to the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure (see "IMPORTANT" notice on the previous page). Before installing this water heater, consideration and planning must be given to the following details:
•Proximity to walls and other objects (see "Clearance and Accessibility").
•Access to gas supply (see "Gas Supply").
•Routing and support of the vent piping and termination (see "Venting").
•Position of water supply and placement of water piping and floor drain (see "Water Supply").
In Earthquake Zones
The water heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid moving during an earthquake. Contact local utilities for code requirements in your area.
Closet Installation & Floor Surfaces
The water heater may be installed in a closet with a door off a bedroom or bathroom providing the units are installed and vented per the manufacturer's instructions.
Important: If installing over carpeting, the carpeting must be protected by a metal or wood panel beneath the water heater. The protective panel must extend beyond the full width and depth of the water heater by at least 76mm (3 in.) in each direction or if in an alcove or closet installation, the entire floor must be covered by the panel.
Clearances and Accessibility
•The minimum clearances between the heater and com-
bustible materials are:
Top | 200mm (8 in.) |
Front | 100mm (4 in.) |
Rear and Sides | 25mm (1 in.) |
Note: These requirements are also listed on the data plate located on the front of the water heater.
•The water heater is certified for installation on a com- bustible floor.
Figure 2 may be used as a reference guide to locate the specific clearance locations. A minimum of 600mm (24 in.) of front and top clearance and 100mm (4 in.) on each side should be provided for inspection and service.
Gas Supply
DANGER
Explosion Hazard
•Use a CSA approved gas supply line.
•Install a gas supply
•Do not connect a natural gas water heater to a L.P. gas supply.
•Do not connect a L.P. gas water heater to a natural gas supply
•Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, an explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Read the data plate to be sure the water heater is made for the type of gas you will be using in your home. This information will be found on the data plate located above the gas control valve. If the information does not agree with the type of gas available, do not install or attempt to start. Call your dealer.
Note: An odourant is added by the gas supplier to the gas used by this water heater. This odourant may fade over an extended period of time. Do not depend upon this odourant as an indication of leaking gas.
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*DO NOT BLOCK AIR INTAKE OR SENSOR ACCESS. ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FOR AIR SUPPLY
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