Clearances From Appliance; Attachment Of The Water Heater - American Water Heater 305 Operation And Installation Manual

Clearances from Appliance

to
Combustibles
Top of 12 inches
Heater
(305 mm)
Back of
0 (zero)
Heater
Front of 24 inches
Heater
(610 mm)
Sides of 6 inches
Heater (152 mm)
Floor/ 12 inches
Ground (305mm)
The clearance for servicing is 24 inches in front of the
water heater.

Attachment of the Water Heater

1. Identify the installation location and confirm that
the installation will meet all required clearances.
2. Securely attach the water heater to the wall using
any of the holes in the wall installation brackets
which are at the top and bottom of the water
heater. Ensure that the attachment strength is
sufficient to support the weight. Refer to the
weight of the water heater in the Specifications
section.
14
to Non-
Combustibles
2 inches
(51 mm)
0 (zero)
24 inches
(610 mm)
1/2 inch
(13 mm)
2 inches
(51 mm)
305, 505, 705 Outdoor Manual
to side
to floor/ground
to top
to front
wall installation
brackets