Can this unit be installed in my attic? I'd like to install it right where my water tank based water heater, which this unit would replace, is.
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No it is made to be outside. It would not have the proper ventilation inside of an attic.
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No, you cannot install this particular unit in your attic. It has an open exhaust, which means carbon monoxide would be spewing into your home. You would want to install a tankless that is meant for indoor installation. Also, if you are using the existing has line you would have to install a navien npe unit to utilize the 1/2 inch has line, unless to run a new line from your meter (either 3/4 or 1 inch depending on unit size and distance from meter)
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No, this unit is only for exterior use (we love ours), but interior models can definitely go in attic
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Hi I installed it myself extremely easy to do very small, works great . if not self installing you would need both needs a heavy guage electrical connection and rework copper piping from old water heater
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there are 2 aspects: electrical and plumbing. If you do not have the right guage wiring and breaker size then this electrical work has to be done. In addition you need a shutoff switch near the unit in case power has to be turned off to the unit. For the plumbing if the tankless is replacing and existing hot water heater that was in the same area, then the plumbing connections are more straight forward as described in the installation booklet. If the tankless is in a new location then there is a bunch of plumbing required. The installation booklet is pretty explicit on what is need and what connections are needed to the tankless. s
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no,keep it simple buy what is designated for your heater read info. on this one,just in case here it is,Don't buy this one unless you buy a new water heater and have someone qualified to run a new line that is 240v(10,000 watts, 40 amps, 250 volts, 60Hz capacity)
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Hi Jim,No, it cannot be installed in a garage. It vents directly out the front. They may make a model that can be installed inside, but not this one.I see no reason it could not be installed on a loop. The tech people at Rheem were great. Very helpful. I am sure if you call them they can help you find the right model & advise you about the loop. We are thrilled with this water heater. It has been better than expected!Good luck!Jenn
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I think in very well might be better to install 2 of them. I have a single level 2400--but has a bonus room above garage--and a very tall attic space. I got 1 and it is only cooling my attic 10 degrees or so in the heat of the afternoon. I may look to buy a 2nd one later on down the road.
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You need to run your own power to the unit. The unit is factory ready to accept your white, black and green wiring. I supplied power thru my bathroom circuit, thus the fan is on a gfi circuit....not that it needs to be. You can also adapt it into a cord and plug should you be in the attic with an electrical outlet nearby. Let me know if any other questions. Good luck!
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I don't see why you couldn't. Mine is up in my attic...so above or below...I don't see how that would make a difference.
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Directly into the unit. FYI, we have this and it really does not work very well. It cannot keep up in our home with putting humidity into the air in the winter. The best it gets up to when it's dry outside is 38. It's sitting in our attic:(
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It has to be installed near and piped to a duct. It will not work with a hot water heating system.
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Check your local codes. If you can use PVC for a regular water heater you can use it for a tank less system.
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Ours is installed indoors but this model can be installed either way. You are not supposed to install it in climates that have the potential to freeze. Freezing will damage the heater. Water will freeze in the boiler tank and crack it. So if you live in a cold location you should stick with a tank water heater. They hold hot water all the time so they won't freeze. The tankless ones don't heat the water in the boiler till you turn on the hot water. So if it's freezing outside and you don't use the hot water for several hours (like overnight) the water in the boiler will freeze, expand and crack the boiler. Ours is installed indoors but this model can be installed either way. You are not supposed to install it in climates that have the potential to freeze. Freezing will damage the heater. Water will freeze in the boiler tank and crack it. So if you live in a cold location you should stick with a tank water heater. They hold hot water all the time so they won't freeze. The tankless ones don't heat the water in the boiler till you turn on the hot water. So if it's freezing outside and you don't use the hot water for several hours (like overnight) the water in the boiler will freeze, expand and... » Read More Ours is installed indoors but this model can be installed either way. You are not supposed to install it in climates that have the potential to freeze. Freezing will damage the heater. Water will freeze in the boiler tank and crack it. So if you live in a cold location you should stick with a tank water heater. They hold hot water all the time so they won't freeze. The tankless ones don't heat the water in the boiler till you turn on the hot water. So if it's freezing outside and you don't use the hot water for several hours (like overnight) the water in the boiler will freeze, expand and crack the boiler. « Show Less
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Yes, that is he same model of water heater that I have and this is the part I used when my thermocouple stopped working this summer. I researched to see if you could just replace the thermocouple on this water heater, but you can't; you have to replace this entire unit, which this part does. Super easy to install too.
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I can only say that the pros who installed mine did need to go through the attic for the electrical connections. This fan/light/heater requires a dedicated circuit and they used the one for the jacuzzi they removed. I'm pretty handy, too, but this is not something I wanted to tackle, due to the electrical. It also needs a triple switch on the wall.
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I would not. It states that the heater needs to be mounted on a wall (vertical). The heater generates convection currents to remove some of the heat. If you take that away the unit could overheat.
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I use this water heater to REPLACE my electric hot water tank.It has been installed for several months now and is doing a perfect job.I am very glade I took the time and effort to install it.
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I would, but the unit is already installed in my attic in an area which is hard to access. I can tell you I located it behind a gable in my attic, and that place is directly above my master bedroom. When the unit goes on, for which I have verified it's operation, I can not hear it at night when I sleep. It is very quiet.