应该按照当地有关主管部门，供电局，以及本安装说明书的有关规定安装本热水器。如果当地没有相关的规定和要求，则请按照《美国全国电气法》最新版本NFPA 70的的有关规定进行安装。《美国全国电气法》在下列单位可以买到：
　　National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)
　　1 Batterymarch Park
　　Quincy, MA 02269

　　American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
　　1430 Broadway
　　New York, NY 10018

　　This water heater should be installed in accordance with the local code authority having jurisdiction, the power company or electric utility, and this installation manual. In the absence of local code requirements, follow the regulations set forth in the latest edition of the National Electric Code, NFPA 70. This is available from the following:

　　National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)
　　1 Batterymarch Park
　　Quincy, MA 02269

　　American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
　　1430 Broadway
　　New York, NY 10018

　　从电话簿上查询与热水器安装有关的当地主管部门的的电话。
　　Check your phone listings for the local authorities having jurisdiction over your installation.

　　本手册目的是为了让用户熟悉电热水器的安装、操作和保养维护，并提供有关的重要安全信息。
　　This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the installation, operation, and maintenance of your electric water heater and to provide important safety information in these areas.

　　我们要求用户在安装或使用本热水器之前，阅读本说明书的所有内容。请妥善保管本手册，以备将来参考。
　　We urge you to read all of the instructions thoroughly before attempting the installation or operation of this water heater. This manual should be kept for future reference.

　　对于没有遵守本手册所说明的安装和操作方法导致的任何伤害，本热水器制造商将不承担任何责任。
　　The manufacturer of this water heater will not be liable for any damages caused by failure to comply with the installation and operating instructions outlined in this manual.

　　如果您不具备正确安装本热水器的必要技能，或难于按照说明书的规定去做，那么您就不应该从事这项工作，而应该请有资格的人员来进行本热水器的安装。美国马萨诸塞州法律要求本热水器应该按照《美国马萨诸塞州管道和燃气法》248 CMR 2.00和5.00节的有关规定安装。
　　If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install this water heater or you have difficulty following the instructions, you should not proceed but have a qualified person perform the installation of this water heater. Massachusetts code requires this water heater to be installed in accordance with Massachusetts Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code 248 CMR section 2.00 and 5.00.

　　在加热元件孔附近可以看到标示您的热水器的参数板。从这块参数板上，可以方便的了解您的热水器的有关参数。
　　A data plate identifying your water heater can be found adjacent to the element door. When referring to your water heater always have the information listed on the data plate readily available.

　　请保留您的原始发票作为购买证明。
　　Retain your original receipt as proof of purchase.

热水器的开箱
Unpacking the Water Heater

超重危险 Excessive Weight Hazard 　　需要两个以上的人员来搬运和安装热水器。 　　不遵守这些说明可能会导致后背或其他伤害。 　　Use two or more people to move and install water heater. 　　Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

打开包装箱
Removing Packing Materials

　　重要提示：不要把热水器外壳或各种板的内侧的任何永久性说明、标签或参数板拆卸掉。
　　Important: Do not remove any permanent instructions, labels, or the data label from outside of the water heater or on the inside of panels.

• 把外部包装拆卸掉，并把需要安装的部件放在旁边。
  Remove exterior packing and place installation components aside.
• 在安装和启动之前，请检查所有的部件是否有损坏。
  Inspect all parts for damage prior to installation and start-up.
• 在组装和安装本热水器之前，请完整的阅读本说明书的全部内容。
  Completely read all instructions before attempting to assemble and install this product.
• 安装后，以适当方式处置包装材料。
  After installation, dispose of packaging material in the proper manner.