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Lippert Furrion FWH09A-AM - Prepare Water Heater

Lippert Furrion FWH09A-AM
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Slot
Door Latch
Access Door
Door Cover
Baffle
Fig. 13
Prepare Water Heater
1. Take the water heater out of its packaging by grasping
the metal sides of the housing and lifting upward until fully
removed from the box.
2. Remove protective caps for COLD (blue), HOT (red) water
connector and GAS connector from back side. (Fig. 14)
Fig. 14
Cover Cap (Red)
Cover Cap (Blue)
HOT
Cover Cap (Black)
COLD
GAS
3. Position the water heater to its intended location and
follow the instructions below to finish the gas, electrical,
and water connections before finally securing the water
heater to the RV.
NOTE: Ensure area beneath and behind the appliance is
clean without debris and obstruction. Carefully slide the
appliance across the floor to prevent linoleum damage.
Gas Connection
1. Connect the gas service line
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on the back of the appliance. Use two wrenches to tighten
the compression fitting. Avoid dama
ging the unit by over-
tightening. (Fig. 15)
NOTE: Do not use sealing tape or compound on the
compression type fitting.
GAS
Fig. 15
Electrical Connection
1. Set the power switch (Fig. 16) in front of the water heater
to the “OFF
Power
Switch
Fig. 16
2. Connect the power supply wires (on rear of water heater
- white and black wire) to the appropriate nominal 12V DC
power source connection. (Fig. 17)
NOTE: The black wire is positive (+) and the white wire is
negative (-).
3. Connect the wall controller wires (2 blue wires on the
appliance). (Fig. 17)
NOTE: Polarity does not matter, the wires can be
connected to either blue wires.
12V DC
Power
Supply
Wall
Controller
12V
White: -12V
Not Provided
Black: +12V
Blue
Fig. 17
Water Connection
1. Connect both HOT and COLD water lines to the appropriate
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NOTE:
DO NOT over tighten connection fittings.
For new installations, it is advisable to flush the water
system of debris before connecting to the appliance.
Fig. 18
COLD
HOT
Securing the Water Heater
A. Integral Flange on Water Heater Body (front
mounting)
1. Verify that the gas, electrical, and water have been
connected correctly.
2. A
pply adequate water sealing material, e.g. butyl tape
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around the entire backside flange area and holes.
(Fig.
19) Evenly center the water heater in the frame. Push
the water heater backward until the flange is against the
frame.
NOTE: Do not use adhesive sealing material e.g. silicone
for the watertight seal.

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