Tools And Materials Needed; Parts Supplied; Electrical Requirements; Water Supply Requirements - Whirlpool GHWT160JXX2 Instrucciones De Instalación

Tools and materials needed

ruler or
measuring tape
pliers
pencil
flat-blade
screwdriver
tubing cutter
1/4" (6.4 mm)
drill bit
hand or
electric drill
open-end wrench(es)
to fit saddle valve
For new installation:
1/4" (6.4 mm) O.D.
copper tubing
bucket or pan
2 mounting bracket screws (and
2 plastic anchors if attaching to
dry wall)
Saddle valve kit to fit
water supply line
Kit must meet all local
codes and ordinances.

Parts supplied

Remove parts from packages.
Check that all parts were
included.
tank
mounting
bracket
tank
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Electrical requirements

WARNING
gloves
Electrical Shock Hazard
safety
glasses
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
If codes permit and a separate
ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only 15- or
20- ampere fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. It is
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only your hot water tank be
provided. Use an outlet that cannot
be turned on/off by a switch.

Water supply requirements

If local codes permit, the hot water
tank feed line should be connected to
the cold water supply line using a
saddle tapping valve.
Important: If local codes Do Not
permit the use of saddle valves,
special feed valves can be
obtained from your local plumbing
supply distributor.
Connection to hot water line is not
recommended. Energy will be wasted
in heating the water twice and the
magnesium rod used in household
heating may produce a "rotten egg"
taste.
Before You Start cont.
Recommended ground method
For your personal safety, the hot
water tank must be grounded. This
appliance is equipped with a power
supply cord having a 3-prong ground
plug. To minimize possible shock
hazard, the cord must be plugged
into mating, 3-prong, ground-type
outlet, grounded in accordance with
all national and local codes and
ordinances. If a mating outlet is not
available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have a properly
grounded, 3-prong, outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
If this unit is replacing a hot water
tank connected to a hot water supply,
the existing connection may be used.
A water filter is recommended if
your water supply contains sand,
grit or other particles. If a filter is
used, the water pressure to the tank
should not drop below 20 psi
(138 kPa).
3-prong
ground-type
outlet
3-prong
ground
plug
ground
prong
power
supply cord