Minimum Clearances; Selecting Heater Location - Bradford White RTG 199HE Installation Instructions Manual

DANGER:
The freeze prevention kit on the appliance is
designed to provide protection from
temperatures down to approximately 5 °F
for short term conditions only. It will not
protect the appliance in areas where the
temperature is routinely expected to be
below freezing. The freeze prevention kit will
not protect plumbing outside the appliance
from freezing. Precautions must be taken:
▶ Always drain the water heater if it will be
exposed to long term freezing
conditions.
DANGER:
The water in this appliance is cold and
always remains cold except for the times
when the burner is on.
▶ In the event of power outage in
conjunction with freezing temperatures,
it is recommended that the heater be
drained.
DANGER:
▶ Damage to the appliance from freezing
is not covered under the manufacturer's
warranty.
2.2 This outdoor kit includes:
• Supports (2) with screws
• Sealing gasket
• Control panel shield
• Outdoor vent cap.
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Selecting heater location

Before proceeding, read the water heater installation manual. If
the information in that manual is not followed exactly, a fire,
explosion or poisoning by carbon monoxide may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.
▶ This appliance is not designed to be installed outdoors in
climates that commonly fall below freezing (32 °F).
▶ Choose an outside wall for the installation. Installation on a
wall protected by an overhang above is recommended.
Outdoor kit – 6 720 811 755 (2014/05)
▶ Size the water and gas connections according to the
instructions in the water heater installation manual. Use
unions when connecting both water lines and gas supply
line to the heater.
3.1

Minimum clearances

If the appliance is installed under an overhang, there must be a
minimum 36" clearance from the top of the appliance and the
mounting area must be open in front and on the sides of the
appliance.
Fig. 1
Ref. Description
A Directly below or adjacent to an
opening; operable windows, doors and
B
any fresh air openings
C
D From any adjacent wall
E Below a gutter, sanitary pipework,
eaves or overhang
F Above ground
G From a gas meter or gas regulator
Table 2 Clearances
Best practice note: The clearances in Fig. 1
and table 2 are the minimum allowed by the
standard.
When possible consider maximizing the
clearances A, B, C, D and E to allow for the
effects of wind and frequently used door and
window openings.
Selecting heater location
Min.
distances
1 ft
1 ft
3 ft
1 ft
3 ft
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