Prevent Combustion Air Contamination; Location - RBI Infinite Energy2 IW199 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

5 - INSTALLATION - Location
5.1.1 Prevent combustion
air contamination
Do not terminate vent/air in locations
that can allow contamination of
combustion air.
WARNING!!!
Contaminated
combustion air will damage the
appliance, resulting in possible
severe personal injury, death or
substantial property damage.
Ensure that the combustion air will
not contain any of the following
contaminants.
Products that may contaminate the air
combustion:
- Permanent wave solutions;
- Chlorinated waxes/cleaners;
- Chlorine-based swimming pool
chemicals;
- Calcium chloride used for thawing;
- Sodium chloride used for water
softening;
- Refrigerant leaks;
- Paint or varnish removers;
- Hydrochloric acid/muriatic acid;
- Cements and glues;
- Antistatic fabric softeners used in
clothes dryers;
- Chlorine-type bleaches, detergents,
and cleaning solvents found in
household laundry rooms;
- Adhesives used to fasten building
products and other similar products.
Do not pipe combustion air near
sources of products that may
contaminate the air combustion, like:
-Dry cleaning/laundry areas and
establishments;
- Swimming pools;
- Metal fabrication plants;
- Beauty shops;
- Refrigeration repair shops;
- Photo processing plants;
- Auto body shops;
- Plastic manufacturing plants;
- Furniture refinishing areas and
establishments;
- Remodeling areas;
- Garages with workshops.

5.1.2 Location

When locating the appliance the
following factors must be considered:

Location of the openings for the
ventilation of the appliance room
regardless whether the combustion
air is taken from the outside (Direct
Vent, sealed combustion) or inside
(room air for combustion).

The location of vent/air intake
terminal.

Connection to the gas supply.

Connection to the water supply.

Connection to a storage water
heater.

Connection to the electrical supply.

Disposal of the condensation
produced by the appliance.

Piping of the safety P-T relief valve
discharge.

If flooding is possible, elevate the
appliance sufficiently to prevent
water from reaching the unit.
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