Clearances From Appliance; Attachment Of The Water Heater - Rinnai RV53E Operation And Installation Manual

Clearances from Appliance

RV53i
Top of 6 inches *
Heater (152 mm)
Back of
0 (zero)
Heater
Front of 6 inches
Heater (152 mm)
Sides of 2 inches
Heater (51 mm)
Ground/ 12 inches
Bottom (305 mm)
Vent
0 (zero)
* 0 inches from vent components and condensate drain line.
The clearance for servicing is 24 inches in front of the water heater.
For closet installation: clearance is 6 inches (152 mm) from the front.

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.
NOTE: Rinnai water heaters should be installed in an
upright position. Do not install upside down or on it
side.
2 inches *
Top of
(51 mm) Heater
Back of
0 (zero)
Heater
6 inches
Front
(152 mm) (Panel)
1/2 inch Front
(13 mm) (Exhaust)
12 inches Sides of
(305 mm) Heater
Floor/
0 (zero)
Ground
RV53i & RV53e Operation and Installation Manual
RV53e
12 inches 2 inches
(305 mm) (51 mm)
0 (zero) 0 (zero)
24 inches
0 (zero)
(610 mm)
24 inches 24 inches
(610 mm) (610 mm)
6 inches 1/8 inch
(152 mm) (3.2 mm)
12 inches 2 inches
(305 mm) (51 mm)
to top
to side
to ground/bottom
wall installation
brackets
to front
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