Installation Instructions
CLEARANCES FOR WATER HEATER
WARNING: Combustible construction refers to adjacent walls and ceiling and should not be confused with combustible or flammable products and materials. Combustible and/or flammable products and materials should never be stored in the vicinity of this or any gas appliance.
To top
To side
To floor/ground To front
| To combustibles | To noncombustibles |
Top of heater | 6 inches (152 mm) | 2 inches (51 mm) |
Back of heater | 0 (zero) | 0 (zero) |
Front of heater | 6 inches (152 mm) | 6 inches (152 mm) |
Sides of heater | 2 inches (51 mm) | 1/8 inch (3 mm) |
Floor/ground | 12 inches (305 mm) | 12 inches (305 mm) |
Vent | 0 (zero) | 0 (zero) |
Closet | 6 inches (152 mm) | 6 inches (152 mm) |
| from front | from front |
*Every vent connection must be accessible for inspection, cleaning and replacement.
CORROSIVE ATMOSPHERES
NOTICE: The water heater or intake air supply should not be installed near an air supply containing halogenated hydrocarbons
or near swimming pool chemicals.
MOUNTING THE WATER HEATER
CAUTION: Reinforcement of the wall is required in case the wall is not strong enough to hold the water heater. Do not mount to drywall unless mounting screws are secured in wall studs.
Make sure the location of the water heater allows for easy access and operation.
Wall studs should be utilized when mounting the water heater to the wall. On masonry or concrete wall, use concrete anchors or lag bolts.
1Identify the installation location and confirm that the installation will meet all required clearances. Use mounting template
to locate screw and anchor locations.
2Securely attach the water heater to the wall using the brackets located at the top and bottom of the water heater.
3Ensure that the attachment strength is sufficient to support the weight. Refer to the weight of the water heater in the Specification Guidelines. Four mounting screws with 200 lb. tensile load capability are required at
a minimum.
Wall installation brackets
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