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SECTION 4.
Installation
4.1 Location and Clearances
The Mascot ST must be mounted to a suitable wall by
a qualified heating contractor under the guidelines of a
wall mounted water heater.
The wall may be of concrete or wood. Suitable fasteners
for concrete or wood must be used. Failure to wall
mount this water heater using correct fasteners will
affect the performance and life expectancy of the water
heater and will void the warranty.
9
23
3
8
12
30
Figure 2. Locating the Appliance
Minimum clearances to Combustibles.
For installation from
Non-Combustibles and
Combustibles
TOP of appliance
BACK of appliance
FRONT of appliance
SIDE of appliance
BOTTOM of
appliance
Table 1.
Minimum Clearances
to Combustibles and for Service.
3
8
6
15
Suggested
Service
Clearance
9 in
18 in
(23 cm)
(46 cm)
5 / 8
5 / 8
in
in
(1.5 cm)
(1.5 cm)
6 in
40 in
(15 cm)
(101 cm)
3 in
8 in
(7 cm)
(20 cm)
12 in
24 in
(30 cm)
(61 cm)
LAARS Heating Systems
WARNING
Installations must comply with
• All the local, state, provincial, and national codes,
laws, regulations and ordinances.
• N ational Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z224.1 – The latest
version.
• National Electrical Code.
• A National Standard of Canada CAN/CSA-B149.1-05
Check before placing the Water Heater
• Always check the connected components which are
near to the heater. The components are below.
Water piping position / Venting adapter / Gas supply
piping / Electrical power / Condensate drain hose.
• C onfirm area around Water Heater. Remove any
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
liquids. Failure to keep Water Heater area clear and
free of combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable liquids and vapors can result in severe
personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
• The Water Heater which has gas control system
components must be protected from any possible
danger during operation and service.
• If new Water Heater replaces the existing appliance,
check and correct system problems, for example:
- Do not install : System leaks causing oxygen
corrosion or heat exchanger cracks from hard water
deposits.
Provide clearances as outlined in Table 1
• As for vent connector and hot water pipe from
combustible construction, please consult with a
qualified technician.
• If the heater was installed in a narrow space or
corner, please ensure that there is sufficient space
for service and maintenance access. For regular
maintenance, there should not be any problem to
approach gas and water line.
The water heater must be installed on a wall that can
bear its weight.
WARNING
CLEARANCES FOR SERVICE ACCESS
• The water heater must be installed on a wall that
can bear its weight.
• A dequate service clearance must be considered.
• The Water heater can be installed on any suitable
internal wall (sound proofing may be required when
installing onto a stud partition wall).
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