Rheem 800 Series Owner's Manual page 25

INSTALLATION
WATER HEATER LOCATION
The water heater should be installed close
to the most frequently used outlet and its
position chosen with safety and service in
mind. Make sure people (particularly
children) will not touch the flue outlet.
Clearance must be allowed for servicing of
the water heater. The water heater must be
accessible without the use of a ladder or
scaffold. Make sure the temperature
pressure relief valve lever is accessible and
the front cover and burner can be removed
for service.
You must be able to read the information on
the rating plate. If possible leave headroom
of one water heater height so the anodes
can be inspected or replaced. Remember
you may have to remove the entire water
heater later for servicing.
Keep the water heater and flue at least
25 mm clear of walls, cupboards, timber or
any other combustibles and at least 500 mm
clear of curtains and furnishings.
Clearance Requirements
The water heater is to be installed at floor level and must stand vertically upright
Heavy Duty Gas Indoor Water Heaters
on a stable fireproof base as acceptable to local authorities. There are special
requirements in AS 5601 and AS/NZS 5601.1for water heaters installed in a
garage, an enclosed space and other locations. Remember all local authorities
have regulations about putting water heaters into roof spaces.
SAFE TRAY
Where damage to property can occur in the
event of the water heater leaking, the water
heater must be installed in a safe tray.
Construction, installation and draining of a
safe tray must comply with AS/NZS 3500.4
and all local codes and regulatory authority
requirements. AS/NZS 3500.4 also has
particular requirements when a safe tray
must be installed.
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