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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 first 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 ⁹⁄₆₄"diameter holes into the
bottom of the water heater. (See Fig. 3).
ASerial number
984 01011
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 flush 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
Front
Rear
Bottom
of water
heater
Bottom
panel of
pipe
cover
Fig. 3 Using bottom panel as drill template
Heater Front
Heater Rear
Hole
diameter
⁹/₆₄" x 4
Bottom
panel
must be
flush to
here
Bottom
panel
must be
flush to
here
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.