In Earthquake Zones; Clearances And Accessibility; Oil Supply; Burner Installation - John Wood JW6 F307 Installation And Operating Manual

In Earthquake Zones

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.
CAUTION
Property Damage Hazard
• All water heaters eventually leak.
• Do not install without adequate drainage.
Important: This water heater must be installed strictly in
accordance with the instructions enclosed, and local electrical,
fuel and building codes. It is possible that connections to the
water heater, or the water heater itself, may develop leaks.
IT IS THEREFORE IMPERATIVE that the water heater be
installed so that any leakage of the tank or related water piping
is directed to an adequate drain in such a manner that it cannot
damage the building, furniture, floor covering, adjacent areas,
lower floors of the structure or other property subject to water
damage. This is particularly important if the water heater is
installed in a multi-story building. THE MANUFACTURER
WILL NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY for damage caused by
water leaking from the water heater, pressure relief valve,
or related fittings. Select a location as centralized within
the piping system as possible. In any location selected, it is
recommended that a suitable drain pan be installed under
the water heater. This pan must limit the water level to a
MAXIMUM depth of 45mm (1 3/4 in.) and have a diameter that
is a minimum of 50mm (2 in.) greater than the diameter of the
water heater. Suitable piping shall connect the drain pan to
a properly operating floor drain. When used with a fuel-fired
heater, this drain pan must not restrict combustion air flow.

Clearances and Accessibility

The minimum clearances between the heater and combustible
materials are listed in Figure 1.
Note: These requirements are also listed on the data plate
located on the front of the water heater.
A minimum of 600mm (24 in.) of front clearance and 100mm
(4 in.) on each side should be provided for inspection and
service.
For continued protection against
risk of fire:
WARNING
Fire Hazard
• Do not install water heater on
combustible floor.
• Do not operate water heater if
flood damaged.

Oil Supply

All aspects of oil tank location and installation, tank size,
oil piping supply and burners, including any fittings, valves,
filters or any fuel handling components must comply with the
current edition of:
•
"Installation Code for Oil Burning Equipment" (B139).
•
Local codes and regulations.
•
Information provided with burner and fuel pump.
When an appliance using a float valve between the supply tank
and the burner is connected to a supply tank with a capacity
over 40 L (9 imperial gallons), a valve operated by a fusible
link shall be installed in the fuel line adjacent to, and upstream
from, the float valve.

Burner Installation

The installation of these units shall be in accordance with
the current edition of "Installation Code for Oil-Burning
Equipment" (B139) , local codes and the manufacturer's
instructions. The burner should be installed only by a qualified
Oil-Burner Technician.
This installation must be performed by a
qualified Oil-Burner Technician in accor-
dance with the burner manufacturer's
instructions and diagrams. The installation
and maintenance of the water heater must
follow all of the instructions in this manual.
Improper installation can cause injury or
property damage. Heater failure that is a
result of improper installation, operation or
maintenance is not covered by warranty.
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