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INSTALLING THE WATER HEATER
Indoor Location
Proper operation of the water heater requires air for combustion and ventilation. Provisionsfor combustion and
ventilation air must comply with referenced codes and standards.
• Installation distances may vary by local code. It is the installer’s responsibility to verify installation
requirements.
• Make sure before installation that the gas type you will use is the same type on the data plate.
• The water heater unit should be installed by professionals. Improper installation may cause failure or
dangerous conditions such as gas leaking or explosion.
• Water heater cannot be installed in an UN-VENTED bathroom, bedroom, basement, living room, closet,
outdoor, stairway or an exit area. If installed in an exit area, it must be at least 16.5 ft. or more away from the
exit.
• Vent pipe should extend from the wall at least 2”. The terminal must be at least 1.64 ft. away from
obstruction, and must be well vented.
• Vent pipe should slope 3° downward, to avoid condensing water and protect from rain entering.
• Vent pipe should avoid direct, strong wind because the downdraft will cause malfunction.
• The water heater should be installed far from any blockage, and with plenty of enough space for installation
and maintenance. Adequate clearances for servicing must be provided.
• The water heater should not be installed in the same room with a gas stove .
• When determining the floor clearance, a clearance of 6” must be maintained between the vent pipe and
combustible material. A side wall clearance of 6” and a top clearance of 12” must be maintained.
• The vent pipe can be up to 32 ft. in length with one elbow.
• The power socket connecting the water heater should be grounded properly with a GFCI circuit protector.
• The water heater should not be located in an area where leakage of the heat exchanger or connections will
result in damage to the area adjacent to it or to lower floors of the structure.When such areas cannot be
avoided it is recommended that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained, must be installed under the water
heater. The pan must not restrict combustion airflow.
• The water heater should be installed as close as practical to the vent termination to minimize vent length and
the number of elbows required for venting.
• A gas fired water heater or any other appliance should not be installed in a space where liquids which give off
flammable vapors are to be used or stored. Such liquids include gasoline, propane gas (butane or propane),
paint or adhesives and their thinners, solvents or removers.
• The water heater should be installed far from heat sources, flammable and dangerous materials. Because of
natural air movement in a room or other enclosed space, flammable vapors can be carried some distance
from where their liquids are being used or stored. The open flame of the water heater’s main burner can
ignite these vapors causing an explosion or fire which may result in severe burns, death or property damage.
• Raising the water heater will reduce, but not eliminate the possibility of lighting the vapor of any flammable
liquids which may be improperly stored or accidentally spilled .
• If the water heater is installed in a garage, it should be installed so that the direct ignition system and main
burner are no less than 18” above the garage floor.
• Hot and cold water lines should be insulated to conserve water and energy.
• The water heater must be located so it is not subject to physical damage, for example, by moving vehicles,
area flooding, etc.
• For other than a direct vent appliance, the appliance must be located as close as practicable to a chimney or
gas vent.
• DO NOT install water heater where subject to vibrations. or on the road use
• DO NOT install the water heater in Recreational Vehicles, Mobile Homes, Boats and other Watercraft.
• DO NOT install the water heater near vents for heating or cooling. A minimum of 4 feet should be
maintained.
• If the clearances stated on the Instruction/Warning Label, located on the front panel of the heater differ,
install the water heater according to the clearances stated on the manual.
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