Warning For Installations - A.O. Smith 910 Installation Manual And Owner's Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE INSTALLATION:
Do not install the heater where water, debris or
flammable vapors may get into the flue terminal.
This may cause damage to the heater and void the
warranty.
Prohibited
Do not install this water heater under an
overhang less than 3 ft (914 mm) from its top
or eaves. The area under an overhang must be
open to three sides (Outdoor models only).
Water heater vent terminator must be at least 2
ft (610 mm) away from an inside corner for both
outdoor installation, indoor single vent, or direct-
vent installation.
(610 mm)
3 ft
(914 mm)
2 ft
Inside
Corner
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Do not have the vent terminal pointing toward
any opening into a building. Do not locate your
water heater in a pit or location where gas and
water can accumulate.
Prohibited
Ensure that you meet the minimum clearances
shown below for a direct vent termination:
Do not install next to a dryer or any source
of airborne debris that can be trapped inside
the combustion chamber, unless the system
is direct-vented. The air intake must maintain
a safe distance from the dryer's exhaust vent.
This will help to prevent lint from being drawn
into the water heater's air intake.