Whirlpool FG1H5040T3NOV Installation And Use Manual page 5

Important:Thewaterheater s hould belocated inan
areawhereleakage ofthetankor connections will not
result i ndamage to theareaadjacent t othewater
heater o r tolower floorsof thestructure. Duetothe
normal c orrosive a ctionofthewater,thetankwill
eventually l eakafteranextended period oftime.A
suitable metal d rainpanshould beinstalled underthe
waterheater a sshown below, t ohelpprotect t he
property f romdamage whichmayoccurfrom
condensate formation or leaksinthe piping
connections ortank.Thepanmustlimitthewater
level t oa maximum depth of 1 3/4inches andbetwo
inches widerthantheheater a ndpipedtoan
adequate d rain.Thepanmustnotrestrict c ombustion
airflow.Locate thewaterheater n eara suitable
indoor d rain.Outside drains aresubject t ofreezing
temperatures whichcanobstruct thedrainline.The
piping shouldbeat least3/4"IDandpitched for
proper d rainage. Under nocircumstances willthe
manufacturer beheld liable foranywaterdamage in
connection withthiswaterheater.
1 3/4" Max
t
Pipe to
adequate
drain
At least 2" inches greater
than the diameter of the "--_
water heater.
,, The water heater should be located in an area not
subject to freezing temperatures. Water heaters
located in unconditioned spaces (i.e., attics,
basements, etc.) may require insulation of the water
piping and drain piping to protect against freezing.
The drain and controls must be easily accessible
for operation and service. Maintain proper
clearances as specified on the data plate.
• Do not locate the water heater near an air-moving
device. The operation of air-moving devices such
as exhaust fans, ventilation systems, clothes
dryers, fire-places, etc., can affect the proper
operation of the water heater. Special attention
must be given to conditions these devices may
create. Flow reversal of flue gases may cause an
increase of carbon monoxide inside of the dwelling.
Figure 1
Air Moving
Devices
Exhaust
Fan
/
L Reverse flow
of gases
Clearances and Accessibility
Notice: Minimum clearances from combustible
materials are stated on the data plate adjacent to the
thermostat of the water heater.
,, The water heater is certified for installation on a
combustible floor.
Important: If installing over carpeting, the carpeting
must be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath
the water heater. The protective panel must extend
beyond the full width and depth of the water heater by
at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any direction or if in a
alcove or closet installation, the entire floor must be
covered by the panel.
Figure 2 may be used as a reference guide to locate
the specific clearance locations. A minimum of 24
inches of front clearance should be provided for
inspection and service.
Figure 2
Minimum Clearance
Locations
vi "-Back Sides
service
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State of California
Note: The water heater must be braced, anchored, or
strapped to avoid moving during an earthquake.
Contact local utilities for code requirements in your area
or call 1-877-817-6750 and request instructions.