Rheem CRTGH-95X Series Use And Care Manual page 29

ChoosingaLocation(cont.)
• E veryventorairintakepipepenetrationofaflooror
ceilingshouldbesealed.
• F ailuretoinstallandproperlyventthewaterheater
totheoutdoorsasoutlinedonpages34through46
canresultinunsafeoperation.
• L onghotwaterlinesshouldbeinsulatedtoconserve
waterandenergy.
• T hewaterheaterandwaterlinesshouldbeprotected
fromexposuretofreezingtemperatures.
• D onotinstallthewaterheaterin
areasprohibitedbyCAN/CSAB149.1
NaturalGasandPropaneInstallation
Code.
• D onotinstallthewaterheaterwhere
itissubjecttovibrations.
• D onotinstallthewaterheaterina
recreationalvehicle,mobilehome,
boat,orotherwatercraft.
• D onotinstallthewaterheaternear
ventsforheatingandcoolingunless
aminimumclearanceof4ft(1.2m)is
maintained.
Sealed
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
0" min.
12" min.
(0 mm)
(300 mm)
12" min.
(300 mm)
• M inimumwaterheaterclearancesfromcombustible
andnoncombustibleconstructionareasfollows:
–1/2in.(1.3cm)forsides
–0in.(0cm)forrearwithsupportbracket(s)
–12in.(30cm)fromthebottom,top,andfront
0"
(0 mm)
12" min.
1/2" min.
(300 mm)
(13 mm)
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