Westinghouse WGR050LP076 Installation Instruction
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WHL-001 REV. 12.17.14
PART 1 – GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
A. PRECAUTIONS
This water heater is for indoor installations only. Clearance to combustible materials
: 0” top, bottom, sides, front, and back. Unit must
have room for service:
24” front, 3” left, 3” right, 6” top, and 0” back are minimum recommended service clearances. (A combustible
door or removable panel is acceptable front clearance.) This water heater has been approved for closet installation, and installation on
combustible flooring. Do not install this water heater directly on carpeting. Use only Category IV vent systems.
combustible flooring. Do not install this water heater directly on carpeting. Use only Category IV vent systems.
INSTALLER
– Read all instructions in this manual before installing. Perform steps in the order given.
USER
– This manual is for use only by a qualified heating installer/service technician. Have this heater serviced/inspected by a
qualified service technician annually.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE GUIDELINES ON THIS PAGE AND HAVE THIS HEATER SERVICED/INSPECTED ANNUALLY
CAN RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE GUIDELINES ON THIS PAGE AND HAVE THIS HEATER SERVICED/INSPECTED ANNUALLY
CAN RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
If the heater is exposed to the following, do not operate until all corrective steps have been made by a qualified service technician:
1. FIRE
2. DAMAGE
3. WATER
Any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed immediately against the transportation company by the consignee.
1. FIRE
2. DAMAGE
3. WATER
Any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed immediately against the transportation company by the consignee.
DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF ANY PART HAS BEEN SUBMERGED IN WATER. Immediately call a qualified service technician.
The appliance MUST BE replaced if it has been submerged. Attempting to operate an appliance that has been submerged could create
numerous harmful conditions, such as a potential gas leakage causing a fire and/or explosion, or the release of mold, bacteria, or other
harmful particulates into the air. Operating a previously submerged appliance could result in property damage, severe personal injury,
or death.
NOTE: Appliance damage due to flood or submersion is considered an Act of God, and IS NOT covered under product warranty.
The appliance MUST BE replaced if it has been submerged. Attempting to operate an appliance that has been submerged could create
numerous harmful conditions, such as a potential gas leakage causing a fire and/or explosion, or the release of mold, bacteria, or other
harmful particulates into the air. Operating a previously submerged appliance could result in property damage, severe personal injury,
or death.
NOTE: Appliance damage due to flood or submersion is considered an Act of God, and IS NOT covered under product warranty.
Altering any Westinghouse appliance with parts not manufactured and/or approved by Westinghouse. WILL INSTANTLY VOID the
appliance warranty and could result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death.
appliance warranty and could result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death.
This water heater has been designed to heat potable water ONLY. Using this water heater to heat non-potable fluid WILL VOID product
warranty, and could result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
warranty, and could result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
B. IMPROPER COMBUSTION
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilating air. Adequate air is necessary for safe operation. Failure to keep the exhaust
vent and combustion air intake clear of ice, snow, or other debris could result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death.
vent and combustion air intake clear of ice, snow, or other debris could result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death.