Water Heaters - Catch Pan Installation

The water heater should not be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will result in damage to the area adjacent to it or to lower floors of the structure. Where such areas cannot be avoided, it is recommended that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained, be installed under the water heater. 

• An auxiliary catch pan MUST conform to local codes.
• Catch Pan Kits are available from the store where the water heater was purchased, a builder store or any water heater distributor.
• The catch pan should be 2” (5.1 cm) minimum larger than the water heater base diameter.
• To prevent corrosion and improve drain valve access, it is recommended that the water heater be placed on spacers inside the catch pan.