American Water Heater 6510238 Site Location, Residential Garage Installation

This water heater design has been tested by CSA International and complies with ANSI Z21.10.1, Section

2.35Flammable Vapors Resistance. Therefore this water heater does not need to be installed 18 inches above the floor unless specifically required by state or local codes. The water heater must be located or protected to avoid physical damage by vehicles or flooding.

Do not use or store flammable products such as gasoline, solvents, or adhesives in the same room or area near the water heater. If such flammables must be used, all gas burning appliances in the vicinity must be shut off and their pilot lights extinguished. Open the doors and windows for ventilation while flammable substances are in use.

If flammable liquids or vapors have spilled or leaked in the area of the water heater, leave the area immediately and call the fire department from a neighbor's home. Do not attempt to clean the spill until all ignition sources have been extinguished.

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Figure 1: Residential Garage Installation

Vehicle

Stop

Drain Drain

Pan

NOTE:

In the State of California, the water heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid moving during an earthquake. Contact local utilities for code requirements in your area or call 1-800-999-9515 and request instructions.

Site Location

·Select a location near the center of the water piping system. The water heater must be installed indoors and in a vertical position on a level surface. DO NOT install in bathrooms, bedrooms, or any occupied room normally kept closed. Note: 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.

·Consider the vent piping and vent cap termination location. This is a direct vent water heater and may be vented through-the-wall. See “Vent Cap Termination” on pages 5-6 of this manual for the proper vent cap locations.

·Locate the water heater near the existing gas piping. If installing a new gas line, locate the water heater to minimize the pipe length and elbows.

Note: The water heater must be installed according to all local and state codes or, in absence of the local and state codes, the "National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54)-latest edition.