Use and Care Manual
TANKLESS WATER HEATER
I. WALL-MOUNTING THE WATER HEATER
The water heater must be installed on a wall that can bear its weight (more
than 88 lbs. when fully plumbed and full of water).
Installing the water heater on a wall that cannot support its weight could result in property damage,
personal injury, or death. The water heater may be installed on any suitable internal wall (suitable
sound-proofing may be required when installing onto a stud partition wall).
This water heater is too heavy for one person to lift. It is highly
recommended to install the water heater with two people. Use caution as to
not drop the water heater, which could damage the water heater and cause
This wall mounting system is not seismic rated and should not be applied as
such. Failure to comply with the above and properly mount the water heater
could result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
POSITIONING THE WATER HEATER ON THE WALL
1. Attach the wall bracket on the location where you want to install the water heater. Ensure it is level and on
stud (16” centers) before proceeding.
2. Mark the four drill holes with a pencil or marker. Remove the wall bracket.
3. Drill four (4) holes using a 5/32 drill bit at the marked hole locations.
4. Mount the wall bracket to the wall with the four (4) included anchor bolts. Ensure the mounted bracket is
level. See Figure 4A.
5. Align the heater bracket grooves on the back of the water heater with the tongues on the wall bracket and
hang the water heater on the bracket. See Figure 4B.
Figure 4 – Wall Mounting the Water Heater
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
property damage and/or severe personal injury. Verify that the water heater is properly and securely
mounted before leaving unsupervised. Failure to comply with the above and properly mount the water
heater could result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.