Locating Water Heater - TriangleTube PRESTIGE Excellence 110 Installation & Maintenance Manual

CHAPTER 1 - PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
1.4.

Locating Water Heater

NOTICE
The PRESTIGE Excellence is certified for indoor,
conditioned space installations ONLY.
The PRESTIGE Excellence should be installed in a loca-
tion so that any water leaking from the boiler, piping
connections, or relief valve will not cause damage to
the surrounding area or any lower floors in the struc-
ture.
1.5. Recommended Clearances
The PRESTIGE Excellence is approved for zero clearance
to combustibles, excluding vent and boiler piping.
• Boiler piping must be a minimum 1/4 inch from
combustible materials.
• Reference the PRESTIGE Vent Supplement for
vent pipe clearance requirements.
BEST PRACTICE
It is recommended that the following clearances
be maintained for serviceability:
• Top boiler jacket - 24 inches [610 mm].
• Front - 24 inches [610 mm].
• Bottom boiler piping - 24 inches [610 mm].
• Rear - 0 inches
• Sides - 6 inches [153 mm]
NOTICE
When maintaining less than recommended
service clearances, some product labeling, in-
cluding the rating label, may become hidden
and unreadable.
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WARNING
• If the recommended clearances listed
above cannot be maintained or the enclo-
sure in which the boiler is installed is less
than 85 cubic feet, the space must be ven-
tilated. See Section 2.2 on page 4 of the
Excellence Boiler Manual (part 1 of 2).
• When installing the PRESTIGE Excellence
in a confined space, sufficient air must be
provided to allow, under normal operat-
ing conditions, proper air flow around the
product to maintain ambient tempera-
tures within safe limits to comply with the
National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54 / ANSI
Z223.1). See Section 2.2 on page 4 of
the Excellence Boiler Manual (part 1 of 2).
• Failure to comply with these instructions
can result in substantial property dam-
age, serious injury, or death.
1.6. Residential Garage Installations
When installing the PRESTIGE Excellence in a residen-
tial garage, the following special precautions per NFPA
54/ANSI Z223.1 must be taken:
• Mount the unit a minimum 18 inches [458 mm]
above the floor level of the garage. Ensure the
burner and ignition devices / controls are no less
than 18 inches [458 mm] above the floor level.
• Locate or protect the unit in a manner so it can-
not be damaged by a moving vehicle.