Navien NPE-180A Quick Installation Manual

STEP 1 Before Installing
Read the Installation Manual and Operation manual before
installing.
This product must be installed and serviced by a licensed
plumber, a licensed gas fitter, or a professional service
technician. Navien is not liable for any damages or defects
resulting from improper installation.
When applicable, the installation must conform with Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 and/or CAN/CSA Z240
MH Series, Mobile Homes.
WARNING
Follow all local codes and/or the most recent edition of the National Fuel Gas Code
(ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54) in the USA, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code in
Canada (CAN/CGA B149.1).
Safety
DO NOT install in areas with excessively high humidity.
STEP 2 Installing
Unpacking

Mounting on the Wall

Do not install water heater on dry wall only
Drill in the supplied anchor
bolts after considering where
the vent termination will be
located.
Secure the mounting bracket to the
wall with the tapping screws and
anchors.
Quick Installation Guide
Navien water heater
Operation Manual and
Installation Manual
Wall mounting bracket
Tapping screws and anchors
Vent terminators
Wall flanges
Conversion Kit
Spare Parts
CAUTION
Lift up the water heater, rest the unit
on the hooks provided on the wall
bracket on the wall.
Location Requirements
Select the best location on "Choosing an Installation" in the installation
Manual.
Allowable minimum clearances
* (): for outdoor installation
** Back of the water heater: Min. 0.5"
Checking the Rating Plate
WARNING
• Before connecting the gas supply, determine the gas type and
pressure for the water heater by referring to the rating plate. Use
only the same gas type indicated on the rating plate. Using a
different gas type will result in abnormal combustion and
malfunction of the water heater. Gas supplies should be connected
by a licensed professional only.
• The appliance and its gas connection must be leak tested before
placing the appliance in operation.
• This water heater cannot be converted from natural gas to propane
or vice versa without a Navien gas conversion kit. Do not attempt a
field conversion of this water heater without a Navien gas
conversion kit. Doing so will result in dangerous operating
conditions and will void the warranty.
Navien America Inc. is not liable for any property damage and/or
personal injury resulting from improper conversions.
Removing the Front Cover
Remove the
4 screws
1
Model
NPE-180A / 210A / 240A
NPE-180S / 210S / 240S
For indoor installation
Clearance Indoor Outdoor
from: Installation Installation
Top 9 inches (229mm) 36 inches (900mm)
minimum minimum
Back 0.5 inches (20mm) 0.5 inches (20mm)
minimum minimum
Front 4 inches (100mm) 24 inches (600mm)
minimum minimum
Sides 3 inches (76mm) 3 inches (76mm)
minimum minimum
Bottom 12 inches (300mm) 12 inches (300mm)
minimum minimum
This water heater is configured for Natural
Gas from the factory. If conversion to
Propane Gas is required, the conversion kit
supplied with the water heater must be
used.