CLEARANCES FROM
COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION
FIG. 2 Clearances from Combustible Construction
TABLE - A
CLEARANCES FROM
COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION:
Right Side - 0" Rear - 0"
Left Side - 0"
Front - 18" (45cm) for service access to controls and heating elements
Top - 12" (30cm) suggested for service access to piping and water connection
Hot Water Pipes 1" (25.4mm)
Maintain minimum specified clearances for adequate operation. All installations must allow sufficient space for servicing the electrical components, water pipe connections, piping and other auxiliary equipment, as well as the appliance.
Multiple appliances may be installed in a modular water heater installation. Multiple appliances may be installed side by side with no clearance between the sides of adjacent appliance. This appliance is approved for zero clearance from side combustible surfaces and no service access is required from the sides on most models.
MOUNTING
The water heater should be mounted to the floor following applicable architectural and local code requirements or accepted standards for the specific site and model purchased. In areas prone to seismic activity, it is recommended that the water heater be mounted to the floor according to recommended procedures for the site. In some geographic areas, additional strapping or braces may be required, consult local codes for specific requirements. Proper mounting will help to make the water heater less susceptible to seismic damage.
WATER CONNECTIONS
FIG. 3 Water Connections
NOTE:
Before making any connections to the cold water inlet or hot water outlet, insure that all piping is clean and free of material or scale. This can usually be accomplished by "blowing out the pipe." Any foreign material or scale entering the water heater can adversely affect operation and performance.
NOTE:
When using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter before attaching to the threaded nipple connection provided on the water heater. Soldering directly to the threaded connection may harm a lining in the nipple or damage the tank lining.
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