Locating the Heater, Leveling, Clearances

The latest version of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No.

70.In Canada refer to Canadian Electrical Code C 22.1, from National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quicy, MA 02269-9101.

LOCATING THE HEATER

When installing the heater, consideration must be given to proper location. Location selected should be as close to the stack or chimney as practicable, with adequate air supply and as centralized with the piping system as possible.

WARNING

THERE IS A RISK IN USING FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES SUCH AS GAS WATER HEATERS IN ROOMS, GARAGES OR OTHER AREAS WHERE GASOLINE, OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR ENGINE DRIVEN EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLES ARE STORED, OPERATED OR REPAIRED. FLAMMABLE VAPORS ARE HEAVY AND TRAVEL ALONG THE FLOOR AND MAY BE IGNITED BY THE HEATER’S IGNITION SYSTEM OR MAIN BURNER FLAMES CAUSING FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

SOME LOCAL CODES PERMIT OPERATION OF GAS APPLIANCES IF INSTALLED 18 INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR. THIS MAY REDUCE THE RISK IF LOCATION IN SUCH AN AREA CANNOT BE AVOIDED.

THE HEATER SHALL BE LOCATED OR PROTECTED SO IT IS NOT SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL DAMAGE BY A MOVING VEHICLE.

WARNING

FLAMMABLE ITEMS, PRESSURIZED CONTAINERS OR ANY OTHER POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDOUS ARTICLES MUST NEVER BE PLACED ON OR ADJACENT TO THE HEATER. OPEN CONTAINERS OF FLAMMABLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE STORED OR USED IN THE SAME ROOM WITH THE HEATER.

THE HEATER MUST NOT BE LOCATED IN AN AREA WHERE IT WILL BE SUBJECT TO FREEZING.

LOCATE HEATER NEAR A FLOOR DRAIN. THE HEATER SHOULD BE LOCATED IN AN AREA WHERE LEAKAGE FROM THE TANK OR CONNECTIONS WILL NOT RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE ADJACENT AREA OR TO LOWER FLOORS OF THE STRUCTURE.

WHEN SUCH LOCATIONS CANNOT BE AVOIDED, A SUITABLE METAL DRAIN PAN, ADEQUATELY DRAINED, SHOULD BE INSTALLED UNDER THE HEATER. Such pans should be fabricated with sides at least 2” deep, with length and width at least 2” greater than the diameter of the heater and must be piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict combustion air flow.

This unit must be installed on a non-combustible surface.

LEVELING

The heater shall be installed level. If it is necessary to adjust the heater, use metal shims under the channel-type skid base.

CLEARANCES

Provide ample clearance on all sides for installation, adjustment and replacement of burner, control components and other parts.

A clearance of 24” should be maintained from serviceable parts, such as relief valve, power burner, thermostat and drain valve.

MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

BTP/BTPN/BTPD	COF/COBT
FRONT - 18 Inches	FRONT - 18 Inches
BACK - 0 Inches	Back - 6 Inches
TOP - 5 Inches	Top - 12 Inches
LEFT SIDE - 0 Inches	LEFT SIDE - 6 Inches
RIGHT SIDE - 0 Inches	RIGHT SIDE - 6 Inches

NOTE: If a chimney connector is used, the minimum clearance from the top of the unit to the connector is 18 inches.

AIR REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

FOR SAFE OPERATION, AN AMPLE SUPPLY OF AIR MUST BE PROVIDED FOR PROPER COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 5.3, AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION, OF THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, NFPA-54/ANSI Z223.1 OR APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE LOCAL BUILDING CODES. AN INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF AIR WILL RESULT IN A YELLOW, LUMINOUS BURNER FLAME, CAUSING CARBONING OR SOOTING OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER AND CREATING A RISK OF ASPHYXIATION. DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR.

UNCONFINED SPACE

In buildings of conventional frame, brick or stone construction, unconfined spaces may provide adequate air for combustion.

If the unconfined space is within a building of tight construction (buildings using the following construction: weather stripping, heavy insulation, caulking, vapor barrier, etc.), air for combustion, ventilation and draft hood dilution must be obtained from outdoors or spaces freely communicating with the outdoors. The installation instructions for confined spaces in tightly constructed buildings must be followed to ensure adequate air supply.

CONFINED SPACE

When drawing combustion and dilution air from inside a conventionally constructed building to a confined space, such a space shall be provided with two permanent openings, ONE IN OR WITHIN 12 INCHES OF THE ENCLOSURE TOP AND ONE IN OR WITHIN 12 INCHES OF THE ENCLOSURE BOTTOM. Each opening shall have a free area of at least one square inch per 1000 Btu/hr of the total input of all appliances in the enclosure, but not less than 100 square inches.

If the confined space is within a building of tight construction, air for combustion, ventilation and draft dilution must be obtained from outdoors. When directly venting with the outdoors or venting with the outdoors through vertical ducts, two permanent openings, located in the aforementioned manner, shall be provided. Each opening shall have a free area of not less than one square inch per 4000 Btu/hr of the total input of all appliances in the enclosure. If horizontal ducts are used, each opening shall have a free area of not less than one square inch per 2000 Btu/hr of the total input of all appliances in the enclosure.

Where an exhaust fan is installed in the same room with the boiler, sufficient openings for air must be provided in the walls.

UNDERSIZED OPENINGS WILL CAUSE AIR TO BE DRAWN INTO THE ROOM THROUGH THE CHIMNEY OR OTHER

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