Installation
Storage Instructions
NOTICE! Keep Electric Tankless Water Heaters stored in original packaging until installation.
Recommended storage criteria:
Store Electric Tankless Water Heaters where temperatures exceed 35°F (2°C) at all times.
Indoor storage is recommended.
Minimize excessive on-site transport to reduce risk of shock and impact damage.
Alternate storage:
If in the original crate, Electric Tankless Water Heaters will withstand outside storage for approximately 1 month in most
climates. The crate may not be capable of protecting the heater if left outside longer than this time frame.
If the Electric Tankless Water Heater is stored in an outdoor environment, care should be taken to protect the heaters
from:
• Rain or other falling precipitation via tarp or other waterproof media
• Runoff and accumulation o
f groundwater from any source that may exceed 1 inch (25mm).
NOTICE!
For heaters with ENHT freeze protection option(s): External plumbing to the heater(s) on a
n N
Series Skid
(C Series)
are
not freeze protected from the factory and on-site installation of freeze protection is the sites
responsibility.
NOTICE!
For heaters with ENHT freeze protection option(s): If the heater is stored where the temperature could
fall below 45°F (7°C), the heater must be powered immediately after hydro testing to ensure internal freeze
protection components are activated. Once the heater is installed and the on-site plumbing has been hydro tested,
the power supply must remain constant until the risk of freeze is eliminated. If this is not possible, the heater must
be drained. Freezing of the heater can cause serious damage. Follow notes in Start Up Check List section following
an electrical lockout/tagout procedure.
Packaging
Crates are constructed from 3/4" (19mm) OSB.
Crate dimensions approx: 48" x 60" x 100" (1219mm x 1524mm x 2540mm)
Crates should not be stacked.
Safety issues related to packaging:
•
Product should be transported with the care associated to packages labeled “FRAGILE” even if packaging is not
marked accordingly.
•
Standard safety procedures for forklift transport and large items less than 2000lbs (907 kgs) should always be
followed.
•
When stored, crate must be supported in entirety of its length and width.
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