Site Preparation; Water Heater Installation - Girard Products GSWH-1M Manuel De L'utilisateur

To install on carpeted area you must install a metal or wood panel under the water heater
that extends at least 3 inches beyond the width and depth of the unit. If water leakage can
result in damage to the adjacent area, install a drain pan that can be drained to outside of
the vehicle, under the water heater.
Verify that a clearance of 1 inch will remain after installation between the top surface of the
water heater and any combustible material. 0 inch clearance is acceptable for the sides.
Make sure that the front edge of the opening is surrounded by a solid frame to firmly
anchor the water heater; if needed, build an appropriate frame using 2" X 2" elements
(Figure 1)
The rough opening for the GSWH-1M should be 12.75" X 12.75" with right angle corners.
The exterior wall opening must be the same dimensions with no radius corners.
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Figure 1

Water Heater Installation

Remove the water heater from the box by grasping the metal sides of the housing and
lifting upward until it is free of the box.
• Lifting or moving the water heater using the Blower Assembly Support
Bracket/Exhaust Tube (Figure 1) may result in improper alignment of the vent
and/or improper alignment of the Sail Switch.

Site Preparation

12.75
12.5
12.5
RV floor or
fixed platform
12.75
Ensure that water and gas connections from the
vehicle are in place for installing the unit. Allow
sufficient length and flexibility in the water and
gas lines to reach the connections while the unit
is partially inserted into the opening.
IMPORTANT!
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