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whl-605 Rev. 002 Rel. 000 Date 1.23.19
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From the Uniform Plumbing Code 2000 - Section 510 -
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Protection From Damage
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1. Water heaters generating a glow, spark or flame capable of
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igniting flammable vapors may be installed in a garage, provided
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the pilots, burners or heating elements and switches are at least
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eighteen (18) inches (457 mm) above the floor level.
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2. Where such water heaters installed within a garage are enclosed
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in a separate, approved compartment having access only from
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outside of the garage, such water heaters may be installed at floor
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level provided the required combustion air is also taken from the
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exterior of the garage. Fuel burning water heaters having sealed
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combustion chambers need not be elevated.
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3. All water heaters installed in areas where they may be subjected
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to mechanical damage shall be suitably guarded against such
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damage by being installed behind adequate barriers or by being
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elevated or located out of the normal path of a vehicle using any
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such garage.
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4. The Administrative Authority may require the use of an
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approved dielectric insulator on the water piping connections of
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water heaters and related water heating equipment.
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5. In seismic zones 3 and 4, water heaters shall be anchored or
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strapped to resist horizontal displacement due to earthquake
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motion. Strapping shall be at points within the upper one-third
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(1/3) and lower one-third (1/3) of its vertical dimensions. At the
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lower point, a minimum distance of four (4) inches (102 mm) shall
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be maintained above the controls with the strapping.
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6. A water heater supported from the ground shall rest on level
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concrete or other approved base extending not less than three (3)
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inches (76 mm) above the adjoining ground level.
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7. When a water heater is located in an attic, attic-ceiling assembly,
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floor-ceiling assembly, or floor-subfloor assembly where damage
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may result from a leaking water heater, a watertight pan of
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corrosion resistant materials shall be installed beneath the water
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heater with a minimum three-quarter (3/4) inch (20 mm) diameter
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drain to an approved location.
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Part 1 - General Safety Information
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This water heater is approved for indoor installations only and is
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not intended for use as a pool heater. Clearance to combustible
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materials: 0" top, bottom, sides, and back. Heater must have room
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for service: 2" front, 2" left and 3" right sides, 12" top, 2" back are
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minimum recommended service clearances. (A combustible door
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or removable panel is acceptable front clearance. A 3" minimum
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clearance must be provided from the appliance front cover to the
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removable panel or combustible door.) This water heater has been
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approved for closet installation and installation on combustible
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flooring. Install the water heater in a location where temperature
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and pressure relief valve discharge or a leak will not result in
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damage to the surrounding area. The appliance is rated Category IV
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(pressurized vent, likely to form condensate in the vent) and requires
a special vent system designed for pressurized venting. Use only
Category IV vent systems.
NOTE: Obey all local codes. Obtain all applicable permits before
installing the water heater.
NOTE: Install all system components and piping in such a manner
that does not reduce the performance of any fire rated assembly.
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