Facts To Consider About The Location - Lochinvar LTN07575 Instruction Manual

FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION

Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water
heater, because the placement is a very important
consideration for the safety of the occupants in the
building and for the most economical use of the water
heater. This water heater is not for use in manufactured
(mobile) homes or outdoor installation.
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the
water heater in a new location, the following critical points
must be observed:
1. Select a location indoors as close as practical to the
gas vent or chimney to which the water heater vent
is going to be connected, and as centralized with the
water piping system as possible.
2. Selected location must provide adequate clearances
for servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
Installation of water heater must be accomplished in
such a manner that if the tank or any connections should
leak, flow will not cause damage to the structure. For
this reason, it is not advisable to install water heater in
an attic or upper floor. When such locations cannot be
avoided, a suitable metal drain pan should be installed
under the water heater. Metal Drain pans are available
at your local hardware store. Such a metal drain pan
must have a minimum length and width of at least 2" (51
mm) greater than water heater dimensions and must be
piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict
combustion air flow.
Water heater life depends upon water quality, water
pressure and the environment in which the water heater
is installed. Water heaters are sometimes installed in
locations where leakage may result in property damage,
even with the use of a drain pan piped to a drain.
However, unanticipated damage can be reduced or
prevented by a leak detector or water shut-off device
used in conjunction with a piped drain pan. These
devices are available from some plumbing supply
wholesalers and retailers, and detect and react to
leakage in various ways:
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
• Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an
alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water
heater when leakage is detected.
• Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the
water supply to the entire home when water is
detected in the drain pan.
• Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on
the water pressure differential between the cold water
and hot water pipes connected to the water heater.
• Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water
heater while at the same time shutting off its water
supply.
INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS (VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR
STORED (GARAGES, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS,
ETC.): Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents,
propane [LP or butane, etc.] and other substances such
as adhesives, etc.) emit flammable vapors which can be
ignited by a gas water heater's pilot light or main burner.
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