Bradford-White Corp Powered Direct Vent Series Installation Minimum Clearances continued

Installation (Minimum Clearances) continued-

Minimum Clearances

WARNING

Failure to adhere to these installation and operating instructions may create a hazard to life and property and will nullify the warranty.

This installation must allow access to the front of the water heater and adequate clearance must be provided for servicing and operating this water heater. The water heater may be installed on either a combustible or non-combustible floor. If the water heater is to be installed directly on carpeting, it must be installed on top of a metal or wood panel extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least three (3) inches (7.6 cm) in any direction or, if the appliance is to be installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be covered by the panel. The minimum clearances to combustibles for this water heater is: zero (0) inches (0 cm) from the sides and rear, five (5) inches (12.7 cm) from the front of the jacket, zero (0) inches (0 cm) from the vent connector and fifteen (15) inches (38.1 cm) from the jacket top.

Venting

The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-(Latest Edition), CGA/CAN B149 Installation Code, and local codes have specific requirements for the location of the vent terminals on vertical walls. The guidelines listed below are from the National Fuel Gas Code. Consult the local codes, and/or National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-(Latest Edition), or CGA/CAN B149 Installation Code to determine if there are any additions or changes to the following specifications.

(A)The vent terminals must terminate at least 3 feet (.91 m) above any forced air inlet duct located within 10 feet (3 m). Exception: This provision shall not apply to the combustion air intake of a direct vent appliance.

(B)The vent terminals must terminate at least 12 inches (.31 m) below, 12 inches (.31 m) horizontally from, or 12 inches (.31 m) above any door, window, or any gravity air inlet into the building.

(C)The bottom of the vent terminal and the air intake shall be located at least 12 inches (.31 m) above grade.

Note: Must be installed in a location where it will not be blocked by snow.

(D)The vent terminals must not terminate over a public walkway or over an area where condensate or vapor could create a nuisance or hazard or could be detrimental to the operation of regulators, relief valve, or other equipment.

(E)The water heater location must provide easy access for the entire length of the vent connector.

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