Bradford-White Corp THROUGH-THE-WALL GAS WATER HEATER specification

Installation (Locating The Water Heater) continued-

WARNING

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT ANY GAS APPLIANCE IF YOU ARE NOT CERTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING:

∙Liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas and natural gas have an odorant added by the gas supplier that aids in the detection of the gas.

∙Most people recognize this odor as a “sulfur” or “rotten egg” smell.

∙Other conditions, such as “odorant fade” can cause the odorant to diminish in intensity, or ”fade”, and not be as readily detectable.

∙If you have a diminished sense of smell, or are in any way unsure of the presence of gas, immediately contact your gas supplier from a neighbor’s telephone.

∙Gas detectors are available. Contact your gas supplier, or plumbing professional, for more information.

The water heater must be located close enough to the outside wall to keep the venting distance within the maximum distance described in the installation instructions. Read the venting section in this installation instruction manual before locating the water heater.

This water heater must be located in an area where leakage of the tank or water line connections and the combination temperature and pressure relief valve will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan adequately piped for proper drainage must be installed under the water heater. The pan must not restrict combustion air flow. The drain pan must be no greater than 1-½ inches (3.8 cm) deep and have a minimum length and width of at least four (4) inches (10.2 cm) measured from the jacket of the water heater. The drain pan, as described above, can be purchased from your plumbing professional. The drain pan must be piped to an adequate drain. The piping must be at least 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) in diameter and pitched for proper drainage.

It is recommended that a minimum clearance of four (4) inches (10.2 cm) be provided on the side of the water heater for servicing and maintenance of the combination temperature and pressure relief valve.