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Installation (Locating The Water Heater) continued-
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE
NOT CERTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING:
•
Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and natural gas have
an odorant added by the gas supplier that aids in the detection
of the gas.
•
Most people recognize this odor as a "sulfur" or "rotten egg"
smell.
•
Other conditions, such as "odorant fade" can cause the
odorant to diminish in intensity, or "fade", and not be as
readily detectable.
•
If you have a diminished sense of smell, or are in any way
unsure of the presence of gas, immediately contact your gas
supplier from a neighbor's telephone.
•
Gas detectors are available. Contact your gas supplier, or
plumbing professional, for more information.
The water heater must be located close enough to the outside wall to keep the
venting distance within the maximum distance described in the installation
instructions. Locate the water heater as close as possible to the vent opening.
Read the venting section in this installation instruction manual before locating
the water heater.
This water heater must be located in an area where leakage of the tank or water
line connections and the combination temperature and pressure relief valve will
not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors
of the structure. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan
adequately piped for proper drainage must be installed under the water heater.
The pan must not restrict combustion air flow. The drain pan must have a
minimum length and width of at least 4 in. (10.2 cm) greater than the diameter
of the water heater and must not restrict proper combustion air flow to the water
heater. The drain pan, as described above, can be purchased from your
plumbing professional. The drain pan must be piped to an adequate drain. The
piping must be at least 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) in diameter and pitched for proper
drainage.
It is recommended that a minimum clearance of four (4) inches (10.2 cm) be
provided on the side of the water heater for servicing and maintenance of the
combination temperature and pressure relief valve.
This water heater MUST be installed indoors out of the wind and weather.
Note: For California installation this water heater must be braced,
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. See
instructions for correct installation procedures. Instructions may be
obtained from the DSA Headquarters Office: 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100,
Sacramento CA 95811.
WARNING
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