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WARNING
When this heater is installed directly on carpeting, carpeting
must be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the
must be covered by the panel.
FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN
FIRE HAZARD.
WARNING
Minimum clearances between the water heater and
combustible construction are 0" at the sides and rear, 6"
at the front, and 6" from the vent pipe. Clearance from
water heater. When 12" top clearance is used, a minimum
of 6" must be provided between the vent pipe and the
ceiling if an elbow is used on the draft hood.
TOP VIEW
OF CLOSET
WITHOUT DOOR
0" MIN
WATER
HEATER
0" MIN
locations. A minimum of 24 inches front clearance should be provide for inspection
and serving.
RESIDENTIAL AREA WHICH MAY NOT BE SUITABLE
FOR HEATER INSTALLATION would include those
may be improperly stored or used. Because of natural air
movement in a room or other enclosed space, Flammable
Vapors can be carried some distance from where their
liquids are being used or stored.
or serious burns to anyone in the area, as well as property
damage. For these reasons the water heater must not be
installed in an area where all gas burning appliances in the
vicinity must be shut off, including their pilot lights, to avoid
vapor ignition. Open doors and windows for ventilation.
TOP VIEW
OF CLOSET
WITH DOOR
0" MIN
WATER
HEATER
6" MIN
6" MIN
NOTE: HEATER SHALL BE LOCATED OR PROTECTED
SO IT IS NOT SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL DAMAGE BY
MOVING VEHICLES OR AREA FLOODING.
FIGURE 3:
Typical installation in
residencial garages.
(Drawing copyright
by the American Gas
Association. Used by
permission of the
Vehicle
Stop
copyright holder).
Do not locate the water heater, near an air moving device.
proper operation of the water heater. Special attention must
be given to condition these devices may create. Low reversal
of the dwelling.
This water heater, like all gas appliances will perform better if
in front of the water heater where dust and lint can be drawn
into the burner.
lint, dirt and oil it may be necessary to periodically clean the
pilot air intake screen in front of burner to prevent it from
becoming blocked and shutting down the water heater. This
can be done with a cloth, a small brush, or a vacuum nozzle. If a
vacuum is used be sure not to vacuum the burner venturi. This
could pull dirt into the burner from inside the combustion
chamber. A rumbling noise on ignition of main burner also
warns of screen blockage.
A water heater cannot operate properly without the correct
area such as closet, unless you provide air as shown in Figure
doubts or question at all, call your gas supplier. Failure to
provide the proper amount of combustion air can result in
property damage.
Follow all the local and state codes. Or, in the absence of local
and state codes, the "National Fuel Gas Code",ANSI Z223.1
(NFPA 54)- latest edition to properly install the system.
Failure to do so can result in death, solution , or carbon
WARNING
Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas
• Install water heater in accordance
with the instruction manual and
NFPA54.
• To avoid injury, combustion and
ventilation air must be taken from
outdoors.
• Do not place chemical vapor
emiting products near water heater.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death.
Always read and understand instruction manual.
Garage
18"
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