Rheem AP13731 warranty Installing the Indoor water heater, Location of Indoor Water Heater

Installing the (INDOOR) water heater :

This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility company requirements, and/or in the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the American National Standard/National Fuel Gas Code. A copy can be purchased from either the American Gas Association, 400 North Capitol Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 as ANSI standard Z223.1 or National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 as NFPA 54. In Canada, the latest edition of the CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation, and the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1, in the absence of local codes.

Location of INDOOR Water Heater

!WARNING: Combustible construction refers to adjacent walls and ceilings 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.

Minimum Clearance from

Combustible and

Non-Combustible

Construction.

min.	min. 2"			min. 2"		min.
1/2 "					1/2 "
	(5 cm)			(5 cm)
(1.3 cm)					(1.3 cm)
			min. 12" (30 cm)
			(24" (60 cm) minimum is
			recommended for service)
Top = 12"(30 cm)		Back = 0" *
Vent = 2" (5 cm)		Side = 1/2" (1.3 cm)
Front = 12"(30 cm)		Bottom = 12"(30 cm)

*(with support bracket)

!WARNING: Follow vent manufacturers instructionwhile installing vent. If required, provide additional clearances from vent to combustibles per vent manufacturers instruction.

The water heater should not be located in an area where leakage of the heat exchanger or connections will result in damage to the area adjacent to it or to lower floors of the structure.

When such areas cannot be avoided it is recommended that a suitable catch pan, adequately drained, must be installed under the water heater.

The pan must not restrict combustion air flow.

A gas fired water heater or any other appliance should not be installed

in a space where liquids which give off flammable vapors are to be used or stored. Such liquids include gasoline, LP gas (butane or propane), paint or adhesives and their thinners, solvents or removers.

Because of natural air movement in a room or other enclosed space, flammable vapors can be carried some distance from where their liquids are being used or stored. The open flame of the water heater’s main burner can ignite these vapors causing an explosion or fire which may result in severe burns, death or property damage.

The water heater must be located so it is not subject to physical damage, for example, by moving vehicles, area flooding, etc.

If the water heater is installed in a garage, it should be installed so that the direct ignition system and main burner are no less than 18 inches (45 cm) above the garage floor.

Raising the gas fired water heater will reduce BUT NOT eliminate the possibility of lighting the vapor of any flammable liquids which may be improperly stored or accidentally spilled.

● The water heater should be installed as

close as practical to the vent termination

to minimize vent length and the number

of elbows required for venting.

● The water heater should be installed with

the proper venting materials and

termination suitable for Category III

venting.

● Failure to install and properly vent the

water heater to the outdoors as outlined

in the Venting Section of this manual can

result in unsafe operation.

● Long hot water lines should be insulated to

conserve water and energy.

● The water heater and water lines should

be protected from exposure to freezing

temperatures.

● Do not install the water heater in

bathrooms, bedrooms, any occupied

rooms normally kept closed, or in

outdoor areas.

● Do not install the water heater in small,

poorly ventilated rooms, or in air tight

rooms with air-conditioning.

● Do not install water heater where subject

to vibrations.

● Do not install the water heater in

Recreational Vehicles, Mobile Homes,

Boats and other Watercrafts.

● Do not install the water heater near vents

for heating or cooling. A minimum of 4

feet (1.2 m) should be maintained.

● Minimum clearance from combustible

and non-combustible construction is 1/2”

(1.3 cm) sides, 0” rear (with support

bracket); 12” (30 cm) from the bottom;

12” (30 cm) from the front of the water

heater; and 12” (30 cm) from the top

(24” (61 cm) from front and top is

recommended for servicing purposes).

Maintain a minimum clearance of

2” (5 cm) around the vent pipe to

3" (8 cm) min Vent Pipe

2" (5 cm) min2" (5 cm) min

combustible or non-combustible

construction. If the clearances stated on

the Instruction/Warning Label, located

on the front panel of the heater differ,
install the water heater according to the
clearances stated on the label.	7