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Pipe Cover Installation Manual

2 Installation

1. Ensure all items listed in Section 1.1 are complete.
2. Water heaters listed in Section 1.2 with date codes
FD984 and later are equipped with screw holes for the
pipe cover. The FD code is the fi rst 3 numbers in the
appliance's serial number (see Fig.2, pos. A). For all
earlier models, use the bottom panel of the pipe cover
as a template to drill four
bottom of the water heater. (See Fig. 3).
A Serial number
Fig. 2 Rating plate sticker with serial number (right side of heater)
3. For heaters without pre-drilled holes, place the water
heater on its back with the front cover removed. Position
bottom panel of pipe cover over the bottom of the water
heater being sure to line up fl ush where indicated (See
Fig. 4). Once aligned, mark the four holes in the bottom
panel for drilling. Remove bottom panel and drill four
⁹⁄₆₄"
diameter holes into the bottom of the water heater.
CAUTION:
Drill carefully ensuring not to damage components
inside of the water heater casing
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⁹⁄₆₄"
diameter holes into the
984 01011
Bottom
panel of
pipe
cover
Bottom
of water
heater
Fig. 3 Using bottom panel as drill template
Heater Front
Hole
diameter
⁹/₆₄"
x 4
HOT
Bottom
GAS
panel
must be
flush to
here
Heater Rear
Fig. 4 Drill template alignment to water heater bottom
3. Hang the water heater following the appliance's
installation instructions.
4. Complete the pipework. It is recommended to install
an electrical junction box with an electrical outlet inside
the pipe cover.
Technical specifi cations are subject to change without prior
Front
HOT COLD
GAS
Rear
COLD
Bottom
panel
must be
flush to
here
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