Installation - A.O. Smith FPSE-75 Owner's Manual

• Do not cover the instruction manual. Keep it on the side of
the water heater or nearby for future reference.
• Do obtain new warning and instruction labels from A.O. Smith
for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels.
• Do inspect the insulation blanket frequently to make certain
it does not sag, thereby obstructing combustion air flow.

INSTALLATION

REQUIRED ABILITY
INSTALLATION OR SERVICE OF THIS WATER HEATER
REQUIRES ABILITY EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF A LICENSED
TRADESMAN IN THE FIELD INVOLVED.
ELECTRICAL AIR SUPPLY, VENTING AND GAS SUPPLY ARE
REQUIRED.
GENERAL
The heater is designed to operate on natural or propane gases.
HOWEVER, MAKE SURE the gas on which the heater will operate
is the same as that specified on the heater model and rating
plate. The installation must conform to these instructions and
the local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of
local codes, conform to the latest edition of National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and the National Electric Code,
NFPA 70. The former is available from the Canadian Standards
Association, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH
44131, and both documents are available from the National Fire
Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
GROUNDING
The water heater, when installed, must be grounded in
accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes:
In the United States
The National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70;
HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION
INSTALLATIONS ABOVE 2000 FT. REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF
THE BURNER ORIFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54). FAILURE
TO REPLACE THE ORIFICE COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER
AND INEFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE,
PRODUCING CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IN EXCESS OF SAFE
LIMITS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH. CONTACT YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FOR ANY
SPECIFIC CHANGES WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED IN YOUR
AREA.
A.O. SMITH BUILDS SOME MODELS SPECIFICALLY FOR HIGH
ALTITUDE SERVICE.
PLEASE CHECK THE RATING PLATE BEFORE MAKING
CHANGES.
PLUMBING,
CAUTION
LOCATION OF HEATER
When installing the heater, consideration must be given to proper
location. Location selected should be as close to the wall as
practicable with adequate air supply and as centralized with the
water piping system as possible.
The heater is design certified by the American Gas Association
for installation on combustible flooring in a closet having
minimum clearances from combustible material of: 2" clearance
from sides and rear, 6" from the front and 24" from the top.
(Standard clearance.) If clearances stated on the heater differ
from standard clearances, install water heater according to
clearances stated on heater.
A minimum clearance of 4" must be allowed for access to
replaceable parts such as the thermostats, drain valve and relief
valve. A top clearance of 24" should be allowed for blower
assembly service.
Adequate clearance for servicing this appliance should be
considered before installation, such as changing the anodes,
etc. Minimum clearances for proper operation are given above.
In cold climates provide protection against freeze-up.
THE HEATER SHOULD BE LOCATED IN AN AREA WHERE
LEAKAGE OF THE TANK OR CONNECTIONS WILL NOT
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE AREA ADJACENT TO THE
HEATER OR TO LOWER FLOORS OF THE
such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should
be installed under the heater, see fig. 1. The pan must not restrict
combustion air flow. Such pans should have a minimum length
and width of at least 2 inches greater than the diameter of the
heater and should be piped to an adequate drain. Drain pans
suitable for these heaters are available from your dealer or A. O.
Smith Water Products Company, 5621 W. 115th Street, Alsip,
Illinois 60803.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS WATER HEATER DIRECTLY ON A
CARPETED FLOOR. A FIRE HAZARD MAY RESULT.
the water heater must be placed on a metal or wood panel
extending beyond the full width and depth by at least 3 inches
(76.2mm) in any direction. If the heater is installed in a carpeted
alcove or closet, the entire floor shall be covered by the panel.
AIR REQUIREMENTS
In calculating the free area of a vent opening, the blocking effect
of screens, louvers and grills should be considered. Screens
shall not be of a mesh smaller than 1/4 inch square. If the free
area is not known, the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1 recommends using figures of 20-25 percent free
area for wood louvers or 60-75 percent for metal grills or louvers.
UNCONFINED SPACE
In buildings of conventional frame, brick or stone construction,
unconfined spaces may provide adequate air for combustion,
ventilation, and dilution air for power venter.
If the unconfined space is within a building of tight construction
(building using the following construction: weather stripping,
heavy insulation, caulking, vapor barrier, etc.), air for combustion,
ventilation, and venter dilution must be obtained from outdoors.
The installation instructions for confined spaces must be
followed.
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