MODEL 3 electric tankless water heaters may be installed in modular homes if and only if
the modular homes are built following state and local codes. The MODEL 3 is listed as UL
499 compliant.
