8 Installation
Warning
The installation must be done b
y a qualified person, in compliance with general and local
applicable
regulations (on page 4).
Caution
The w
ater heater may not be used in rooms where chemical substances are stored or
used because of the risk of explosion and corrosion of the water heater. Some
propellants, bleaching agents and degreasing agents etc. disperse of explosive vapors
and/or cause accelerated corrosion. If the water heater is used in a room where such
substances are stored or used, the warranty will be void.
For more safety instructions, refer to Safety instructions (see 6.1).
8.1 Packaging
A.O. Smith recommends to unpack the water heater at or near its intended location.
R
emove the packaging material carefully to prevent damage to the water heater.
8.2 Conditions
Warning
The w
ater heater must be installed on a non-flammable floor and surface.
8.2.1 Ambient conditions
The installation site must be frost-free. If necessary, adjust the installation site to keep it
frost
-free.
Make sure that the ambient conditions are correct to prevent malfunction of the electronics
in the w
ater heater.
Air humidity and ambient temperature
Air humidity Max. 93% RH at + 25 ºC
Ambient temperature Functionality: 0 < T < 40 ºC
8.2.2 Maximum floor load
Refer to the building construction engineer and the general specifications in the appendices
to mak
e sure that the maximum floor load is sufficient for the weight of the water heater.
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