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Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Locating the New Water
Heater
ACAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation
of
You should carefiaUychoose an indoor location for the new
the water
heater must be accomplished in such a
water heater, bceansethe placement is a very important con-
manner that if the tank or any connections should
sideration for the safety of the occupantsin the building and
leak, the flow of water will not cause damage to
for the most economicaluse of the appliance. Thiswater
the structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to
heater is not for use in manufactured (mobile)homes
or
install the water
heater in an attic or upper floor.
outdoor installation.
When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable
drain
pan should be installed
under the water
heater. Drain pans are available at your local hard-
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water
ware store. Such a drain pan must have a minimum
heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
length and width of at least 2 inches greater than
observed,
the water heater dimensions and must be piped to ]
an adequate
drain.Drain
pan depth
must
allow I
access to the outer doors for servicing the ignitor
• The location selected should be indoors as close as practical to
and burner. Under no circumstances is the manufac-
the vent termination point, and as centra/ized with the water
turer to be held liable for any water damage
n con-
piping system as possible. The water heater, as all water
nection with this water heater.
heaters, wiU eventually leak. Do not install without adequate
drainage provisions where water flow will cause damage.
• The location selection must provide adequate clearances for
• If vented through an outside wall or through the roof using
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
3" vent piping, the total vent run (vertical and horizontal)
cannot exceed 45 feet with one elbow. If more elbows are
required, the venting distance must be reduced 5 feet for
A WARNING
every 90 ° elbow. See page 19 for vent chart,
iNSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQ-
UIDS (VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR
• Vent piping cannot slope downward and horizontal runs
STORED (GARAGES, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS,
require 1/,,, per five foot rise. ALlhorizontal runs require
ETC): Flammable
liquids (such as gasoline,
solvents,
propane
(LP) or butane,
etc.), all of which
emit
adequate support at 3'/2 foot intervals and vertical runs
flammable
vapors, may be improperly
stored or
supported at 5 foot intervals,
used in such areas. The gas water heater ignitor or
main burner can ignite such vapors. The resulting
• The water heater requires its own (separate)venting system,
flashback
and fire can cause death
or serious
burns
It cannot be connected to an existing vent pipe or chimney. It
to anyone
in the area, as well as property damage.
If installation
in such areas is your
only
option,
I
must terminate to the outdoors. Whenever possibleterminate
then the installation
must be accomplished
in a [
the vent on the leeward side of the building through an out-
way that the ignitor and main burner flame are ele- I
side wall. NOTE: Condensation maybe created, at times, as
vated from the floor at least 18 inches. While this
the combustiongasesexit the vent cap anddiscoloration of
may reduce the chances of flammable vapors from
surfacesinproximitytotheventcapmayoccur,
a floor
spill
being
ignited,gasoline
and other
flammable
substances shouldnever
be stored or
used in the same room or area containing
agas
AWARNING
water
heater or other open flame or spark produc-
The power direct vent water heater requires its own
ing appliance.
(separate) venting system. R cannot be connected to an
NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents
existing vent pipe or chimney. It must be terminated to
from other areas of the structure to the appliance.
the outdoors. Failure to properly install the venting sys-
tem can result in asphyxiation, a fire or explosion and
can cause DEATH, SERIOUSBODILY INJURY,OR PROPER-
TY DAMAGE.
AWARNING
Propellants
of aerosol sprays and volatile
com-
e The water heater comesequipped with a 7 foot power cord
pounds, (cleaners, chlorine based chemicals, refrig-
which can be used to connect to a 110/120 volt power
erants, etc.) in addition to being highly flammable
source if(l) local codes allow, and (2) there is a three prong
in many
cases, will
also change
to corrosive
receptacle available, This unit must have a grounded out-
hydrochloric acid when exposed to the combustion
products of the water
heater. The results can be
let to operate,
hazardous, and also cause product failure.
AWARNING
I
Do not use an extension cord. If there is not a suit-
able receptacle and/or local codes prohibit use of a
power cord, f e d wiring must be prov ded.
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