J SERIES INDIRECT WATER HEATERS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Advance Metalpres Inc. page 3
1.1 RECEIVING
INSPECT SHIPMENT FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE. All goods are carefully manufactured,
inspected, checked and packed by experienced workers. The manufacturer's responsibility
ceases upon delivery of goods to the carrier in good condition. Any claims for damage and/or
shortage in shipment or non-delivery must be filed immediately against the carrier by the
consignee.
Use care when receiving and unpacking the tank. The outer casing has been powder coated
and baked providing the tank with an attractive hardwearing easy clean finish, but it can be
damaged if mishandled. Dropping the tank may dent the casing or prevent proper operation.
It is recommended that a dolly be used to place the tank in its final location.
1.2 INSTALLATION CODES AND REQUIREMENTS
All applicable national, provincial/state, and local codes, laws, regulations, and ordinances
must be followed. They expand on and take precedence over any recommendations in this
booklet. Authorities having jurisdiction shall be consulted before installations are made.
If an external electrical source is utilized, the hot water tank, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (current edition) and/or the Canadian Electrical Code,
CSA C22.1 Part 1 (current edition).
If there is any conflict in the above requirements, the more stringent requirement applies.
The installation and service must also conform to the additional requirements in this manual. If
there is any conflict with a requirement in this manual and a code requirement, the code
requirement must be followed.
1.3 LOCATION
•This tank should not be placed where freezing might occur and is not to be installed
outdoors.
•*Except HR (HORIZONTAL) Series Tanks. This tank is designed for vertical installation.
Install the tank on an area that is stable, flat, level and capable of supporting the weight
of the tank when filled with water. See chart in section 1.6 for weight of tank when filled
with water. CAUTION: Failure to support and stabilize the water heater could result in
severe personal injury, death or substantial water damage.
•Although minimal clearance is required for this tank, ensure that there is sufficient room
for the water heater to access all of the fittings easily. We recommend a service
clearance of 24” around plumbing connections.
•CAUTION: The tank should be located in an area where leakage of the indirect water
heater or connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the appliance or
to lower floors of the structure. When such locations cannot be avoided, it is
recommended that a suitable drain pan, adequately drained (connected to a drain), be
installed under the tank.