Girard Products GSWH-1 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 7

• If you wish to install the flange as an integral part of the water heater housing
proceed to B: Installation of water heater with Integral Flange (below).
A: Installation of water heater with separate flange
1. Complete the "skin" application to the vehicle's outer wall.
2. Position water heater housing into the frame opening with the front edge aligned
evenly to the exterior wall (See Figure 3).
3. To prevent water and air leaks apply sufficient caulking around the entire frame
opening and the exterior edge of the water heater housing. Use a suitable caulking
material that will result in a permanent seal between the water heater and the
vehicle's frame.
4. Press the side walls of the water heater housing firmly against the frame to
expel any bubbles and ensure a good bond.
5. When ready to proceed, apply additional caulking or butyl tape to the back of
the door flange that will contact the RV sidewall around perimeter of the opening.
6. Insert the door flange into the water heater housing and press the flange firmly
against the sidewall.
7. Secure the flange to the vehicle using No.8 – ¾" flat head screws through each hole
along the perimeter. Verify that a tight seal exists between the side wall and the
flange. If not, repeat above steps.
8. Align each hole along the inside frame of the flange with the corresponding holes in
the water heater housing and secure to the frame using No.8 – ¾" flat head screws
using two screws per side.
9. Remove any excess caulking and clean all surfaces.
Figure 3
NOTICE
Apply caulking
along each side.
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