Locating The Water Heater - State Water Heaters she50 Instruction Manual

locatInG the water heater

Carefully choose a location for the new water heater. The
placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the
occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the
appliance.
CAUTION
Property Damage Hazard
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All water heaters eventually leak.
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Do not install without adequate drainage.
Whether replacing an existing water heater or installing
the water heater in a new location obser ve the following
critical points:
1. The water heater must be located indoors.
2. The water heater must not be located in an area where
it will be subject to freezing temperatures.
3. Locate the water heater so it is protected and not subject
to physical damage by a moving vehicle.
4. Locate the water heater on a level sur face.
5. Locate the water heater near a floor drain. The water
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 water heater or to lower floors of
the structure. When such locations cannot be avoided,
it is recommended that a metal drain pan, piped to
adequate drain, be installed under the appliance. Drain
pan should be fabricated with sides at least 2" deep
with diameter at least 2" greater than diameter of heater.
Pan must not restrict combustion flow.
6. Locate the water heater close to the point of major hot
water usage.
7. Locate the water heater close to a 120 VAC power
supply. See Power Supply on page 14 for requirements.
8. Locate the water heater where an adequate supply of
fresh air for combustion and ventilation can be obtained.
See Combustion Air and Ventilation on page 11.
9. Locate the water heater where the vent and intake air
piping, when installed, will remain within the maximum
equivalent lengths allowed. See Venting on page 20.
10. Do not locate the water heater where noise (such as
the Combustion Blower) during normal operation will be
objectionable in adjacent areas.
11. Do not locate the water heater where the subsequent
installation of the
terminations would be objectionable due to noise at
the termination(s). This includes locations close to or
across from windows and doors. See Venting star ting
on page 20.
DO NOT LOCATE WATER HE ATER IN ARE AS WHERE
FL A M M A B LE LIQUIDS ( VA PO RS) A R E LIK ELY TO BE
P R ES E N T O R S TO R E D (G A R AG E S , S TO R AG E A N D
U T I L I T Y A R E A S , E TC .) : F l a m m a b l e l i q u i d s (s u c h a s
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 hot sur face
igniter or main burner. The resulting flashback and fire can
cause death or serious burns to anyone in the area.
Also, the water heater must be located and/or protected so
it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.
vent (exhaust) or intake air
This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting.
Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath
the water heater extending beyond the full width and depth of the
appliance by at least 3" (7.6 cm) in any direction, or if the water heater
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