Whirlpool Water Heater 318686-000 用户手册

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: Do not remove any permanent instructions,

labels, or the data label from outside of the water heater or 

on the inside of panels.
•     Remove exterior packaging and place installation

    

 

 components aside.

•     Do not remove the envelope bag containing the

     

 

water heater literature from the side of the water

     

 

heater.

•     Inspect all parts for damage prior to installation and

     

 

start-up.

•     Completely read and understand all instructions  

     

  

     

before attempting to assemble and install this product.

•     Replace this manual inside the envelope bag when

     

 

installation is complete.

•   

 

 After installation, dispose of packaging material in

     

 

the proper manner.

  

This water heater should be installed in accordance

with the local code authority having jurisdiction, the 

power company or electric utility, and this installation 

manual. In the absence of local code requirements, 

follow the regulations set forth in the latest edition of the

National Electric Code, NFPA70. This is available from 

the following:
National Fire Protection Agency 

1 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269
American National Standards Institute

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018
Check your phone listings for the local authorities 

having jurisdiction over your installation.

This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with 

the installation, operation, and maintenance of your elec-

tric water heater and provide important safety information 

in these areas.
We urge you to read all of the instructions thoroughly be-

fore attempting the installation or operation of this water 

heater. This manual should be kept for future reference.
The manufacturer of this water heater will not be liable for 

any damages caused by failure to comply with the instal-

lation and operating instructions outlined in this manual.
If you lack the necessary skills required to properly

install this water heater or you have difficulty following 

the directions, you should not proceed but have a 

qualified person perform the installation of this water 

heater.
Examples of a qualified personnel include:          

licensed plumbers, authorized electric company person-

nel, and authorized service person.
Massachusetts code requires this water heater to be 

installed in accordance with Massachusetts Plumbing 

and Fuel Code 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing Code and 

248-CMR 5.00.
A data plate identifying your water heater can be found

adjacent to the energy smart module. When referring to 

your water heater always have the information listed on 

the data plate readily available, to include the model and 

serial number.
Retain your original receipt as proof of purchase.

The use of an insulation blanket on this water heater is 

not needed nor recommended. The purpose of an insula-

tion blanket is to reduce the standby heat loss encoun-

tered with storage tank heaters. Your water heater meets 

or exceeds the National Appliance Energy Conservation 

Act standards with respect to insulation and standby loss 

requirements, making an insulation blanket unnecessary.